PIGGS - A Novel with Bonus Screenplay (40 page)

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Jack, Gerrard and Ricky, JoAnn and Gloria, as Jack, Gerrard and JoAnn start taking their seats in the roller coaster, excited. JoAnn is in the middle.

ON CECIL

Cecil picks up items of food, starts throwing them at the kids. Grape holds him back.

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EXT. ROLLER COASTER

Each roller coaster car resembles a stubby WW II aircraft, like a kids' ride. The cars begin to climb. Ricky and Gloria wave.

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Grape restraining Cecil.

GRAPE

Jesus, settle down!

INT. ROLLER COASTER

It's climbing now, everyone's excited. Gerrard leans over, speaks to JoAnn.

GERRARD

You ever been to Baton Rouge, dear?

JOANN

No, I can't say that I have.

GERRARD

You would love it.
 
And Baton Rouge would truly love
you
...

The roller coaster reaches the top and plunges down.
 
Everyone screams.

FRONT VIEW

The three in their seats, as the coaster comes DOWN AT US FAST and Gerrard puts his hand on JoAnn's knee.

SCREAMING CROWD and FREEZE ON THAT SCENE.

GO TO BLACK.