EXT. -BEACH/ISLE OF SKYE -DAY
Henry waves to Danny and starts back up to the establishment. It's a quaint inn called "The House Over By" which also houses the Three Chimneys Restaurant.
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EXT. -OPEN AIR SEATING PATIO -DAY
HENRY
It's so beautiful!
DANNY
Wait 'til you see the rooms!
HENRY
"Rooms?" We can barely afford one Danny.
DANNY
Don't worry brother. Seamus has us covered.
HENRY
Really? Why?
DANNY
I suppose your reputation preceded you. He really wants you as a client...
HENRY
What is it Danny? I sense a big "but" coming here.
DANNY
You know he does have quite a large arse; but I'm not gonna lie. He's somewhat on the eccentric side. He wants to...
HENRY
What? He wants to what?
DANNY
Read your aura....
HENRY
You're not kidding, are you?
Danny purses his lips and shakes his head.
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INT. INN -DAY
Danny and Henry enter the room which is at once quaint and cozy and luxurious and chic.
DANNY
Gorgeous, right? Did I lie?
HENRY
It's nice.
DANNY
Well, we're having dinner with Seamus tonight, here at the restaurant. I suggest you take a nap. That's what I'm going to do.
HENRY
Did you call Gran?
DANNY
Yeah. She knows we're here. You should call Donna. I'll be back in an hour or so...
Danny leaves. Henry lays on the bed and kicks his shoes off.
HENRY
(Scoffing) Nap! "...Wants to read my aura..."
He closes his eyes and within seconds, is snoring.
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INT. THREE CHIMNEYS RESTAURANT -NIGHT
Danny and Henry are at a table near a window that looks out on Loch Dunvegan. The restaurant is quite stylish, as are the two brothers. They are looking at their menus.
HENRY
"Wee nibbles" is that like, appetizers?
DANNY
I don't know Henry...because they also have "starters." Maybe they're like pre-appetizer, appetizers? Did you call Donna?
HERNRY
Yes, Danny, I did. Since when are you concerned about Donna?
DANNY
Now Hank, that's not fair...
HENRY
No, you're right. You're right. I'm sorry. They have haggis. Have you ever had haggis?
DANNY
No. And I'm not about to start now. (Looks around) This place has one of those Michelin stars. Now why do you suppose a tire company gives out stars to restaurants?
HENRY
I don't know Danny--
DANNY
Oh, here he is!
Danny stands as two figures approach the table. Towering over the MAITRE D' is SEAMUS. Mid 40's. With his carrot red hair and pale white skin, he seems to glow like fire in the light. He too looks quite stylish in a camel-colored turtle neck sweater and a kilt of Clan O'Farrell.
Henry waves to Danny and starts back up to the establishment. It's a quaint inn called "The House Over By" which also houses the Three Chimneys Restaurant.
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EXT. -OPEN AIR SEATING PATIO -DAY
HENRY
It's so beautiful!
DANNY
Wait 'til you see the rooms!
HENRY
"Rooms?" We can barely afford one Danny.
DANNY
Don't worry brother. Seamus has us covered.
HENRY
Really? Why?
DANNY
I suppose your reputation preceded you. He really wants you as a client...
HENRY
What is it Danny? I sense a big "but" coming here.
DANNY
You know he does have quite a large arse; but I'm not gonna lie. He's somewhat on the eccentric side. He wants to...
HENRY
What? He wants to what?
DANNY
Read your aura....
HENRY
You're not kidding, are you?
Danny purses his lips and shakes his head.
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INT. INN -DAY
Danny and Henry enter the room which is at once quaint and cozy and luxurious and chic.
DANNY
Gorgeous, right? Did I lie?
HENRY
It's nice.
DANNY
Well, we're having dinner with Seamus tonight, here at the restaurant. I suggest you take a nap. That's what I'm going to do.
HENRY
Did you call Gran?
DANNY
Yeah. She knows we're here. You should call Donna. I'll be back in an hour or so...
Danny leaves. Henry lays on the bed and kicks his shoes off.
HENRY
(Scoffing) Nap! "...Wants to read my aura..."
He closes his eyes and within seconds, is snoring.
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INT. THREE CHIMNEYS RESTAURANT -NIGHT
Danny and Henry are at a table near a window that looks out on Loch Dunvegan. The restaurant is quite stylish, as are the two brothers. They are looking at their menus.
HENRY
"Wee nibbles" is that like, appetizers?
DANNY
I don't know Henry...because they also have "starters." Maybe they're like pre-appetizer, appetizers? Did you call Donna?
HERNRY
Yes, Danny, I did. Since when are you concerned about Donna?
DANNY
Now Hank, that's not fair...
HENRY
No, you're right. You're right. I'm sorry. They have haggis. Have you ever had haggis?
DANNY
No. And I'm not about to start now. (Looks around) This place has one of those Michelin stars. Now why do you suppose a tire company gives out stars to restaurants?
HENRY
I don't know Danny--
DANNY
Oh, here he is!
Danny stands as two figures approach the table. Towering over the MAITRE D' is SEAMUS. Mid 40's. With his carrot red hair and pale white skin, he seems to glow like fire in the light. He too looks quite stylish in a camel-colored turtle neck sweater and a kilt of Clan O'Farrell.
MAITRE D'
Your party Mr. Seamus.
SEAMUS
Thank you, Alan.
The Maitre d' places a menu on the table, pulls out a chair and departs.
DANNY
Seamus, I'd like you to meet my brother Henry.
Henry, who has since stood, puts out his hand. After a pause, Seamus grasps Henry's hand and sinks down into his chair, pulling Henry down into his. Does he want to arm wrestle? Danny looks around then sits.
SEAMUS
Henry. It's good to meet you.
HENRY
Likewise.
SEAMUS
Henry, I want to ask you to do something for me...
HENRY
Okay...
SEAMUS
I want you to lock eyes with me and don't look away. I won't look away either...
HENRY
You mean like a staring contest?
SEAMUS
If you like.
HENRY
Okay--
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Seamus moves his head in and locks eyes with Henry. Henry is unflinching. Seamus, stone faced. Danny, not really knowing what do, watches in fascination. Several moments pass. Henry maintains his gaze. We see a tight CLOSE UP of Seamus' eyes, searching...for something. This goes on until it borders on awkward. Danny sips his water. Seamus begins to hum softly. The tune is familiar. Then Seamus starts to quietly sing...
SEAMUS
(Still staring into Henry's eyes; singing)...smile, though your heart is aching...smile, even though it's breaking...when there are clouds, in the sky, you'll get by...if you smile through your--
He stops singing; but still the two are laser focused. A tear spills from Seamus' eye. His face suddenly breaks out in a big grin and gives Henry his hand back. Then he LAUGHS.
SEAMUS
What do you think Henry? Can we work together?
HENRY
Yes. Yes...I think we can...
SEAMUS
Fantastic! (He stands and pulls Danny from his chair, giving him a bear hug) Danny boy! Oh, it's good to see you!
He plunks Danny down in his seat, sits himself and raises the menu.
DANNY
You know, I could never beat him at that. Never!
The WAITER, approaches the table.
WAITER
Are you gentlemen ready to order?
SEAMUS
Bring me your best single malt with the big rocks--
WAITER
Very good Sir.
SEAMUS
Do you boys like haggis?
HENRY
I've never had it.
DANNY
Love it!
SEAMUS
Haggis for the table!
WAITER
Yes Sir.
SEAMUS
(Slapping his hand on the table) Now could somebody please tell me what in hell "Lani-Batali" means?
Your party Mr. Seamus.
SEAMUS
Thank you, Alan.
The Maitre d' places a menu on the table, pulls out a chair and departs.
DANNY
Seamus, I'd like you to meet my brother Henry.
Henry, who has since stood, puts out his hand. After a pause, Seamus grasps Henry's hand and sinks down into his chair, pulling Henry down into his. Does he want to arm wrestle? Danny looks around then sits.
SEAMUS
Henry. It's good to meet you.
HENRY
Likewise.
SEAMUS
Henry, I want to ask you to do something for me...
HENRY
Okay...
SEAMUS
I want you to lock eyes with me and don't look away. I won't look away either...
HENRY
You mean like a staring contest?
SEAMUS
If you like.
HENRY
Okay--
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Seamus moves his head in and locks eyes with Henry. Henry is unflinching. Seamus, stone faced. Danny, not really knowing what do, watches in fascination. Several moments pass. Henry maintains his gaze. We see a tight CLOSE UP of Seamus' eyes, searching...for something. This goes on until it borders on awkward. Danny sips his water. Seamus begins to hum softly. The tune is familiar. Then Seamus starts to quietly sing...
SEAMUS
(Still staring into Henry's eyes; singing)...smile, though your heart is aching...smile, even though it's breaking...when there are clouds, in the sky, you'll get by...if you smile through your--
He stops singing; but still the two are laser focused. A tear spills from Seamus' eye. His face suddenly breaks out in a big grin and gives Henry his hand back. Then he LAUGHS.
SEAMUS
What do you think Henry? Can we work together?
HENRY
Yes. Yes...I think we can...
SEAMUS
Fantastic! (He stands and pulls Danny from his chair, giving him a bear hug) Danny boy! Oh, it's good to see you!
He plunks Danny down in his seat, sits himself and raises the menu.
DANNY
You know, I could never beat him at that. Never!
The WAITER, approaches the table.
WAITER
Are you gentlemen ready to order?
SEAMUS
Bring me your best single malt with the big rocks--
WAITER
Very good Sir.
SEAMUS
Do you boys like haggis?
HENRY
I've never had it.
DANNY
Love it!
SEAMUS
Haggis for the table!
WAITER
Yes Sir.
SEAMUS
(Slapping his hand on the table) Now could somebody please tell me what in hell "Lani-Batali" means?
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INT. SKY DIVING CHAMBER -DAY
Paddy is in mid-air, trying to maintain his position in the airstream. Ick is floating nearby. We can hear what they're saying over the rush of the wind through headsets built into their lightweight helmets.
ICK
Bring in your knees Paddy!
Paddy does so, but something goes wrong and he goes spinning to the top of the chamber and then plunging into the safety net.
PADDY
Bollocks!
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INT. CONTROL ROOM -DAY
Roddy and Cal look on as Chris mans the controls. Roddy leans down to a microphone on the console.
RODDY
Why don't you guys get some lunch?
Ick gives a thumbs up from the chamber. Roddy turns to Cal.
RODDY
He's overthinking it; or he's underthinking it.
CAL
He's got a lot on his mind.
RODDY
Such as?
CAL
Something's eating at him. I don't know. I just know.
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INT. KITCHEN AREA -DAY
Paddy is at the table. Sean places a plate of vegetables and brown rice in front of him.
PADDY
What's this?
SEAN
Vegetables and brown rice...
PADDY
What is this? Showgirls?
Ick laughs as he picks up a large round drum and a short stick.
ICK
I love that movie!
SEAN
What you got there Ick? Is that one of them bowdrans?
ICK
Yes. And it's pronounced "bow-ran."
SEAN
Oh, well pardon me!
PADDY
Would you play a little something for us?
ICK
Sure! (He proceeds to play a few licks) Would you like to try Paddy?
PADDY
Sure. Anything to distract me from my "lunch."
Ick stands and puts a chair in the middle of the floor and motions for Paddy to sit, which he does.
ICK
Are you left or right handed?
PADDY
I'm ambidextrous.
ICK
Interesting. Okay, well you hold it however it feels comfortable to you...
Paddy positions the drum under his left arm and holds the stick in his right.
PADDY
Is this right?
Ick stands behind Paddy, very close. He makes some adjustments to Paddy's positioning. It is very "hands on." Is Ick aware of his demonstrativeness? It's hard to say. Paddy is trying to be stoic. Sean fidgets.
ICK
(Placing his hand over Paddy's) Okay, so you just want to do a slow stroke, like this...(He moves Paddy's hand so that it lightly glides over the drum-skin).
INT. SKY DIVING CHAMBER -DAY
Paddy is in mid-air, trying to maintain his position in the airstream. Ick is floating nearby. We can hear what they're saying over the rush of the wind through headsets built into their lightweight helmets.
ICK
Bring in your knees Paddy!
Paddy does so, but something goes wrong and he goes spinning to the top of the chamber and then plunging into the safety net.
PADDY
Bollocks!
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INT. CONTROL ROOM -DAY
Roddy and Cal look on as Chris mans the controls. Roddy leans down to a microphone on the console.
RODDY
Why don't you guys get some lunch?
Ick gives a thumbs up from the chamber. Roddy turns to Cal.
RODDY
He's overthinking it; or he's underthinking it.
CAL
He's got a lot on his mind.
RODDY
Such as?
CAL
Something's eating at him. I don't know. I just know.
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INT. KITCHEN AREA -DAY
Paddy is at the table. Sean places a plate of vegetables and brown rice in front of him.
PADDY
What's this?
SEAN
Vegetables and brown rice...
PADDY
What is this? Showgirls?
Ick laughs as he picks up a large round drum and a short stick.
ICK
I love that movie!
SEAN
What you got there Ick? Is that one of them bowdrans?
ICK
Yes. And it's pronounced "bow-ran."
SEAN
Oh, well pardon me!
PADDY
Would you play a little something for us?
ICK
Sure! (He proceeds to play a few licks) Would you like to try Paddy?
PADDY
Sure. Anything to distract me from my "lunch."
Ick stands and puts a chair in the middle of the floor and motions for Paddy to sit, which he does.
ICK
Are you left or right handed?
PADDY
I'm ambidextrous.
ICK
Interesting. Okay, well you hold it however it feels comfortable to you...
Paddy positions the drum under his left arm and holds the stick in his right.
PADDY
Is this right?
Ick stands behind Paddy, very close. He makes some adjustments to Paddy's positioning. It is very "hands on." Is Ick aware of his demonstrativeness? It's hard to say. Paddy is trying to be stoic. Sean fidgets.
ICK
(Placing his hand over Paddy's) Okay, so you just want to do a slow stroke, like this...(He moves Paddy's hand so that it lightly glides over the drum-skin).
Please see blog "Heartfight: A Screenplay: Act 2/Part 3" for continuation of story...