Tom
and Luke are both lying uncomfortably across from each other. Tom's lips are
dried up; he licks his lips then coughs. Tom is breathing heavily due to
tiredness. Luke has tears running down his face. Tom takes a deep breath and
slowly stares over at Luke.
Luke
Tom?
Tom
Yeah?
Luke
Did
you find her?
Tom
No...
(Turns
back away)
I
didn't see her anywhere.
Luke
(Pauses)
What
does that mean?
Tom
(Slightly
impatient)
What
does what mean?
Luke
Is
she okay?
Tom
Yeah,
she'll be fine.
Luke
How
you know?
Tom
Because
I do
Luke
But
how?
Tom
(Shouts
aggressively, launches towards Luke)
Because
I just fucking do alright, she....she will be turning up anytime now, with some
help. We'll leave and this...this shit...will be dealt with by someone else.
Until then...
(Moves
forward and points in Luke face)
Shut
the fuck up, alright?
Tom
sits back into place and huffs heavily, Tom then pulls out a rolled up
cigarette and lights it up. A series of large bangs from above. Both Luke and
Tom look up. Luke afraid crawls over to Tom and tries snuggles up to him. Tom
pushes him off violently.
Tom
(Shouts)
Get
off me!
Tom
looks back down and carries on smoking, Luke begins to cry and cower in the
corner.
CLOSE
UP: Tom blows out the smoke, large screech from upstairs. Tom slightly tilts
his head to be looking up.
ZOOM
IN: Into Tom's eyes, sound starts to get drowned out by noise from above.
INT.
Tom bedroom - Morning, Past
CLOSE
UP: Tom blinks as he is awake. He is woken by the sound of the vacuum.
Tom
is barely awake. He is by the edge of his bed with a spilt bottle of vodka in
the tips of his hand. The vacuum stops and Mum walks in and opens the curtains.
The sun shines into Tom's eyes; Tom flinches and covers his eyes with his hand.
Tom
Oh
what the fuck man?!
Mum
stands in front of him, Tom sits up and leans against the wall. Mum is
standing, looking very unhappy towards him.
Tom
What's
with the face?
Mum
You
were meant to watch your brother last night.
Tom
pulls out a cigarette and starts smoking.
Tom
Yeah
and?
Mum
And?!
Tom it was my anniversary last night.
Tom
(Sarcastically)
Oh,
and I care!
Mum
Well
you should care, if you want to keep living here, then you'll do what we say.
Tom
Piss
off; I ain’t doing what he says.
Mum
Well
if you don't then you can (mocking) Piss off.
Mum
walks round to the side of the bed and picks up some empty cans. She pulls the
cigarette out of his mouth and drops it into a can.
Mum
Stop
smoking in the house.
Tom
watches his mum walk out the room.
Tom
A
brew would be nice
Mum
Well
you know where the kettle is.
Mum
slams the door shut, Tom throws his dirty top at the bedroom door.
Tom
Bitch!
Tom
pulls out his phone and bag containing cocaine. Tom then turns on his music
full blast and starts sniffing the cocaine. He throws the bag onto the side
table and starts texting someone.
INT.
Living Room – Evening
Luke
and Sam are sat in the living room playing on the game console. Tom walks in
and sits down to watch them, after a couple of moments Tom changes the channel
to sports. Luke jumps up and charges at Tom.
Luke
Tooooom!
We were playing
Tom
Yeah,
WERE playing. Now I am watching tele.
Luke
Please
Tom.
Tom
stands up, hovering the remote over Luke's head whilst Luke tries to grab it.
Tom starts laughing and mocking him. Stepdad walks in.
Stepdad
Tom,
can I have a word?
Tom
stares at him; he then drops the remote and walks out the room.
CLOSE
UP: the television changes to the news, the article is about the meteor shower
in Russia.
Luke
turns the television back onto his game console and continues playing.
INT.
Hallway - Evening
Stepdad
is standing just outside the door, Tom walks out and stands in front of him.
Stepdad
You
upset your mother last night
Tom
(Sarcastically)
Oh
no really, shame.
Stepdad
Tom,
stop being a prick for once and think of someone apart from yourself.
Tom
(Chuckles,
mocking)
What,
you want me to say sorry.
(Seriously)
Well
I ain't.
Stepdad
No,
I don't want you to say sorry. I want you to grow up.
Tom
smirks and nods his head up and down.
Stepdad
So,
you are going to make up for last night by baby-sitting tonight.
Tom
What?!
No, I’m going out. Get someone else to do it.
Stepdad
You
are staying in tonight and you are going to look after Luke because I say so.
Tom
And
who are you to tell me what to do?
Tom
starts walking away; stepdad turns around and puts his hand into his pocket.
STEPDAD
I
am the person....
(Pulls
out money)
That
funds you, paying for your nights out.
Tom
walks back, step dad holds out a bit of money. Tom goes to grab it but stepdad
pulls it away. Stepdad puts his hand out again, Tom quickly tries to grab the
money but Stepdad pulls it away again then starts to smile. Tom slowly walks
forward and gets right into his face. Tom slowly grabs the money off him.
Stepdad
They'll
be more of that, if Luke isn't upset when we get home.
Tom
takes a couple of deep breathes then clutches his fist. Tom then smiles.
Mum
(Off
screen, shouts)
TOM!
Tom
Enjoy
yaself tonight.
Tom
walks into the kitchen, Mum comes downstairs.
Stepdad
Oh,
you look stunning tonight.
Mum
(Searching
for Tom)
Yeah,
thanks. Where is he?
Mum
is about to walk off into kitchen but stepdad grabs hold of her and starts
kissing her.
INT.
Kitchen – Evening
Tom
is on the phone whilst smoking by the back door.
Tom
Yeah..Yeah,
yeah. Just get them to drop it off in like an hour then I'll be round later.
Mum
walks into the kitchen, she throws the bag of cocaine down in front of him.
Tom
I
got to go, talk later
Tom
puts the phone down and carries on smoking his cigarette.
Mum
What
is that?
Tom
takes another drag of the cigarette then picks up the bag.
Tom
Its
mine
Mum
I
know it yours; I found it in your room. But what is it?
Tom
This...my
dear mother, this is forty pounds towards a good night out.
Mum
What
is wrong with you?
Tom
places his cigarette in the ashtray; he takes a little bit of the cocaine and
sniffs it.
Mum
I
know this is a difficult time for you but...
Tom
(Calmly)
I
don't want to hear this.
Mum
But
you have to realise that we are all going through it...
Tom
(Slightly
louder)
I
don't want to hear this.
Mum
And
even though your brother doesn't really understand I am sure he...
Tom
(Shouts)
I
don't want to hear this! Alright, just leave it.
Tom
picks his cigarette back up and continues smoking, the mum standing there
appalled, holds in her tears.
Mum
You
are gone, first thing tomorrow.
Tom
strides forward then blows the smoke into Mum face.
Tom
Okay,
go on then. Have a good night.
INT.
Hallway- Evening
Stepdad
is waiting by the front door, Mum walks through and forces out a smile
Stepdad
You
okay?
Mum
Yeah,
fine. Luke, come say bye to mummy.
Luke
comes rushing through and hugs Mum for an extremely long time. Tom walks
through and sees them; Tom waits by the kitchen door and watches them.
Mum
My
little baby boy, aren't you? Oh at least I have one good son. Right, be good
tonight, go to bed early and when I get home I'll give you kisses and snuggles
yeah?
Luke
(Excited)
Yeah!
MUM
Okay
bye my little man.
Luke
(Jokingly)
No
don't go, let me come.
Mum
Ha
ha, maybe next time, now go and play on your game.
Mum
and stepdad both leave out the front, Luke still standing there as they leave.
Luke turns around and sees Tom. Tom looks disgusted and wonders back into the
kitchen.
EXT.
Front Garden - Later
Tom
is sat outside the front waiting for Carl to turn up, he sniffs the last bit of
cocaine he has left. Carl pulls up and honks the car horn. Tom runs towards
him. Tom walks back up to the front door but first looks in and sees Luke still
playing, Sam stands up and goes upstairs. Tom watches him for a minute. He
turns away and heads towards the back alley.
EXT.
Back Alley - Night
Tom
walks a way up and stops then leans against the wall, he pulls out a key and
uses it to pull out some cocaine and sniffs it. He drops to the floor and takes
deeps breathes into his hand.
INT.
Living Room - Evening
Luke
is playing on the game console, after a couple of moments the internet
connection cuts off. Luke sighs, he picks ups his phone and rings Tom.
EXT.
Back Alley - Evening
Tom
is playing with his face as the phone rings; he notices the phone then picks it
up.
Tom
Alright,
what's up?
Luke
Nothing
much, you gone far?
Tom
No,
why what's wrong?
Luke
It's
just the game isn't working, can you come and fix it please?
Tom
No,
I’m doing something. Play something else.
LUKE
Tooooom
Tom
puts the phone down then lies down on the floor and stares up at the sky.
INT.
Basement - Night
Tom
rushes around the room trying to find something, he is making puking noises.
Not being able to find anything he runs into the corner and pukes. Luke moves
away to the steps and watches Tom puking. Tom stops puking; he leans up
straight and takes a forced breath in and out. He looks to the side and now
notices the bucket.
Tom
(Exhausted)
Pass
us...pass us that man.
Luke
grabs the bucket and slowly approaches Tom, he hands over the bucket to Tom.
Tom nods his head then looks back at the bucket. He moves the bucket around
thinking how to get the puke in the bucket.
Tom
Oh
fuck it!
Tom
places the bucket on top of the puke, hiding it away. Tom stands up and walks
around in a little circle, unsure what to do. He stops to look at Luke back by
the steps, he walks over and taps him on the head.
Tom
(Exhausted)
You
okay...looking a bit pale man.
Luke
(Confused)
Uh
yeah, how you doing?
Tom
I...I'll
feel good
(Breathes
out loudly)
Did
you, have all the water?
Luke
I
don't think so
Tom
What
you mean, you don't think so?! You either did or you didn't
Luke
I
don’t know
Tom
LUKE!
Have you drunk it all, I won’t be mad?
Luke
(Worried,
looks at floor)
I.....
Tom
Just,
tell me will you
Luke
Yeah,
but I can...
Tom
(Shouts)
YOU
DRANK IT ALL!
Tom
annoyed, moves away from him and sits next to the bucket. Tom reacts, noticing
the smell. Screeching and sounds from above start to get louder.
Tom
(To
self)
Selfish
little shit.
(Throws
face into hands, worriedly and gets louder)
My
head...my head...I can’t think. I need a minute, what we going to do?! WHAT WE
GOING TO DO?! SHUT UP SHUT UP!
(Cries
and to self again but loud enough for Luke to hear)
Help
me...please someone help me.
Tom
lifts his head up to look at Luke
TOM
Please
help me
Luke
cautiously approaches Tom, he puts his arm around him to snuggle, Tom doesn't
react at first but then moves in closer. Tom breathes heavily.
Tom
What
I am meant to do?! Just someone help me... I'm so sorry, I wish they'd be
quiet.
CLOSE
UP: Luke is watching Tom but then dazes into nothing.
Disorientated
sound of phone goes off, becomes clearer and gets louder.
INT.
Living Room – Evening
Luke
is playing on the game console again but on a different game, he stops playing
when his phone rings. Luke picks up.
LUKE
Hello?
Mum
(Breaking
up)
Luuuu...hell....o...we
com...
(Dial
tone)
Luke
puts the phone down and rings Tom back.
EXT.
Back Alley - Evening
Tom
picks up the phone.
Tom
(Shouts)
What?!
Luke
(Off
screen, static)
Mum
coming home
Tom
Okay.
INT.
Tom Bedroom - Evening
Tom
strolls in and collapses on his bed.
INT.
Living Room - Evening
Luke
is still playing on the game console but the internet breaks up again.
Everything starts shaking.
INT.
Tom Bedroom - Evening
Tom
still led in bed feels the shaking and see's something out the window. He
hobbles over and shockingly stares at the object out the window.
INT.
Stairway - Evening
Tom
rushes to the stairs, the meteor hits close by. Tom falls down the stairs and
hurts his leg. Luke rushes out of the living room.
INT.
Hallway - Evening
Luke
stumbles over, Tom jumps up and grabs Luke by the collar and drags him towards
the basement.
Tom
Ah,
my fucking leg. Come on Luke, get up.
INT.
Basement Stairs - Evening
Tom
slams the door open and forces Luke down the stairs; Tom shuts the door behind
him.
INT.
Basement - Evening
Luke
falls over objects in the room then turns around. Tom panicking sits down on
the steps. Luke looks around realised they forgot Sam.
Luke
We
forgot Sam, we need to get him.
Luke
tries to rush up the stairs but Tom grabs hold of him and pulls him down.
Tom
No
Luke, stop, stop it.
Luke
We
need to get him
Another
meteor hits again, sound like it just above them or very close by.
CUT TO: black screen
INT.
Basement - Next Morning
Tom
searches around the basement looking for anything of any use, Luke is standing
out the way worried by what he is doing. Tom finds a bag which he throws
towards Luke, he carries on looking around.
Tom
Right
we can use that to carry stuff. Soon as we get up grab anything you can. Food,
water anything. You understand.
Tom
crawls around checking everywhere; he finds a crowbar around the desk. He
excitingly grabs it and swings it slightly. Luke is still standing in the same
place, hardly moved at all. Tom quickly passes him and heads up the steps.
Noticing that Luke hasn't moved stops and faces him.
Tom
Come
on, we have to go.
Luke
I
don't want to.
Tom
We
can’t stay here, it’s not safe.
Luke
I
don't want to go out there, I want to wait for mum.
Tom
grabs hold of his arm.
Tom
Come
on.
Luke
pulls his arm away. He walks backwards heading more into the room.
Luke
(Crying)
I
don't want to go.
Tom
drops everything and rushes over to Luke; Tom gets on his knees and holds his
arms.
Tom
Luke,
look at me. We...we can’t stay here. We're not safe. We need..to go
somewhere...we find somewhere. Where they have food and safety. I know you are
scared, so am I. Look at me. I know, I do. But there is nothing here for us, no
one will find us here.
Luke
(Still
crying)
But...but
mum....
Tom
I'm
sorry but mum isn't coming. I know you don't want to hear this but we can’t
stay here... I can’t stay here. Look at me, I won’t last. I need to leave here.
Luke
I'm
scared.
Tom
Luke,
LOOK AT ME!
We
are going to go out there, alright. And I'm going to look after you, I'm going
to take care of anything that is out there. okay? So no more crying, no more
winging, just stick together and we'll be fine. Okay?
Luke
(More
calm, nods his head yes)
Yeah
Tom
Okay,
come here.
Tom
pulls Luke forward and hugs him. Luke calms down more. After a moment Tom pulls
away and goes to grab the bag and crowbar. Tom stands by the door and puts his
hand on the handle, he looks back at Luke
Tom
You
ready?
Luke
nods his head approval. Tom nods his head as well; he raises the crowbar then
furiously opens the door and rushes out with Luke following him. The Door
slowly shuts.
Recee and storyboards
Stand In: Me as Tom, Lewis Brand as Luke, Alex
Brand as stepdad.
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