Web Series: We Made It | Episode III - Script

WE MADE IT
"Episode III"
by
Michael Scott, Eddie Fox, & Evan Sawyers

FADE IN:

INTERCUT - INT.

Begin with 50-second Gene-N-Me commercial. End with credits still on screen with verbiage, written, directed, produced, filmed, and edited by Christopher Patrick Bacon.

CUT TO:

INT. CHRIS’S LIVING ROOM -DAY

Chris, with remote control in hand, simulates turning off television. The group is staring at the 
black screen when the girls then give Chris a standing ovation.

KERI
That was frickin’ sweet, Chris.

PAIGE
That was SO good, Chris. But I have one question.

CHRIS
What’s that?

PAIGE
Is Patrick really your middle name?

CHRIS
Yeah, that’s right.

KERI
So, you’re Chris P. Bacon? (smiling)

CHRIS
Yeah, that’s right. (smiling)

The girls lose it and laugh themselves right off the couch and onto the floor. Chris just smiles as 
Jen lovingly strokes his hair and face while smiling and laughing herself.

KERI
Oh my God. That’s too much.

PAIGE
My sides are killing me. (pause)
Chris P. Bacon! (said laughing)

JEN
Sizzle! Sizzle!
(in an obnoxious and playful tone)

Jen touches her finger to her tongue and presses it on Chris and makes a sizzle noise.

CHRIS
Alright, now. That’s enough, Kids.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

EXT. CHRIS’S LIVING ROOM - DAY

Thirty-second series intro. Characters sitting around table playing board game. Introduce each 
character one by one. Jen Zimmerman. Chris Bacon. Paige Turner. Keri Oakey.

FADE OUT:

INT. CHRIS’S DINING ROOM - DAY

The group is gathered around dining room table. All are studying.

CHRIS
So, guess what, Kids?

JEN PAIGE & KERI

What?

CHRIS
I have to write and film another commercial. It’s about Cleary University. Wanna be in it?

JEN PAIGE & KERI
YES(saaaaah)!!!

CHRIS
Awwwwrrrriiight.

Chris points to each of them - beginning with Keri - and asks for a quick response.

CHRIS (CONT’D)
Okay. Ideating lightning round. Keri. What do you love about Cleary?

KERI
Cleary gave me a hockey scholarship that pays my tuition.

CHRIS
Very n-ICE! Paige?

PAIGE
I’m able to balance work and school with in-person and online classes.

CHRIS
Brilliant. Jen?

JEN
I like that it’s smaller than other universities, but still has an awesome campus life - and my 
professors actually know me by name.

KERI
What about you, Chris. Chime in, Kid.

CHRIS
I like the hands-on approach my coursework offers. I’m learning how to do the actual work I’ll be 
tasked to do in the real world.

DISSOLVE TO:

SERIES OF SHOTS:

Chris filming the girls in commercial as well as shot of Chris being filmed by Paige.
Keri rolling her shoulders and jumping to relax. Paige with Cleary Cougar mascot.
Jen mucking up line at kitchen island.
Keri mucking up line and saying, “Ahh, f@#*!” (bleep out the expletive)
Paige walking hallway with Kelly (two girls enter frame) Chris yells,

CHRIS (V.O.)
Cut. Aww, man.

Chris in garage recites his line perfectly on the first take.

PAIGE (O.C.)
Geez. You’re a natural.

Chris smiles.

CUT TO:

INT. CHRIS'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
The group is playing a board game. The girls are restless about seeing the commercial.

JEN
So, when do we get to see your commercial, Chris?

KERI
Yeah. What’s the hold up, Slacker
P. Bacon?

CHRIS
Easy, Kids. I have to edit the thing. It’s a big project.

KERI
Well, get moving, KID! (with a smile)

All laugh.

PAIGE
Yeah. We wanna see it.

CHRIS
Paige. Why are you wearing an alumni sweatshirt? You haven’t graduated yet.

PAIGE
I will soon. I’m optimistically planning ahead. Good vibes.

KERI
Well, you know, our junior year is nearly done. What are your plans after graduation?

PAIGE
I’m staying at Cleary and pursuing my masters. How about you, Keri?

KERI
I’ll finish my bachelor’s in Sports Management next year and then try out for the Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team.

CHRIS
Ooh. Very n-ICE. (smiling)

PAIGE
How about the lovebirds? What are you two going to do?

JEN & CHRIS
(in unison) I’m, uh...

They both stop talking while making eye contact.

JEN
You go, Chris.

CHRIS
I’m going to apply for a summer internship at Vendo Advertising and hopefully get hired. I’ll also 
pursue my masters at Cleary through their online program.

JEN
(with mild hesitation)
I’m, uh...I’m not really sure yet. I’ve considered moving back to California...but, I don’t know.

.
An uncomfortable silence encompasses the group as Paige and Keri sense that Chris was unaware of Jen’s plans for the future. Uneasy glances between the girls. Chris stares straight ahead poker-faced, yet a bit shaken. Attempting to break the tension in the air, Keri chimes in...

KERI
Okay. Who’s turn is it here?

JEN
(softly and apologetically)
Sorry, guys. Excuse me for a moment.

Jen stands and walks to the other room. The girls remain seated staring at one another. Chris soon 
follows Jen to other room to find her sitting on floor with back against wall, her head in her 
hands. Chris sits next to Jen. Jen shifts to wrap her right arm with Chris’s left arm and rests her head on his shoulder. Chris then rests his head on hers as they both stare straight ahead.

FADE OUT: