BEND, pages 1-2 (WGAW#: 1390004/1462693, copyright 2011)
FADE IN:
EXT. MT. BACHELOR - BEND, OREGON - MORNING
TED ALEXANDER plays to the crowd as he snow boards down the
side of the mountain, cocky and self-assured.
WE HEAR a HISS and SPRAY of SNOW.
SNOW BOARDER 1
Ted, you go man!
SNOW BOARDER 2
You’re looking hot, dude!
TED zigs and zags, big smile on his face, mirrored sunglasses.
SNOW BOARDER 3
Meet me later, sexy!
Ted pivots, comes to an instant stop so he can see the woman
who called out. She’s wearing black sunglasses and a black
leather jacket with a white fur collar.
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EXT. DOWNTOWN BEND - TED’S FITNESS CENTER - LATER THAT
MORNING
TED jumps out of his jeep. In his 30s, his hair is thick
and blond, his eyes appear to be lit from behind.
MAN ACROSS THE STREET
Congratulations on the gym, Ted.
We follow Ted’s gaze as he looks up at the new sign,
TED’S FITNESS CENTER.
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INT. TED’S FITNESS CENTER - CONTINUOUS
Ted kicks snow off his boots.
TED
Rhonda, how’s my best trainer?
RHONDA
The phone’s been ringing off the
hook.
Rhonda has zero body fat and a bouncy ponytail.
2.
TED
Any new memberships?
RHONDA
Close to twenty.
TED
Did you tell that husband of yours
he can join for free?
RHONDA
He’s embarrassed about his fat gut.
TED
Remind him he’s the sheriff!
RHONDA
Your new client’s here.
TED
Ms. Hayes?
RHONDA
Summer, she insists.
TED
I better get back there.
RHONDA
I can tell that girl is highmaintenance.
Ted places his forefinger over his mouth.
TED
She’s a model. For Nike.
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INT. TED AND BECKY’S BEDROOM - LATER THAT NIGHT
BECKY, Ted’s wife, sits on the edge of the bed towel-drying
her hair. She has high cheekbones and cedar-tinged dark
hair. She’s a descendent of the Chickasaw Indian tribe.
BECKY
I’m proud of you, Ted.
TED
Thanks, Becks.
Ted walks in from the shower, dripping water.