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AT THE END (a one page screenplay)

AT THE END

by

Pushkar Bajpai

SCENE 1

FADE IN

INT: A BUSTLING OFFICE IN A HIGH-RISE. PEOPLE STARING AT THEIR COMPUTER MONITORS. A YOUNG MAN INCLINING BACK ON HIS CHAIR WITH HIS HANDS RESTING ON HIS CHIN. ANOTHER MAN STANDING BESIDES HIM WITH HIS LEGS SHAKING NERVOUSLY.
MAN (slightly perturbed):
The deadline is in just another hour!

YOUNG MAN (calm and relaxed):
Oye! It's fine. I kinda work better under pressure. I know about the deadline, just chill...this will be the best report..I tell you (smiles).

FADE OUT

SCENE 2

FADE IN

INT: A ROOM CLUTTERED WITH BOOKS AND USED CLOTHES LYING AROUND. A YOUNG MAN LYING LAZILY ON A BED STARING AT THE CEILING. A NONCHALANT LOOK ON HIS FACE.
FADE IN

YOUNG MAN (wondering and talking to himself)
What time is it? ....oh my God! I need to get up and have my breakfast. (phone rings) Hey, I'll be there in another 1 hour...I promise (he jumps up to get ready).

FADE OUT

SCENE 3

FADE IN

INT: A MAN LYING ON A BED IN A HOSPITAL. HIS FACE IS DISTRAUGHT WITH THE THOUGHT OF IMPENDING DEATH. A YOUNG MAN ON PHONE BUSILY DISCUSSING SOMETHING IN HUSHED VOICE.

YOUNG MAN (in hushed but tense voice):
We've to close this deal today. I don't want my boss to blame me for your carelessness.......I don't care, just do it.

MAN(in feeble voice):
Son, I want you to listen to me......don't forget.....(interrupted)

YOUNG MAN (in reassuring voice)
Dad, it's alright...you just relax. (looks the other way and talks on phone)...did you get what I'm saying?

MAN(slightly distressed):
No..no..listen to me, death is a deadline that's fast approaching. Funny thing is you won't know when the bell would ring.

YOUNG MAN:
Don't talk...just relax. Everything is gonna be fine (on phone)..is it done?

FADE OUT
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