Bags & bitches to small change
FADE IN.EXT. HOUSE OF TOM AND SOPHIA.The French valley has a mist-like appearance, created by the early morning sun glowing hot on the horizon, transformation of the rays exposes droplets of water clinging to the needles of the pine trees. The crowing of the odd domestic rooster anticipating the approaching sun breaks the silence of the sleeping village
.INT. EARLY MORNING – MAIN BEDROOM.A delicately crafted foot appears from under the covers. As the left foot disappears the right foot curls itself over the white cotton sheet. A hairy arm appears from under the covers and is placed over the restless figure.The restless figure mumbles
.SOFIA Leave me alone I’m trying to sleep!He moves closer.TOMWould you like me to rub your back?No response. He proceeds to rub her back. There is more movement under the covers. She complains again.
SOFIAI’m tired.
TOMBut you’ve just woken up!
SOFIAI’m tired, I’m trying to sleep and you are disturbing me!Sofia in her early fifties, a slim brunette, flawless complexion, turns and tucks her pillow under her breast trying to dislodge the hairy arm off her back.
Her husband Tom, handsome fifty year old financial advisor and market analyst. His love for tennis has kept his body in good shape, greying at the temples with wavy dark hair.
TOM Just give me a hug!Sofia turns towards her husband and gives him a hug. The hug last longer than she anticipates. She realizes this is her cue to get out of bed on most mornings.
SOFIAWe had better get going otherwise the kids will be late for school. She turns around again and tucks the pillow back under her breast.
TOM Why don’t you like to do anything in the morning?Trying to discourage the request she replies with her eyes closed her head turned towards the window.
SOFIA Because I’m tired. Besides I need time to wake up!Tom THROWS the covers back.
TOMWhat’s the matter with you? Don’t you feel like doing anything any more.
Sofia gets OUT OF BED and walks towards the BATHROOM.
SOFIAWe’d better get going, the kids will be late for school.Sofia feels guilty, not sure why, she tries to reason with her husband. The words that escape her lips seem hesitant.
SOFIA (CONT’D)Of course I do! We have a lot to do in the morning, lets just get going.TOMOf course! Every time I want to do something, you don’t feel like it.
SOFIAWe have to get ready or we’ll be late. Now stop hassling me. We don’t have time.
TOMYeah!… That’s what you always say. There must be something wrong with you if you don’t feel like having sex in the morning. Why don’t you want to have sex with me?Surely a woman has a right to say no.
SOFIAYou’ve got it all wrong of course. You do know, we have to get the kids to school.Tom takes his dressing gown off the BATHROOM hook, raps it around his naked body, the dressing gown belt is taking the punishment being raped tightly around his waistTOMYeah! It’s always some excuse, maybe there’s something wrong with you.
SOFIA Oh! Just F— OFF!
INT. THE KITCHEN – BREAKFAST TIME.Fifteen year old boy walks into the kitchen. WILLIAM is the older of the two children, blond with blue eyes, skinny physique yet athletic. Laid-back, nothing seems to bother him, except his sister. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
WILLIAMWhat’s going on so early in the morning.Tom in the KITCHEN making himself a cup of tea.TOMNone of your business! Have you packed your bag for school? I’ve told you to pack it the night before, now get moving!
WILLIAMOK, soorry.(Softly to Sofia.)What did I do?SOFIAOh! He’s always on about nothing.Tom turns round and snaps back.TOMYeah! And you’re always too busy.
SOFIANow you’re starting to piss me off.Fourteen year old walks in. Long dark brown hair, green eyes. Energetic, fun-loving, impatient and bossy. Likes to take control of a situation.
SAMANTHA opens the fridge looking for some milk.
SAMANTHAWho started this?Carrying the toast to the breakfast table, Sofia refers to HIM as she walks past Tom.
SOFIAHim! He never knows when to shut-up.Three CATS sitting on the KITCHEN FLOOR. Three fur balls stare at Sofia until she feeds them in the morning, talking to the cats as she fills their bowls.
TOMYou give those bloody cats more attention than me.
SOFIAThey’re not as demanding as you. Oh God, now we reduced ourselves to this low-level of morning entertainment.Flops into her chair at the breakfast table, flicks back her long brown hair.
SAMANTHAJust ignore him mum.Tom mumbles something as he walks out of the kitchen. Sofia about to respond is cautioned. Samantha raises her finger to her lips as an indication for her mother not to respond.
INT/EXT. LATER THAT MORNING – COFFEE SHOP.The avant-guard sign in rough metal reads, WALTER´S COFFEE BAR. Sofia sitting with her back to the entrance. A lady walks in, removes her sunglasses, twirls them around in one hand while scanning the tables, she spots Sofia and waves.Smiling, happy to see her friend.
SOFIABetter late than never.Sofia´s friend, in her mid forties, dark hair inquisitive green eyes, warm seductive smile, tall well-defined body for her age. Kissing her friend on both cheeks.ANNELooking good honey.
SOFIAHow was the weekend?ANNEOK! You look a little agitated this morning. What’s the matter, not enough latte in your coffee?Sofia smiles wearily. Stirring her coffee looking down at the milk swirls around in the cup.
SOFIAOh! you know. I never feel like, uhmm… having sex in the morning.Rests her arms on the table and pats her friend´s hand.
ANNEOh dear! Was it that again?
SOFIAYeah, I wake-up in the morning and that part of me is still asleep. And you?
ANNEI do what I have to do, the sooner I can get off my back the sooner I can go shopping and the whole family is happy.The two ladies start to giggle. Sofia becomes a little serious again.
SOFIADon’t you want anything out of it.
ANNEIn the morning, well, it’s also a hassle. But that’s what John wants and that what he gets, he thinks I’m happy.(Stirring her coffee licking the spoon.)I…..pre…tend!
SOFIAI’m far too selfish. I like to get my bit as well, I don’t want to give it away for nothing…well… it seems to take away my power. Some…times I do what Tom wants and I always say, you owe me one! As always, he makes sure he gets his slice.(Starts to giggle.)Can you imagine a man just giving a woman what she wants, then stops in mid stream.
ANNEThat man would be called “Saint Pleasure”. He would be like a ghost, you would hear about him, but never see him.A GROUP of men walk past.THE MEN
(AD LIB)Good morning ladies! Enjoying your coffee!
ANNEHi…(Whispers to her friend.)Gorilla’s in suits.Sofia chokes on her coffee at Anne´s comment, spits a mouthful of coffee back in the cup.Lifts her cup to her friend.
ANNE (CONT’D)Good! That means you’re feeling better.Sofia´s phone rings. She checks the number.
SOFIAWhat?
TOM (V.O.)What time will you be back?
SOFIANot sure, why?
TOM (V.O.)Call me when you’re finished.
SOFIAMaybe!(Closes the mobile phone dumps it back in her bag.)ANNEHe always does call.
SOFIAYeah! I know, maybe he feels guilty.(Sofia checks the time) SOFIA (CONT’D)I must go, shall we meet for coffee on Friday.
ANNEMake sure you have yourself some sex before Friday, so you’re in a better mood.As she gets up to leave Sofia pulls a tongue at her friend, leans over to kiss her friend goodbye.
SOFIAYeah thanks! Maybe you should get yourself an orgasm before Friday.(rubs her left breast)Thank you for looking after my well-being, I’ll make sure I don’t rust. Oh! shit
ANNEWhat’s that all about?
SOFIAI’ve been getting this, well, like a stabbing pain in my left breast.ANNEChrist! Now you tell me, what are you doing about it?
SOFIAOh! It’s nothing, it comes and goes. See you Friday.
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