Scripts

LOWER YOUR VOICE Pella: What’s up? James: Yo. Pella: Almost done? James: Nah, halfway. How’s it going? Pella: I wanted to see you. James: I know. You told me. What’s up? Pella: What’s up with you and all these shots you’ve been taking? James: Shh. Pella, please. Not here. Pella: There’s a point of going too far, James. James: How? Pella: There’s a point of being too committed. It can back fire on you. James: No, it can’t. Hard work is hard work. What the hell are you talking about? Pella: I’ve seen those videos, where these enormously huge guys eventually tear their arms open because the muscles burst through the skin. And it many other cases, death. James: Just because I’m working out hard doesn’t mean— Pella: Jimmy, you started out going to the gym twice a week, then everyday and now twice a day. I mean, where are we now? James: You don’t have to be here. Pella: It’s the only time I get to see you actually. It’s gross. James: Why is it gross? Don’t you want me to look and feel good? Pella: Yes, I do but you upset me when you told me you started taking shots. James: Shhh! Lower your voice. Pella: Don’t you think EVERYBODY should know. James: Stop it I said. It’s nobody’s business. I shouldn’t have said anything to you. Pella: Yeah, well, you did. James: I’m only taking shots for three months, jut to pump up and then I’ll maintain it on my own with my work out routine. Pella: It ruins your heart. Does damage to your liver. James: I just want to get stronger. Besides, three months is nothing. It won’t do sh’t. Pella: I’ve already noticed your mood swings. James: Did you come here to piss me off? Seriously, I can’t concentrate if you’re going to keep talking sh’t. Pella: Whatever. Have a heart attack then, see if I care. (Pella walks off) James: Pella. Pella! (She turns) Look, I don’t want you to bitch at me. I agree with you, okay? But just trust me with this. I’m not stupid and I’m not going to have a heart attack anytime soon. Okay? Let me get to where I’m going and I promise you I’ll quit taking the stuff. Pella: No more injections…when? James: Well, it’s three months, so, April. Pella: April, when? James: Jesus! April freaking tenth, okay! But I have to check the calendar to be sure. Pella: Fine. April tenth. James: Whatever. Will you let me work out now? Talk about something else. Pella: Nah, I’m good. I just came to see you for a quick minute. I’m meeting Rosalie in twenty. James: You still hang out with that girl? Pella: Yeah, so? James: Come on. She almost got you locked up that time. Pella: We worked it out. It’s all good. We squashed it. James: Yeah but I don’t trust her. Pella: She’s cool. I know to keep my distance. James: Yeah, well, if I have to hear your advice, then take mine also. She’s not a good friend and sooner or later she will screw you over again and it will be worse. Pella: Yeah. I’m not disagreeing with you. I just keep her around because, I don’t know, we have a long history together and it’s only chilling out for small things. We’re gonna hit up the mall but that’s about it. James: You sure? Pella: Yep. James: Okay. Have fun with your best friend. Pella: Stop it a-hole, she’s not my best friend. James: Whatever. Pella: What are you doing tomorrow night? James: After the gym, nada. Pella: You want to meet me and the crew by the fountain? James: Yeah. Pella: See you then. Peace. James: Later.

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CONNECTORS Addition: and, also, moreover, furthermore, in addition Contrast: but, however, although, on the other hand, in contrast Cause and effect: because, due to, as a result, therefore, thus Emphasis: actually, in fact, most importantly, especially