Introduction of Script Writing- Previous Twist ( Murder by Lembeck)

Previous Twist ( Murder by Lembeck)

INT.ITALIAN.DAY

Douglas Coker took a sip of red wine and watched his new client over the remains of his eggplant parmigiana.

coker

(voice low)

It'll be an accident. A completely unavoidable, relatively painless accident. I guarantee you won't be suspected.

Adam pearce

Eyed the tomato-y mess on Coker's plate and held up his hand.

No detail, man. I don't wanna know.

Coker

(Smiled slightly)

Of course no. I wouldn't dream of boring you. But it will be done by the end of next week.

Pearce nodded and lock of long hair fell in his eye. Coker brushed it back tanned fingers and leaned forward.

COKER

(Jaw tightened and gritted perfect teeth)

You gotta understand. The marriage just didn't work out. But since Lina inherited her dad's company, she control all the money...She treats me like a little kid. A hundred dollars here, a hundred there. I'm on an allowance, for crying out loud!

Coker's turn to hold up his hand.

COKER

I don't care why, Mr.Pearce. Just rest assured that you've spent your money well.

Pearce

I'll have the money to you by tomorrow. In the meantime...

Pearce were icy as he withdrew a picture from his wallet and slid it a across the table to Coker. Coker pocketed the picture with out looking at it and then handed the restaurant bill to Pearce.

INT.Coffee shop.Day

Coker strode onto the sidewalk to meet his next client Terri Murr.

Terri Murr

(Stared at the napkin, then began to tear it into shreds)

You ask for a lot of money, Mr Coker.

Coker

I perform a valuable service, Mrs. Murr. Believe me, i'm worth every penny.

Terri Murr pursed her full red lips as she contemplated the shredded napkin.

TERRI MURR

(Voice lower to a whisper)

When i married George a year ago, i really didn't expect... I really didn't expect him to last this long. But he's been on a health-kick and his doctor says he might live for years.

(Thrri clenched her small fists)

I'll--i'll be old by then! I want to get on with my life now. We have a pre-nuptial agreement that says i'll get nothing if we discover, but it doesn't cover-- well, you know.

Coker nodded sympathetically but remained silent. Terri's fingers jumped from the shredded napkin to her cup, then back again.

TERRI MURR

All right. I suppose we have a deal.

EXT.outside.day/night

Coker spent next few days observing Lina Pearce and knowing her individual's habits and decide which method to use. Lina are favored drab business suit and sensible shoes. When she wasn't rushing into her office, she was on her cellular phone in her elegant back sedan.

Twice during the week Coker watched Lina met a man-- a man a good deal older than Adam Pearce-- in an intimate hostel restaurant. Both times, when she emerged several hours later, she drove through the countryside at top speed, no doubt trying to soothe her guilt.

EXT.OUTSIDE.DAY/NIGHT

Coker focused on George Murr when he wasn't watching Lina.

Coker parked down the block from the Murr's home and settle back to watch for the old man.

TERRI MURR

Murr's schedule was set in stone-every afternoon at 4:00, he went for a jog as part of his new health program.

INT.Apartment.day/night

Coker paced his living room and thought about Adam and Terri Murr. He realized that both are selfish. People used to wait until their mid life crisis to decide on the dire severces he provided, but these two--!

Coker an idea began to take shape.

EXT.OUTSIDE/DAY/NIGHT

Aweek later, Coker finished a lunch of Brie and fruit, patted his lips with a napkin, and pushed away from the tabla and he implement his plan.

He checked a number inhis private address book and picked up the phone.

COKER

Coker here. We have to meet. Yes, it's important. That's fine. Tonight at 7:00.

(Coker smiled slightly)

Coker placed another call.

EXT.outside italian restaurant.night

Coker watch as the man strode up the sidewalk across the street.He stood outside the italian restaurant and glanced at his watch and the women arrive from the other direction. They each on their own side of the doorway.

Coker took a sip of coffee and smiled as he saw them glance at each other, then away. At 7:20, he saw the man strike up a conversation. Through their body language, Coker could almost hear what they said.

man

(Shrugging)

I guess we've both been stood up

Woman

(Nodded)

Yes.

He gesture to the restaurant.

man

Well, we're here, so we might as well eat. Would you like to join me?

Woman hesitated a moment, then shook his hand

Woman

I suppose dinner would be all right.

The two entered the restaurant and Coker lost sight of them. Coker analyze that they would underserved happiness, before their individual selfish natures took over. He wondered a little future business.