. You knew where they were go ing. sir. There is o nly one bus left this roo m, the motor rumbles, the brakes :owards the window.) :lon 't get o n the bus? What if I just ·. (Reaches under the counter and :ket stated, your destinati on is open 1o ments.) But what if I get lost alo ng .i ng to the clerk he puts the hat on his us) weep the room, the red ta il lights hes the bus lights for a moment, then •itch on the wall behind h im and turns The Means, Act One - Analecta The Means, Act One Zorina E. Jerome FADE IN EXT · SOUTH BEND, IND. - INTERFA ITH BAPTIST CHURC H -DAY ORGAN MUS IC plays. Autumn-colored trees envelope a quaint church. PREACHER (v.o) Marriage. Marriage is a sacred thing. The union be­ tween two people. Spirit, soul and body. Marri age is a compromise. A sacrifice. It is a li fetime commitment. Yellow cab /JULI.I up. LEXIE CUMMINGS gets out of a cab and walks hastily into the church. INT - INTER FA ITH BAPTIST CHURCH/ SANCTUARY - DAY Lexie quickly finds a seat in the back of the church. At the alter, stand the PR EACH ER and WI NS LOW STAND FLECK who is holding a very beautiful and pregnant MONET SPADER'S hands. Standing behind Winslow is the best man, WAYMON STANDFLECK. He notices Lexie. The camera focuses on ALIYCHA ANDREWS sitting in the fifth pew fold ing her arms and staring at Waymon with jealousy. Waymon smiles at her. Aliycha's stern face softens. Sitting next to Aliycha is MA /TRON who is text messaging through his top-dollar cell phone. PREACHER (CONT' D) It is also a dying of o ne's self. Ir's the resurrectio n of something new. Something beautiful. .. (pause) The Preacher looks at the bride-to-be. PREACHER Life. Monet and Winslow exchange smiles. PREACHER If there is anyone today who does not bel ieve that Winslow Standfleck and Monet Spader.Shou ld be married, let him speak now or fo rever hold his peace. WAYMON Now. The guests GASP 69 70 Drama WINSLOW What? WAYMON Forever is a long time, Bro. I ca n't let you do this. WINSLOW What? This? I love her. Why are you frea king out, man7 This is my wedding day. WAYMON [ can' t let you do this. She's not right, Win . Look, just trust me on this. She's not the one fo r you. WINSLOW Hey, there's no cameras o n today ... WAYMON This isn' t about the damn show ... WINSLOW You know you' re a real piece of ... WAYMON Would you just li sten to ... WINSLOW Bad timing, bro. I'm kind of getting married right now ... WAYMON She's not pregnant, Winslow! The guest murmur. Monet rolls her eyes. MONET This is ridiculous. Father, please continue. PREACHER Let us .. WAYMON No, let us get to the bottom of this. Have you gone to the docto r with her? As a matter of fac t, who is her doctor? ls he here? Surely, you've invited him to such an occasion as this, Monet. MONET - I can 't believe you Do what? Fa ke a p To what, Waymon? ous of your brothe1 you. He'll do anyth since our engagem1 Do n't do this to hi (disgusted)You're d places his pa lm on Can we just co nrim I'd like to enjoy the Did you hear anyth pregnant! How would you eve my wife. Thank you. Not yet. Look Wins· lie about something Excuse me, but we n ding ceremony toda~ Monet and Yes. let you do this. ou freaking out, ght, Win. Look, just ~ fo r you. ng married right rolls her eyes. :o ntinue. is. Have you gone to Jf fact , who is her invited him to such The Means, Act One - Analecta I can 't believe you would do this to your own brother. WAYMON Do what? Fake a pregnancy just to ... to .. . MONET To what, Waymo n? To what? You've always been jea l­ ous of your brother and I do n't know why. He loves you. He'll do anything fo r you. You haven' t been right since our engagemenr. WAYMON Do n't do this to him . MONET (disgusted)You're the o ne doing this to him.Winslow places his palm o n Monet's back to calm her. WINSLOW Can we just continue? Our plane leaves at midnight. I'd like to enjoy the reception. WAYMON Did you hear anything I said to youl Mo net isn' t pregnant! WINSLOW How would you even know something like that? She's my wife. MONET Thank you. WAYMON Not yet. Look Winslow, yo u know me. Would I ever lie about something like this? Am I lying now? (pause) PREACHER Excuse me, but we need to know. Will there be a wed­ ding ceremony today? Monet and Waymon answer toge ther. MONET Yes. WAYMON 71 I 72 Drama No. Monet and Waymon look at Winslow. WINSLOW 1...1 don't know. More MURMURS from the guests. MONET Sweetie, don't let him get to you. [love. You love me. Let's do th is. WINSLOW Are you pregnant? Monet steps back with her hands on her sto mach. She is speechless. WINSLOW Monet? Are you pregnant? Monet remains silent. She is about to cry. PREACHER Monet, this is very serious. Are you pregnant with Winslow's ch ild7 MONET (in tears) A few minutes ago, you were about to pledge to God, to me, to everybody that you would trust and honor me ... WAYMON Jeez, give me a break. MONET (CONT'D) ... and now, you question the woman whom you are to spend the rest of your life with? Maybe I need to seco nd-guess my decision. I certainly don' t want to be with a man who doubts me. Monet turns to the audience. She wipes her tears and places her hands back on her stomach. MONET I'm sorry everyone. I'm sorry you had to see this. Monet turns to leave. Winslow grabs Monet's arm. WINSLOW Monet. Baby, no. !...don' t go. I love you. Let's do this. Let's get married . - Waymon yanks Monet awe O h hell no. Look! a pillow. Here! Lo Winslow, Monet, Let me go! Winslc Feel the baby kick, Winslow punches Wa~ Show's over. Winslow and Monet turn t proceeds to exit down the c Uh ... Ah yes. Marri: THE DEVIL IS A I Waymon l INT - INTERFA ITH As Waymon attempts to ope her m Waymon' Lexie c What was that ab01 Not right now, Aliy Right now is as goo tt Winslow. the guests. love. You love me. ck with her hands : remains silent. She u pregnanr with were about to pledge you would trust and r'D) 1an whom you are ? Maybe I need to nly don't want to be ears and places her hands back had to see this. r-abs Monet's arm. >Ve you. Let's do this. The Means, Act One- Analecta Waymon yanks Monet away from Winslow. He pulls at her ruffled dress. WAYMON O h hell no. Look1 There's no baby in there! It's just a pillow. Here! Look1 Winslow, Monet, Waymon and the preacher struggle. MONET (screaming) Let me go! W inslow' Waymon, stop it. STOP! WAYMON Feel the baby kick, bro! Feel the pillow baby kick! W inslow punches Waymon to the ground and snatches his ring. WINSLOW Show's over. Winslow and Monet turn to the preacher. Waymon stands to his feet and proceeds to exit down the center aisle of tlie church. The camera follows Waymon out. PREACHER (o.s .) Uh .. .Ah yes. Marriage is love. Love is trust ... AND TH E DEVIL IS A U AR! Waymon leaves. Lexie follows him out. INT - INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH/ FOYER- DAY As Waymon attempts to open the main doorway of the church, Lexie opens her mouth to call out to him. Waymon ' ALIYCHA (o.s .) Lexie quickly steps out of sight. ALIYCHA W hat was that about7 WAYMON Not right now, Ali ycha. ALIYCHA Right now is as good a time as any. WAYMON (yells) 73 74 Drama I said not right nowl Aliycha is stunned. Waymon calms down and comforts her in a softer tone. WAYMON Not right now, OK? I promise I'll explain everything. A UY CHA Waymon, you've got to talk to me. WAYMON !will. Waymon showers Aliycha with kisses. WAYMON I will. I promise. You gotta trust me. Everything alright? Not really, Maitron. MAITRON (o.s.) WAYMON Speaks to Aliycha. WAYMON Go with Maitron. I'll call you. Aliycha is hesitant. WAYMON I'll be fine. I just need to be alone. Go to the recep­ tion. Have a good time. Maitron, take care of her. MA ITRON You got it. Aliycha reluctantly enters the sanctuary with Maitron. WAYMON I'll call you. Aliycha and Maitron disappear into the sanctuary. Waymon leaves the building. EXT - INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH - DAY Light breeze. Autumn leaves scurry about the ground. The trees rain more leaves. A bruised Waymon heads towards his vehicle. Lexie runs out of the church after him. LEXIE - Robin! Waymon stops instantly an Batman7 In the flesh. Waymon' It's refreshing to pu who gives inaccurat you 7 I'm Batman. Your f Waymon become This isn't a joke. I j1 my reputation. Lexie fearl£ Aw, Goldenboy's gc Exactly how much c Are you serious? As Aliycha's faces are p stand? Your reality: you forget? You know what I'm You're wasting time need to do ... i comforts her in a softer tone. explain everything. with kisses. le. a. nt. :. Go to the recep­ :ake ca re of her. tuary with Maitron. mctuary. Waymon Leaves the "CHURCH - DAY te ground. The trees rain more s vehicle. Lexie runs out of the n. The Means, Act One- Analecta Robin' Waymon stops instantly and turns around walking slowly toward Lexie. Batman? WAYMON LEXIE (Laughs) In the flesh. Waymon cautiously pulls Lexie aside. WAYMON (sarcastic) It' s refreshing to put a face to my little Internet buddy who gives inaccurate information. (pause) Who are you7 LEXIE I'm Batman. Your Robin. It's all very simple. Waymon becomes frustrated and grab Lexie's arm. WAYMON This isn't a joke. 1 just lost my brother and probably my reputation. Lexie fearlessly snatches her arm away. LEXIE Aw, Goldenboy's got a boo-boo! WAYMON Exactly how much do you know about me? LEXIE Are you serious? Aside from the fact you, Monet and Aliycha's faces are plastered on every supermarket stand? Your reality show airs every Thursday. Or did you forget? WAYMON You know what I'm talking about. LEXIE You're wasting time on irrelevantquestions. What you need to do ... WAYMON 75 Ode to Nick Drake Illustration John Thompson The Means, Act One - Analecta FADE IN EXT -SOUTH BEND, IND. - INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH -DAY ORGAN MUSIC plays. Autumn-col­ ored trees envelope a quaint church. PREACHER (v.o) Marriage. Marriage is a sacred thing. The union between two people. Spirit, soul and body. Marriage is a compromise. A sacrifice. It is a lifetime commitment. Yellow cab pulls up. LEXIE CUMMINGS gets out of a cab and walks hastily into the church. INT - INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH/SANCTUARY - DAY Lexie quickly finds a seat in the back of the church. At the alter, stand the PREACHER and WINSLOW STAND FLECK who is holding a very beautiful and pregnant MONET SPADER'S hands. Standing behind Winslow is the best man, WAYMON STANDFLECK. He notices Lexie. The camera focuses on ALIYCHA ANDREWS sitting in the fifth pew folding her arms and staring at Waymon with jealousy. Waymon smiles at her. Aliycha's stern face softens. Sitting next to Aliycha is MAITRON who is text messaging through his top-dollar cell phone. PREACHER 85 86 Drama (CONT'D) It is also a dying of one's self. It's the resurrection of something new. Something beautiful...(pause) The Preacher looks at the bride-to-be. PREACHER Life. Monet and Winslow exchange smites . PREACHER If there is anyo ne today who does not believe that Winslow Stand fleck and Monet Spader.Should be mar­ ried , let him speak now or forever ho ld his peace. WAYMON Now. The guests GASP. WINSLOW What? WAYMON Forever is a long time, Bro. l can't let you do this. WINSLOW What? This? ! love her. Why ~ re you freaking out, man? This is my wedding day. - I can' t let yo1 right, Win. l this. She's n< Hey, there's : This isn 't ab< ' You know yo Would you jt ' Bad timing, l married right She's not pre The guest mur This is ridi cu continue. p Let us .. 's self. Ir's ething new. pause) te bride-to-be. R hange smiles. R who does •W Standfleck uld be mar- ' or forever ~ ~SP v ~ Bro. I can't v . Why are This is my The Means, Act One - Analecta WAYMON I can'~ let you do this. She's not right, Win. Look, just trust me on this. She's not the one for you. WINSLOW Hey, there's no cameras on today ... WAYMON This isn't about the damn show ... WINSLOW You know you're a real piece of ... WAYMON Would you just listen to ... WINSLOW Bad timing, bro. I'm kind of getting married right now ... WAYMON She's not pregnant, Winslow! The guest murmur. Monet rolls her eyes. MONET This is ridiculo us. Father, please continue. PREACHER Let us .. 87 BB Drama WAYMON No, let us get to the bottom of this. Have you gone to the doctor with her? As a matter of fact, who is her doctor? ls he here? Surely, you've invited him to such an occasion as this, Monet. MONET I can't believe you would do this to your own brother. WAYMON Do what? Fake a pregnancy just to ... to ... MONET To what, Waymon? To what? You've always been jealous of your brother and I don't know why. He loves you. He'll do anything for you. You haven't been right since our engage­ ment. WAYMON Don't do this to him. MONET (disgusted)You're the one doing this to him.Winslow places his palm on Monet's back to calm her. WINSLOW Can we just continue? Our plane leaves at midnight. I'd like to enjoy the reception. - Did you hea Monet isn't How would thing like th Thank you. Not yet. Loe me. Would I thing like th (pause) Excuse me, 1 Will there b today? Monet and Yes. No. Monet and 1 1...1 don't kr to m of this. K to r with who is her :ly, you've KCas ion as d do this to rncy just to ... what? You've our brother He loves :or you. You : our engage- :te do ing this his palm o n er. v Our plane ike to enjoy The Means, Act One - Analecta WAYMON Did you hear anything I said to yo u? Monet isn't pregnant! WINSLOW How would you even know some­ thing like that? She's my wife. MONET Thank you. WAYMON Not yet. Look Winslow, you know me. Would I ever lie about some­ thing like this? Am I lying now? (pause) PREACHER Excuse me, but we need to know. Will there be a wedding ceremo ny today? Monet and Waymon answer together. MONET Yes. WAYMON No. M onet and Waymon look at W inslow. WINSLOW I...l don 't know. 89 90 Drama More MURMURS from the guests. MONET Sweetie, don't let him get to you. I love. You love me. Let's do this. WINSLOW Are you pregnant? Monet steps back with her hands on her stomach. She is speechless. WINSLOW Monet? Are you pregnant? Monet remains silent. She is about to cry. PREACHER Monet, this is very serious. Are you pregnant with Winslow's child? MONET (in tears) A few minutes ago, you were about to pledge to God, to me, to everybody that you would trust and honor me ... WAYMON Jeez, give me a break. MONET (CONT'D) ... and now, you question the woman whom you are to spend the rest of your life with? Maybe I need to second-guess my decision. I certainly don't want to be with a man who doubts me. Monet turns her tears and l' m sorry eve had to see th Monet turn~ Monet. Baby you. Let's do Waymony Winslow. He Oh hell no. l in there! It's Look! Winslow, 1',, pn Let me go! 'J stop it. STOI Feel the baby pillow baby k Winslow p ground a n the guests. et to you. I do this. 1 et steps back .tomach. She 1 mt? Monet iout to cry. R •US. Are you 's child? ; ago, you God, to me, uu Id trust IT'D) o the woman the rest of need to •n. I certainly man who The Means, Act One - Analecta Monet turns to the audience. She wipes her tears and places her hands back on her stomach. MONET I'm sorry everyone. I'm sorry you had to see this. Monet turns to leave. Winslow grabs Monet's arm. WINSLOW Monet. Baby, no. !...don't go. I love you. Let's do this. Let's get married. Waymon yanks Monet away from Winslow. He pulls at her ruffled dress. WAYMON Oh hell no. Look! There's no baby in there! It's just a pillow. Here! Look! Winslow, Monet, Waymon and the preacher struggle. MONET (screaming) Let me go! Winslow! Waymon, stop it. STOP! WAYMON Feel the baby kick, bro! Feel the pillow baby kick! Winslow punches Waymon to the ground and snatches his ring. 91 92 Drama WINSLOW Show's over. Winslow and Monet turn to the preacher. Waymon stands to his feet and proceeds to exit down the center aisle of the church. The camera fotlows Waymon out. PREACHER (o.s.) Uh .. .Ah yes. Marriage is love. Love is trust ... AND THE DEVIL IS A LIAR! Waymon leaves. Lexie follows him out. INT - INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH/ FOYER - DAY As Waymon attempts to open the main doorway of the church, Lexie opens her mouth to call out to him. ALIYCHA (o.s.) Waymon! Lexie quickly steps out of sight. ALIYCHA What was that about? WAYMON Not right now, Aliycha. ALIYCHA Right now is as good a time as any. - I said not rig Aliycha is s down and car Not right no· exp lain every Waymon, yo1 I will. Waymon sho I will. 1 prom Everything al ' Not really, M Spe \ Go with Mait Aliy vv turn to the s to his feet and ~ center aisle of allows Waymon ~R is love. Love EVIL IS A illows him out. l BAPTIST :R- DAY open the main ,exie opens her to him. \ ut of sight. \ ";/ \ time as any. The Means, Act One - Analecta WAYMON (yells) [said not right now! Aliycha is stunned. Waymon calms down and comforts her in a softer tone. WAYMON Not right now, OK? I promise I'll explain everything. ALIYCHA Waymon, you've got to talk to me. WAYMON I will. Waymon showers Aliycha with kisses . WAYMON I will. I promise. You gotta trust me. MAITRON (o.s.) Everything alright? WAYMON Not really, Maitron. Speaks to Aliycha. WAYMON Go with Maitron. I'll call you. Aliycha is hesitant. 93 94 Drama WAYMON I'll be fine. I just need to be alone. Go to the reception. Have a good­ time. Maitron, take care of her. MAITRON You got it. Aliycha reluctantly enters the sanctuary with Maitron. WAYMON I'll call you. Aliycha and Maitron disappear into the sanctuary. Waymon leaves the building. EXT - INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH-DAY Light breeze. Autumn leaves scurry about the ground. The trees rain more leaves. A bruised Waymon heads towards his vehicle. Lexie runs out of the church after him. LEXIE Robin! Waymon stops instantly and turns around walking slowly toward Lexie. Batman? In the flesh. WAYMON LEXIE (laughs) - Waymon cm It's refreshin; little lnterne1 curate inforn are you? I'm Batman. very simple. Waymon beo ' This isn't a jc brother and r Lexie fearless!: Aw, Goldenb \ Exactly how r about me? Are you serio1 fact you, Mon a re plastered c stand? Your r Thursday. Or \J to be alone. .ave a good­ ·e of her. ·s the sanctuary m. N :appear into the 1es the building. Y. BAPTIST DAY I.eaves scurry trees rain more . ymon heads ~ runs out of the him. dy and turns toward Lexie. N The Means, Act One - Analecta Waymon cautiously pulls Lexie aside. WAYMON (sarcastic) It's refreshing to put a face to my little Internet buddy who gives inac­ curate information. (pause) Who are you? LEXIE I'm Batman. Your Robin. It's all very simple. Waymon becomes frustrated and grab Lexie's arm. WAYMON This isn't a joke. I just lost my brother and probably my reputation. Lexie fearl.essly snatches her arm away . LEXIE Aw, Goldenboy's got a boo-boo! WAYMON Exactly how much do you know about me? LEXIE Are you serious? Aside from the fact you, Monet and Aliycha's faces are plastered on every supermarket stand? Your reality show airs every Thursday. Or did you forget? 95 96 Drama WAYMON You know what I'm talking about. LEXIE You're wasting time on irrelevant­ questions. What you need to do ... WAYMON Who are you to tell me what to do? Look where your little "Batman" information got me.Waymon points to his swollen eye. WAYMON (CONT'D) My brother still married her. l can't wait till he finds out she's not pregnant. I hope ... LEXIE That's where you're wrong, Robin. (pause) I was hoping with your help, wecould've prevented this marriage. That's why I contacted you through the Internet. Lexie digs in her purse and pulls out a cigarette. LEXIE (CONT'D) I never intended to meet with you face to face but l could tell through your emails you were getting desper­ ate. - Waymon takes and ligh ' You don't str smoke. l knew you w something sn showed up. Y Waymon frou Lexie's m \ No. Then why do \ In case a beaL one. Sounds of AP Waymon and L the back OJ \l You a reporte ~ king about. , irrelevant­ eed to do ... ~ : what to do? "Batman" aymon points N 1) d her. I out she's not ·ong, Robin. •ith your help, this marriage. . you through md pulls out a )) ~et with you l tell through :etting desper- The Means, Act One - Analecta Waymon takes a lighter out of his pocket and lights Lexie's cigarette. WAYMON You don't strike me as the type to smoke. LEXIE I knew you were going to do something stupid today. That'swhy I showed up. You smoke? Waymon frowns as he passively waves Lexie's smoke away from him. WAYMON No. LEXIE Then why do you carry a lighter? WAYMON In case a beautiful woman needs one. Sounds of APPLAUSE come from the church. Waymon and Lexie start walking toward the back of the church building. WAYMON You a reporter? LEXIE 97 98 Drama Something like that. WAYMON For who? LEXIE For me. Waymon takes a piece of bubble gum from his pocket and pops it into his mouth. WAYMON What's it to you if Monet marries into my family and takes over the business? LEXIE I have my reasons. Bubble gum? WAYMON Winslow thought it would be a nice gimmick for the show. Now it's a habit. Want some? LEXIE No thank you. I've got my lollipop in the car. Look, you've gotta get back in that church. WAYMON For what? LEXIE How else are Monet is up t ' You're the on her. You tell 1 Lexie takes on then drops it 1 out wit Everything's c A few people Maitron and s· EXT-INT CHURCH; }v What's wrong Aliycha scans t1 p Waymon's stil moved. M Why do yous could believe : be false? N of bubble gum ips it into his N net marries :es over the )ble gum? N :iuld be a nice Now it's a : my lollipop re gotta get IN The Means, Act One - Analecta How else are we going to know what Mon~t is up to? WAYMON You're the one with all the dirt on her. You tell me. Lexie takes one last puff of her cigarette then drops it to the ground, mashing it out with her pink pumps. LEXIE Everything's changed. A few people trickle out of the church. Maitron and Aliycha are among the small crowd. EXT. - INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH/ FRONT BUILDING -DAY MAITRON What's wrong? Aliycha scans the parking lot with a look of concern. ALIYCHA Waymon's still here. His car hasn't moved. MAI TRON Why do you suppose Waymon could believe Monet's pregnancy to be fa lse? 99 100 Drama More PEOPLE spill out of the church. A WOMAN prances about holding a basket with a yellow bow. She is passes out little white sacks of rice with a yellow ribbon tightly sealing its contents. Aliycha and Maitron each receive a sack and fumble with the yellow ribbon. ALIYCHA He probably thought she faked it just to spite him for choosing me as his fiancee instead of her. She even turned down half a million to stay on the show and for the chance of Waymon choosing her. She was re­ jected and broke. l just don't know why Waymon wouldn't just tell me. MAITRON Why would he? ALIYCHA I'm his fiancee. MAITRON Only on televison. ALIYCHA He chose me! MAITRON Only on television. ALIYCHA We love each other! - ~ Only-on-telev Maitron u Aliycha's she walk furthe1 awaiting the If you can ma it. lf it doesn' Bachelor will you can put o Winslow am church. Everyc You actresses seriously. Juli< Ryan, Nicole, Waymon's far. dis tract you fr career. When black actress, ' friend. You co Berry. l can m As Winslow an to Maitron anc aiming the rice hits Monet in h from the res A : of the church. bout holding a v. She is passes >f rice with a ing its contents. :h receive a sack eltow ribbon. <\ he faked it Loosing me as ler. She even Ilion to stay le chance of . She was re­ ;t don't know t just tell me. N A N A 1N A The Means, Act One - Analecta MAITRON Only-.on-television. Maitron wraps his arms around Aliycha's shoulders. They proceed to walk further down the line of guest awaiting the bride and grooms depar­ ture. MAITRON (CONT'D) If you can marry Waymon, do it. If it doesn't work out then #l Bachelor will just be one more thing you can put on your resume. Winslow and Monet step out of the church. Everyone applauds and throws rice. MAITRON (CONT'D) You actresses take your jobs too seriously. Julia Roberts, Lopez, Meg Ryan, Nicole Arie-Parker. .. Don't let Waymon's family entanglements distract you from advancing your career. When Hollywood calls for a black actress, you better jump, girl­ friend. You could be the next Halle Berry. I can make it happen. As Winslow and Monet step down closer to Maitron and Aliycha, Aliycha starts aiming the rice at Monet. A grain of rice hits Monet in her eye. She shields herself from the rest of the "rice tossing". ALIYCHA 101 102 Drama The only thing that's going to hap­ pen is my becoming Mrs. Waymon Stand fleck. As Aliycha throws the rice at Monet she says: ALIYCHA (CONT'D) We'll-all-be-one-big-happy-family! EXT . INTERFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH/BACKSIDE OF CHURCH-DAY Lexie peeks behind the church building spying on Aliycha and Maitron. WAYMON Lexie! What's changed? Lexie snaps out of her infatuation with Aliycha and Maitron's conversation. LEXIE You have to go back. WAYMON To what? LEXIE To making nice-nice with Monet. WAYMON So I can ... ? - Know what lv next. \ She's gonna s Standfleck C< That's what sl Standfleck nc Silen The hell it is. the reception dapologize to to your jealou: " But I'm not je and congratul; baby. Waymon spits fresh piece of b1 \\, Why would Iv crazy like that? Because you're to be one step in-law. You're t her. To everyb< pathetic and ir :oing to hap­ lrs. Waymon ce at Monet she A )) ;:>py-fami ly! H BAPTIST CS/DE OF DAY church building rid Maitron. IN d? nfatuation with s conversation. >N vith Monet. >N The Means, Act One - Analecta LEXIE Know what Monet is going to do next. WAYMON She's gonna sink her claws in Standfleck Communications. That's what she's gonna do. She's a Stand fleck now. It's a done deal. Silence. Lexie paces. LEXIE (grins) The hell it is. You're going to goto the reception sloppy drunk an­ dapologize to the newlyweds. Admit to your jealously towards Winslow ... WAYMON But I'm not jealous! LEXIE and congratu late them on their new baby. Waymon spits his gum out and pops a fresh piece of bubble gum in his mouth. WAYMON Why would l want to do something crazy like that? LEXIE Because you're on a roll. You need to be one step ahead of your sister­ in-law. You're no longer a threat to her. To everybody, you're pitiful, pathetic and insanely jealous. 103