Asylum Page #4

JAHN:

That's it!

Jahn and Doug climb some steps up to the entrance door, Chris remains

at the foot of the steps. Doug tries to open the door. To one side is

a pane-less window frame - Doug looks in.

DOUG:

Interesting. Do reckon I could

fit through here?

JAHN:

Sure, I've done it easily.

DOUG:

Hey Chris, keep an eye on things.

Doug inches through window. Once in, he lights up his Zippo lighter.

DOUG (OS)

There's a lot of bloody rubble lying

around.......Jesus, it's dark!

Doug puts his head out the window.

DOUG:

Have you got your Mag-Lite, Chris?

ANGLE Chris getting torch out of his pocket and tossing it carefully

up to Jahn who passes it onto Doug.

INT - DECREPID BUILDING - DOUG - NIGHT

Doug stands on an unprotected balcony level which is stepped, small-

scale rubble everywhere and some rubbish. There is an abyss beyond

the balcony and rough brick rear wall of auditorium. Doug moves to

edge of balcony and looks down to the earth floor below. Doug comes

back up balcony and follows a side-passage down. He squeezes past

some steelwork and over more rubble. A car passes slowly outside and

Doug switches off torch momentarily. He then proceeds along a

corridor with peeled paint, loose light fittings and exposed wiring.

He tries a light switch, it doesn't work. Doug enters into foyer area

and looks down towards the lower level with it's dirt floor. The

steps leading down have been partly excavated to reveal a large sewer

pipe. Doug climbs over pipe and walks into auditorium.

DOUG:

Wow.........I don't believe it.

Doug explores the auditorium space more, there is building debris,

pieces of wood, sheet steel and some metal conduit. Doug goes back up

into foyer and follows another corridor which leads up to the balcony

area, but comes out on the other side. He walks across balcony back

to the window and checks the door lock nearby, before putting his head

out through the window.

DOUG:

You were right Jahn, it's a great

space..... Hey, Chris. Do you want

to come and look?

CHRIS:

No thanks, I think we ought to

get going though.

EXT - COURTYARD - DOUG/CHRIS/JAHN - NIGHT

Doug climbs out through window and rejoins Jahn and Chris.

DOUG:

Chris, what if I were to cut you in as

partner in this project - together we

could make it swing, all it needs is a

good clean out and the power on, then

we're in business.

CHRIS:

I don't know man, I'll drink beer and

shoot crap with you anytime, but this

is different.

DOUG:

Damn right it is, it's a chance to do

something meaningful for a change, to

leave our mark on this town. Hell,

you'll probably be gone in another six

months and all you'll have done is

taught some kids the lines to a

Led Zep' song - c'mon, don't run out

on me now!

CHRIS:

Alright I give in. But let's not end

up in jail. Okay?

DOUG:

You got my word on it.

EXT - PRAGUE STREET - DOUG/KATKA/CHRIS - NIGHT

Jahn then Doug and Chris rejoin Katka who is pacing around.

KATKA:

Doug you said you wouldn't be long.

Come on, I've got to go. Now!

DOUG:

Alright, I'm coming. It's the

perfect place Jahn, thanks.

DOUG:

Chris are you teaching tomorrow?

CHRIS:

No, I got nothing till Tuesday.

DOUG:

Great. Let's say nine o'clock

here tomorrow. Catch you later

partner.

Doug runs to catch up with Katka. Chris and Jahn walking off together

in the opposite direction. Doug swings Katka around by the waist.

KATKA:

It's not fair, you hardly talked

to me tonight.

DOUG:

I'm sorry but it's been a crazy

evening. I'm going to make that place

into something big. God, I love you!

Doug kisses Katka and they embrace. Doug pushes Katka back up against

a wall in the shadows and it continues passionately.

KATKA:

Oh Doug, stop it, I have to get home.

EXT - PRAGUE STREET - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

Shortly they come to the main road on the Old Town riverbank side not

far from Charles Bridge and they pause.

DOUG:

Let's walk over the bridge, we haven't

done that for a while.

KATKA:

We should go to the Metro it's quicker.

DOUG:

Nonsense, we can pick up the tram on the

other side, it won't take any longer.

Come on!

Doug pulls Katka in the direction of the bridge.

EXT - CHARLES BRIDGE - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

Doug and Katka walk across Charles Bridge. Show the illuminated

beauty of the area including castle. Some musical BUSKERS are

knocking out a Simon & Garfunkel tune. LOVERS and TOURISTS pass in

each direction. Doug stops Katka half-way along and he pulls her to

one side.

DOUG:

Kat, I'm in paradise. I don't ever

want to leave.

KATKA:

So, we won't be going to London?

DOUG:

No, not just yet.

EXT - PRAGUE STREET - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

Doug and Katka run for a tram

INT - TRAM - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

There are a dozen or so other PASSENGERS. Doug takes a seat and Katka

sits on his lap. Tram announces next stop. A MAN gets on with a

muzzled DOG.

EXT - TRAM - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

Doug and Katka get off tram, there are only TWO PASSENGERS left on

tram. Doug and Katka walk over to a modern low-rise apartment

building.

DOUG:

I hope you're going to invite me in?

KATKA:

Everybody is at home, it's no good.

DOUG:

Let's have a look anyway.

INT - APARTMENT BUILDING - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

Katka leads Doug up the stairs and she puts key in a doorlock. Doug

is fondling her from behind as the door is opened and they enter.

INT - APARTMENT - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

Doug enters reception area as Katka closes the front door. ANGLE

Katka's MUM in the kitchen pouring some wine, she looks round to greet

them as Doug and Katka take off their shoes. A wiener DOG runs to

Katka.

(Mum:
Attractive 40yr-old divorcee)

MUM:

Ciao Baby, Hello Douglas!

KATKA:

Ahoj

DOUG:

Hi Mrs M.

Katka's Mum comes out of the kitchen with two glasses, one wine, one

whisky and heads to the lounge with the dog following her, the T.V. is

on and she closes the glazed door behind her. There is a bathroom, a

toilet and two bedrooms leading off the reception area. Katka goes

over to one of the bedroom doors and knocks gently, before going in.

KATKA:

Ciao

ANGLE Katka's sister HELENA reclined on one of two beds.

(Helena:
Fifteen yr-old Czech girl)

HELENA:

I'm not moving.

ON KATKA/DOUG

KATKA:

See!

DOUG:

Max looked like he needed a walk, why

don't you take him?

ANGLE Helena.

HELENA:

He doesn't, he's been!

DOUG:

A hundred crowns says he'd like to

go again.

ANGLE Helena

HELENA:

I am not going!

Doug turns away to Katka who closes the door

KATKA:

She's tired.

DOUG:

It's bad news when you can't even

bribe kids.

Doug embraces Katka.

DOUG:

I want you so bad. She'll be asleep

soon, maybe we could do it quietly

under the sheets.

KATKA:

No way Doug, I can't.

DOUG:

Yeah, you're right....

I've got an idea!

Doug leads Katka to the bathroom.

KATKA:

Dougy?

INT - BATHROOM - DOUG/KATKA - NIGHT

Door is blocked shut with a clothes horse, on which there are some

clothes and there is Doug and Katka's discarded clothes on the floor.

Show open shower cubicle where Doug and Katka are vigorously making

love under running shower. Erotic action with Katka supported by Doug

and her legs wrapped around his back. Usual cries and murmurs as

steam builds up.

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