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Leo’s team rushes into the ring to aid him. Sporino eyeing

Rocky.

80 INT. RINGSIDE SEATS- BLUE HORIZON 80

Bianca jumps out of her seat, rushes through the crowd, and

into the ring. She embraces Adonis, elated.

Leo comes back to his senses.

ADONIS:

Whooo, let’s tear this city up!

81 INT. LIVING ROOM- ROCKY’S HOUSE 81

Adonis and Bianca sit on the couch next to Rocky watching

SKYFALL. All of them look super sleepy. Bowls of Ice Cream

are everywhere. Bianca leans on Adonis’ chest. Rocky does a

sleepy head droop, then stands up.

ROCKY:

I’m gonna call it a night.

Congratulations, kid.

He walks down the hallway, and comes back with a blanket that

he places over Adonis and Bianca.

ADONIS:

Thanks Unc.

ROCKY:

No problem.

He goes to the back of the house. Bianca turns to Adonis. She

whispers.

BIANCA:

Hey.

Adonis opens his eyes, and looks at Bianca.

BIANCA (CONT’D)

I made something for you.

ADONIS:

Oh yeah?

Bianca nods.

BIANCA:

Close your eyes.

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Adonis closes his eyes. And Bianca pulls out her headphones

and places them in his ears. Adonis smiles, tries to peek.

BIANCA (CONT’D)

Keep em closed.

She presses play on her phone and a Beautiful, Haunting Song

starts to play. We hear it as Adonis does, all encompassing.

Bianca’s voice starts. Adonis keeps his eyes closed affected

by this. Bianca watches him closely. Adonis opens his eyes.

And kisses her. She straddles him, keeping their faces close.

82 INT. ROCKY’S KITCHEN- NEXT MORNING 82

Rocky, Adonis and Bianca make breakfast together. The Local

News plays on the TV in the living room. On screen, we see a

newscaster standing in front of the Blue Horizon Gym.

LOCAL NEWSCASTER

Local boxing fans got a blast from

the past when Rocky Balboa made a

return the ring last night. This

time, as a trainer. Balboa was in

the corner of Adonis Johnson, an

otherwise unknown light heavyweight

middleweight, who defeated local

bronze medalist Leo Sporino, with a

second round TKO.

Bianca’s eyes grow wide with excitement, and she rushes into

the living room, followed by Rocky and Adonis.

LOCAL NEWSCASTER (CONT’D)

But things took a dramatic twist on

reports that Johnson is the

biologic grandson of Apollo Creed

the late great heavyweight

champion, and close friend of Rocky

Balboa.

Bianca turns to Adonis, shock in her eyes. Adonis looks back

at her- busted. She heads back into the living room and grabs

her things.

ADONIS:

Wait.

She heads out of the door. Rocky looks on at the news as

Adonis follows them out.

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83 EXT. PHILADELPHIA STREET - DAY 83

Bianca walks briskly while Adonis tries to catch up.

ADONIS:

Slow down...

She walks faster.

ADONIS (CONT’D)

Hey.

Adonis tries to grab her hand, but Bianca pulls away and

continues to walk. She goes to the corner and tries to catch

a cab. The cab pulls up, Adonis pushes past Bianca and closes

the door, telling the driver to take off.

Bianca tries to catch another one.

ADONIS (CONT’D)

What are you doing?

BIANCA:

Going home.

ADONIS:

Why? What you trippin for?

BIANCA:

Are you seriously asking me that?

(beat)

I made love to you last night...

and then I turn on the news and

find out you’ve been lying to me.

You have any idea how that makes me

feel? Do you even care?

ADONIS:

I didn’t lie to you.

BIANCA:

I distinctly remember asking why

you’re a fighter. That would have

been the perfect time to say, “You

know, I’m related to the most

famous boxer who ever lived...”

Adonis searches for an answer.

ADONIS:

People look at me different when

they know. I didn’t want you

looking at me like that.

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BIANCA:

I’m not people... I don’t care

about that kind of sh*t. I care

about you keeping it 100 with me.

ADONIS:

Alright. From here on out, 100

percent honest and up front. Just

come back to the house with me.

Bianca rolls her eyes at this.

ADONIS (CONT’D)

I’m serious! On my grandfather’s

grave.

(beat)

We can start right now. Ask me

anything.

BIANCA:

Anything?

ADONIS:

Anything.

Bianca smiles. She can’t help but to be intrigued.

BIANCA:

How many girls you been with before

me?

Adonis winces.

ADONIS:

You’re different.

BIANCA:

How?

ADONIS:

Cause I want to be around you all

the time. I never felt like that

with anybody.

BIANCA:

It’s cause it’s new.

ADONIS:

But it doesn’t feel new. It’s like

I’ve known you forever. When I’m

close to you, it’s like I can do

anything.

Bianca crosses her arms, and looks off for a beat.

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ADONIS (CONT’D)

Tell me you don’t feel the same

way. Tell me you don’t and I’ll

drive you home myself.

BIANCA:

That’s passion, it’s infatuation.

That fades.

ADONIS:

I can’t see that.

BIANCA:

Why not?

ADONIS:

Sh*t feels too right. You make me

want to work hard. Want to win.

BIANCA:

So I’m just a good luck charm?

ADONIS:

You could find an insult in a box

of roses, huh?

BIANCA:

Naw, I just find the real.

(beat)

It’s cool though. Maybe you’re my

good luck charm too.

Bianca stares at him. She smiles.

ADONIS:

What?

BIANCA:

You do look like him.

Adonis quickly points at Bianca’s face, smiling.

ADONIS:

See! I knew it!

Adonis quickly grabs her by her knees and lifts her up high

into the air inducing a playful shriek. Her phone buzzes. And

she answers it while Adonis is holding her.

BIANCA:

(into phone)

Hello... Yeah this is she...

(to Adonis)

Put me down! Put me down!

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Adonis obliges. She puts her finger in her ear to hear the

phone better.

BIANCA (CONT’D)

Are you serious? Of course... Of

course... This is foreal, right?

Absolutely. Thank you so so much.

Bianca hangs the phone up, and takes off running at full

speed, screaming in joy. Adonis, confused, sprints after her.

ADONIS:

What?! What’s going on?

She stops and bends over out of breath.

BIANCA:

I got the gig... You’re looking at

the opening act!

Adonis screams at the top of his lungs. Bianca jumps onto his

waist.

A TRANSIENT MAN (White, 60s) stares at these two idiots like

they’ve lost their minds.

84 SERIES OF SHOTS 84

-Mary Anne Creed at her house, watching a report on Adonis.

-Lisa, Daryl, and the Kayla, who promptly puts her hands up

in celebration.

-Terrel in the Rec room, watching the report.

-Holiday, in his house in the UK, watching a similar report.

85 INT. ROCKY’S HOUSE- DUSK BACKYARD 85

Rocky and Adonis work the hand bags. Adonis sends quick,

fluid jabs at Rocky’s hands and stomach. The buzzer goes off,

and Rocky stops, and rubs his sore hands.

A plastic kitchen timer goes off. And Adonis stops. Rocky

takes off his hand pads and resets the timer.

ROCKY:

Relax. I’m on your side.

ADONIS:

Everybody knows...

ROCKY:

So what? You ashamed or something?

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