Creed Page #8

Rocky has Adonis performing an unusual task. Hitting the

heavy bag with his shoulders, no hands. Adonis is dripping

sweat.

H. Ext. Street- night

It is quite cold as Adonis runs through the deserted South

Philly marketplace. He passes by Rocky, who stands beside his

van.

I. Hogie shop- Night.

Adonis stands with Bianca as they have their cheese steak

dinner in the famous Pat’s Cheesesteaks. People watch as they

share bites of each other’s sandwiches and share a playful

kiss.

J. Int. Gym

Adonis is doing one arm pushups in the ring. People look on,

especially Sporino and Leo.

ROCKY (CONT’D)

Time!

ADONIS:

When we gonna spar?

ROCKY:

When ya ready,

K. Int. Bianca’s Apartment- night

The clock reads 4:15am as she looks out the window... down

below she sees Adonis getting into Rocky’s van and departing.

L. Ext. Deserted Backyard- Morning

Adonis looks at a pait of chickens standing nervously in

front of him and Rocky.

ADONIS:

Man, seriously?

ROCKY:

Old school- go!

Adonis starts after the fleeing chickens, and surprisingly

quickly snatches one up.

ADONIS:

Old schools out!

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ROCKY:

Chickens are slowing down...

62 INT. MICKEY’S GYM- TWO WEEKS LATER 62

Adonis, now wearing his gloves, throws the left jab against

weathered, horizontal heavy bag.

Rocky stands behind him, watching the impact of each punch.

The end of round bell sounds. Adonis sits down, trying to

catch his breath.

ROCKY:

You rest on your feet.

He pops up as Sporino approaches Rocky.

SPORINO:

Kid’s lookin’ good.

ROCKY:

We got a ways to go...

Adonis walks over.

SPORINO:

(to Adonis)

Whattya weigh right now?

ADONIS:

180, why?

SPORINO:

(to Rocky)

If he could get down to a buck 75

in a month, we might be able to put

something together

(to Adonis)

If you’re interested that is.

ADONIS:

Hell yeah, I’m interested-

ROCKY:

(to Adonis)

Hey, you do the fightin’ alright?

Rocky walks Sporino out of earshot of Adonis.

ROCKY (CONT’D)

You talkin about going up against

your kid?

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SPORINO:

He could use a fight to keep warm.

And people will come out to see you

in the corner again. We could get

it done at the Blue Horizon. Make a

few bucks for everybody.

Rocky thinks on this.

ROCKY:

I’m just starting to get used to

this kid being around, know what I

mean?

SPORINO:

Yeah but he’s hungry. Let him eat.

Think about it, Rock. Lemmie know

by tomorrow.

Sporino pats Rocky on the shoulder and walks away.

63 EXT. MICKY’S GYM- DUSK 63

Adonis and Rocky, just finishing up their workouts, walk

towards Rocky’s van.

ADONIS:

You don’t think I can beat him?

ROCKY:

He fought golden gloves, open class

an won it-

ADONIS:

I fought a guy who won gloves in

Mexico.

ROCKY:

You win?

ADONIS:

Close enough...

(beat)

Things get rough in Mexico, trust

me. With you training me, I know I

can take this guy, Unc. Trust me.

(Italian Gangster voice)

Let me make you an offer you can’t

refuse.

Rocky shakes his head at this.

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ADONIS (CONT’D)

We take this match. And I got six

weeks to get in shape. I’ll do

whatever it takes, and if at the

end of six weeks, you don’t think

I’m ready:
call it off.

Rocky scratches his head.

ADONIS (CONT’D)

I didn’t fly 3,000 miles from home

to play around. This is what I’m

here for. I’ll go 24/7 with this

sh*t. Matter of fact, we can stop

playing around, we can go to crib

throw all my stuff in the van right

now.

ROCKY:

For what?

ADONIS:

We can take it to your place.

That’s how camp is right? You live

with the trainer... old school.

Let’s go, right now.

ROCKY:

Slow down. It’s been some time

since there’s been other people at

the house, since my Brother- In Law

passed away. Might be uncomfortble

for ya.

ADONIS:

Is it haunted?

ROCKY:

Course not.

ADONIS:

I’ll be alright then, let’s roll.

64 EXT. ADONIS’ PHILADELPHIA APARTMENT 64

Rocky sits in the driver’s seat while Adonis loads the last

of his stuff into the back. He walks around the sidewalk and

looks up at Bianca, who sits in her second story bedroom

window watching him.

BIANCA:

You sure you don’t need any help?

I’ll put these guns to use.

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She flexes her biceps. Adonis smiles and shakes his head.

ADONIS:

Done now.

BIANCA:

(sarcastiacally)

Darn.

Adonis knocks on the hood of the car. Getting Rocky’s

attention.

ADONIS:

Come meet my... my neighbor.

Rocky gets out of the van and takes a look at Bianca.

ROCKY:

How ya doin- somebody forgot to

gimmie ya name.

Rocky walks over to the sidewalk.

ADONIS:

Bianca, this is my Uncle I was

telling you about.

Bianca squints her eyes at Rocky for a beat.

BIANCA:

He’s White...

ROCKY:

Yeah, there is that...

Bianca points at Rocky.

BIANCA:

Holy sh*t... are you Rocky Balboa!

ROCKY:

Yeah. Listen I’m just helpin’ him

out. Anytime you wanna drop in, if

he aint trainin it’ll be okay.

ADONIS:

I’ll call you.

BIANCA:

Yeah... I won’t hold my breath...

She flashes a smile, Rocky blows her a kiss, and does a phony

bow. Adonis throws her a peace sign.

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She playfully rolls her eyes and closes the window on him.

They jump in the van and blast off.

65 INT. ROCKY’S HOUSE- NIGHT 65

Adonis and Rocky move boxes into a vacant room. Rocky

struggles with one, grows tired and sits it down.

ROCKY:

(rubs his back)

You don’t ever want a bad back.

ADONIS:

I got it

Adonis picks up where Rocky left off. He comes out of the

room and sees photos and signs of Paulie everywhere. Old

booze bottles, bar signs, and vintage Playboys mags.

ADONIS (CONT’D)

This your brother- law’s room?

Rocky nods.

ROCKY:

Paulie.

Adonis looks at the sagging bed.

ADONIS:

Guess he spent alot of time in

here.

Adonis leaps on it, and stretches out.

ADONIS (CONT’D)

Still comfy though.

66 EXT. PHILADELPHIA SKYLINE - DAY 66

The sun rises over the city. A garbage man collects trash on

the street corner.

67 INT. ROCKY’S HOUSE- ADONIS’ ROOM- EARLY MORNING 67

Adonis sleeps in a bed in the spare bedroom. THE SPINNERS

plays from old record player speakers, pumped to the max.

Adonis snaps up and checks his phone: 3:45am. He looks up to

see Rocky, fully dressed singing and dancing along to the

music.

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