Global écho Page #12

Synopsis: John, a young boy who has lost his father, possesses a remarkable singing talent but suffers from the ridicule and abuse of his stepfather, Jason. This mistreatment has left him with deep-seated psychological scars. Despite these challenges, John finds solace and encouragement from his supportive friends, his mother, and his brother. Determined to pursue his passion for singing, John faces his stepfather head-on, uncovering hidden truths about his own life and Jason's true motives. As he delves deeper, John discovers that Jason is acting on a will left by John's deceased father. The conflict intensifies as John navigates these revelations and contends with external threats from a dangerous gang seeking to settle scores. Will John succeed in reconciling with his stepfather and overcoming the forces against him, or will the threats prove too formidable?
Original Story by: imad chelloufi
Year:
2020
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Sana and Carlos watching the emergency room , they don't believe what happened, their gaze show's great sorrow.

Steve and Claudia holding their hands.

Dead place ,so quiet till they hear john screaming.

John (O.S.)

Mom, where are you.

Everyone standing up , looking at each other like they were imagine it.

Kira

Lord, did you hear that? - I don't believe it.

Sana

I heard it too.

KIRA:

John....

She rushing to open the door and walking few steps than stopped.

She sees John on the bed looking at her with big smile.

She freezing in here place didn't move muscle only watching .

John

Mom...are okay?

She slowly walks towards him, tears of joy in her eyes, a dazed look on her face.

The sound of door opening, Steve and Claudia appears, they rushed towards him and hugs him hard out of happiness.

They kissing him on his cheek and Head as speaks.

Claudia

I'm happy you're alive.

Steve

I almost gave up hope. I just thought I would never see you again.

John tightly hugged them while speaking in a joking tone.

John

I will bury you and have party on your grave's.

Kira sat on the bed, staring silently as if she did not believe he is alive.

They stopped hugging, Steve and Claudia went steps back and starts looking at him with smile.

We turn back to reveal Sana and Carlo coming in.

Carlos rises his head, he found John seeing him happily.

Carlos

Holly Molly, man , you snuck up on me.

Sana went running towards him than jump.

She Hugh him with full love and emotional as she'd tears out of joy.

Sana finds the words unlocking her emotions. Eyes glisten,Lips quiver, voice falters as she stopped hugging him.

Everyone looks at her confused, Sana emotional dam bursts and kissed him for the first time.

Sana

(As smiling)

I'll let you in on a little secret. I've been looking forward to this kiss.

John

(As smiling)

After this kiss my birthday wish came true.

The sound of knocking on the door gently, everyone turns to see who is it.

Jack (O.S.)

Honey,may I come in?

Kira

Of course you can.

The sound of door opening, Jack appears as standing near the entrance seeing John with happy looks and smiling.

John

Mom,who is this guy?

KIRA:

(As smiling)

Jack is the love of my life.

JOHN:

(Wondering tone)

I thought my dad is your true love.

Steve

it's a long story. we have two fathers

Kira

In the meantime, just rest easy, sugar, when you get home I will tell you everything.

Claudia

Let's get going, Steve.

Steve kiss him on his head than starts leaving while he speaks.

Steve

I'll see you at home.

John

Alright bro.

(Seeing Jack)

(Wondering tone)

You and my father have the same features very much as if I see him standing in front of me.

Steve and Claudia leaves while Kira holding the hands of Jack lovingly While laughing lightly.

Jack

We're twins, son!

JOHN:

No way!

JACK:

Kira, told me You have a talent for singing.

JOHN:

Yes,sir.

JACK:

Please called me, Jack or dad.

JOHN:

But I have one.

Kira

Jason and I are getting a divorce.

John's face changed sadly after hearing the news, lowered his head and spoke in a tone of sadness.

JOHN:

Okay, Mom, Maybe in the end I get used to living without father.

Everyone be influenced by his words, with quick steps Jack came towards him, a warm hug to ease him.

Jack

Perhaps you lost a father, but you gained another one, I will do everything I can to keep this family happy.

Sana

Oh that's so sweet.

Carlos

You seem like a real lucky bloke.

(Sad tone)

Why no body love me,why.

Carlos fell to his knees, grumbling as he spoke pessimistically while everyone looks at him smiling as they happy.

Sana

Be-hold the king of drama.

John

(As smiling)

Well, aren't you being a tad melodramatic, Carlos?

Carlos

(As seeing John)

My whole family hates me, and papa was the one who exposed us!

Kira and Jack fall in the traps and believe him starring with sadness while the laughs on the face of Sana and John.

Carlos standing up and walking back and forward and he still complain.

KIRA:

Oh, poor kid.

John

Mom, please, Among the five siblings he is the spoiled child.

Suddenly, Carlos stopped walking and quickly turned to them while speaks in a funny way.

CARLOS:

And don't forget the handsome one.

(As pointing to his face)

this angelic face that made me a Wide reputation.

Everyone burst into laughter for a few seconds and then paused, Sana slowly advancing towards him with smiling.

Sana

(With joking tone)

Nobody can resist Mr. Sweet-face.

CARLOS:

You have a better sense of humor than John did, that's for sure.

Kira

Kid's, fun time's over!

Jack

He needs to rest and so do you.

A quick kiss from Sana on the cheek of John, she is leaving as Waves.

Everyone gets out than close the door behind them, leaving John Alone while he lying on the bed and looking to the roof.

John

(To himself)

The winds of change have begun to sweep my life, dad.

Cut TO:

Ext. schoolyard - AFTERNOON.

We fly across the schoolyard,we seeing pupils everywhere, talking with unheard voice, sitting quietly on the grass and seats, reading books, listen to music.

We getting closer to the right we see Sana and Carlos having seat and seeing forward while speaks.

We see the teachers walking around and janitor talking in the cellphone near the tree.

Sana

Where's your little girlfriend?

Carlos

(Serious tone)

She had a car accident.

SANA:

Oh my gosh..., When?

CARLOS:

(Mocking tone)

Yesterday in my dreams.

She turns towards him with unhappy glance while he laughing hard.

SANA:

you filthy little dog.

Sana is little bit angry you can see it on her face as she trying to hit him while he cover his face and laughing.

CARLOS:

no big deal, it's all right. just a little scratch.

SANA:

Scratch...

CARLOS:

Stop it... I'm just joking with you.

We turned right we see Sarah coming, after she saw Sana hitting Carlos , she comes running.

Sarah

You stay away from my boyfriend.

Sana stop hitting him than sit down looking at Sarah coming.

Sana

Your guardian angel is coming.

Carlos is sitting upright with that mocking smile on his face watching Sarah coming straight to him.

Sana is quite just watching as she was thinking.

Sarah is arriving , she standing in front of them with arrogant tone she speaks.

SARAH:

Weirdo, before I kick your butt,,I want to ask you something?

SANA:

Hit me with it.

(Strong gaze)

And if you could, i'd like to see you try!

SARAH:

Later,How's he doing now?

SANA:

He'll be released from the hospital tonight and able to return to his home.

SARAH:

That's fantastic news.

Sarah starts walking away while she speaks.

Sarah

Sana, tell your boyfriend I'll be over later.

She stopped and turns towards Carlos while he was looking around and throw on students with small rock.

He hit some on their heads.

We see students shouting loudly on Carlos.

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Imad Chelloufi

I am a screenwriter specializing in American cinema, with extensive experience in writing films and television series. I have the ability to transform small ideas into extraordinary artistic works thanks to my wide imagination and endless creativity. more…

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