He's Just Not That Into You Page #13

GIGI:

Thanks for the tip.

NATHAN:

I'm sorry. That was rude. And that guy

I made out with was a total a**hole.

BRUCE:

You want me to smell you? I'm sure you

don't smell like trout.

Gigi LAUGHS.

GIGI:

Thanks. I'm good.

She cups her hand and surreptitiously checks her breath.

NATHAN:

I'm Nathan. This is Bruce.

GIGI:

Gigi. How do you guys know Alex?

BRUCE:

We don't. Our friend Mary heard about it

from some guy named Conor.

Gigi smiles in recognition.

NATHAN:

How do you know Alex?

GIGI:

I hope - I mean I'm pretty sure -

something is about to happen between us.

NATHAN:

So, you're here as like a guest, or like

his date?

BRUCE:

I hate that - when you don't know if

you're a date - so you don't know if you

should bring a friend, or if you're like

co-hosting or if you should stay til the

end to have alone time -

Suddenly, a look of DOUBT sweeps across Gigi's face.

GIGI:

He didn't really say.

She reflexively GRABS FOR THE CHEX MIX and starts gorging

on it again. Nathan stops her.

GIGI (CONT'D)

But I'm sure I'm more than just a guest.

I mean - there have been signs.

NATHAN:

Cool.

BRUCE:

I did get a slight waft of trout, though.

Take a mint.

He reaches in his pocket. Gigi looks at him gratefully.

GIGI:

Thank you.

INT. GRAMERCY MANSION - NIGHT

Dinner is over. The dance floor is crowded. The bride,

Paige, is out there. Beth's dad is dancing with her mom.

Beth's dad gives Beth a wink as she heads onto to the

dance floor with DOMINIC, 50s and fat.

DOMINIC:

So, where's Neil?

BETH:

We actually broke up.

DOMINIC:

No way. You guys were together for like

ten years.

BETH:

Seven. But yes, a long time.

They continue to dance.

DOMINIC:

Too bad cousins can't marry, huh? Cuz

then we could maybe -

BETH:

Eeew Dominic, gross.

Beth swats Dominic on the arm, and he laughs. And then

they are distracted by a COMMOTION ON THE DANCE FLOOR.

Everyone has stopped dancing. They are looking to the

floor, near the band. Beth pushes her way through to see-

HER DAD. HE HAS FALLEN TO HIS KNEES. HE'S CLUTCHING HIS

CHEST. AND HIS FACE IS TURNING AN ASHY, TERRIFYING GRAY.

INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

The place is packed. Gigi is smashed into a hallway,

trying to look relaxed. Alex comes up behind her.

ALEX:

I had no idea it would be such a

madhouse.

Gigi turns to him and smiles.

GIGI:

Hey. Great party.

ALEX:

Are any guys hitting on you? Do you need

me to evaluate their level of interest?

GIGI:

They were gay. Even I know that their

level of interest was probably low.

ALEX:

Well - too bad Bill couldn't make it. I

still think you guys would hit it off.

Gigi smiles knowingly - on to Alex's scam.

GIGI:

Oh OK. Right.

(air quotes)

"Bill".

Alex doesn't know how to take that.

ALEX:

Anyway - I'm on my way to put out some

more liquor. But it looks like the food

could use some refreshing -

He looks at the FOOD TABLE. Everything is empty.

ALEX (CONT'D)

Would you mind helping? I mean, just

refill the chips and stuff?

GIGI:

You mean, kind of like --- co-hosting?

Gigi LOOKS ELATED. Alex looks CONFUSED.

ALEX:

Uhh, OK. The chips are on top of the

fridge.

He walks away. Gigi smiles BIG.

INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - A LITTLE LATER

The party is now even more crowded. Gigi weaves her way

through the crowd. She's deftly holding SIX DRINKS,

passing them off to various people as she walks.

She stops at the food table, rearranges a few bowls.

She CATCHES ALEX'S EYE across the room, he's talking to

friends. She smiles and gives a THUMBS UP. He gives an

awkward thumbs up back and returns to his conversation.

INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - KITCHEN - A LITTLE LATER

Gigi is in the kitchen, mixing up some DIP. She chats

with a couple of PARTY-GOERS, very much at home.

PARTY-GOER #1

Really great party.

GIGI:

Thanks. When Alex said he wanted to have

a party, I was like "Let's do it."

PARTY-GOER #2

Thanks so much for having us.

GIGI:

No problem. Anytime.

An attractive TALL GIRL enters the kitchen, and starts

LOOKING IN THE CUPBOARDS. Gigi watches with interest.

GIGI (CONT'D)

Can I help you find something?

The Tall Girl finds a BOWL in the cabinet, and grabs it.

TALL GIRL:

No, that's OK. I got it.

She brings the bowl over to the counter, and starts

emptying Gigi's dip into the bowl. Gigi is THROWN.

TALL GIRL (CONT'D)

Thanks for mixing that up.

GIGI:

What?

TALL GIRL:

Alex asked me to get the dip together.

Thanks for getting it started.

Gigi's face grows red. The Tall Girl tastes the dip.

TALL GIRL (CONT'D)

Hmmm - could use a little more dill.

Then the Tall Girl deftly grabs the dip, and chips, and

heads back out to the party. Gigi looks to the confused

party-goers, not pleased.

INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - LATER

Bruce and Nathan wave to Gigi as they leave. People are

getting coats - the crowd is definitely thinning.

Gigi spots Alex in the kitchen and makes a beeline.

GIGI:

When someone's underwear ends up in your

toaster oven - it's been a good party.

Alex looks at the toaster oven and laughs.

ALEX:

I guess people had fun.

Then, the TALL GIRL emerges.

TALL GIRL:

Alex, you want me to start cleaning up?

Gigi STARES DAGGERS AT HER.

GIGI:

That's sweet of you. But I thought I'd

stick around, so I'll take care of it.

TALL GIRL:

No. I got it.

The tall girl shoots Gigi a dirty look as she grabs a

trash bag. Gigi grabs one, too. Alex looks mystified.

ALEX:

Knock yourselves out.

INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - STILL LATER

It is really late. Everyone's gone - except the TALL

GIRL and ALEX, who sit on the couch playing a NBA LIVE on

the XBOX. Gigi enters from the kitchen.

GIGI:

I think I've rounded up the last of the

beer bottles.

The tall girl and Alex do not look up from the game.

Gigi stands there awkwardly.

GIGI (CONT'D)

So, umm - what game is this?

They ignore her. She looks around. It's awkward.

GIGI (CONT'D)

Well, maybe I should just -- you know --

I mean it's past three and -

TALL GIRL:

YES!! Suck it!

Alex tosses down his controller.

ALEX:

You are sensational.

The tall girl beams. Gigi flinches.

TALL GIRL:

Did you say it's past three? Man, I

gotta go.

Gigi suppresses a SMILE. The Tall Girl gives Alex a hug,

and heads out. Gigi, finally alone with Alex, sits next

to him on the couch. They're silent for a moment.

ALEX:

Thanks for staying and helping clean up

- but I really gotta get to bed.

GIGI:

Is that an invitation?

ALEX:

What?

GIGI:

I'm sorry. That was cheesy. I'm not

good at this.

But then -- before Alex knows what's happening, Gigi is

LUNGING at him. She puts his face in her hands, and

starts to KISS HIM. REALLY KISS HIM. Finally, Gigi

pulls away. She looks breathless.

GIGI (CONT'D)

Yes!

Alex looks a little afraid.

GIGI (CONT'D)

I knew it. I knew it. The best

relationships grow out of friendships.

She goes in to kiss him again. This time he stops her.

ALEX:

Wait - what?

GIGI:

Ummmm....

ALEX:

Now you and I are in a relationship?

GIGI:

Well, I'd say if we're not at

relationship station--ship, we're at

least on the track.

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