Horrible Bosses

FADE IN:

1 INT. NICK'S APARTMENT - LATE NIGHT 1

Looking incredibly weary, NICK WATERS, 30's, enters his

apartment in his business suit. He stumbles into --

2 INT. NICK'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS ACTION 2

He drops his briefcase, strips off his jacket, loosens

his tie and collapses onto the bed like a dead man. PAN

OVER TO the alarm clock which reads "1:23 AM."

MATCH CUT TO:

3 INT. NICK'S BEDROOM - EARLY MORNING 3

The alarm clock now reads "4:59 AM." It switches to

"5:
00" and a BLARING BUZZER goes off. Nick sits up in

bed, shuts off the buzzer and painfully forces himself

out of bed. He hurries out of the bedroom, passing the

saddest, deadest houseplant in history.

4 INT. NICK'S KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER 4

Nick opens his fridge to reveal a wasteland of moldy

leftover containers and crusty condiments. The orange

juice container he grabs is empty.

NICK:

Damn.

He opens the freezer. It contains nothing but multiple

boxes of "Jimmy Dean's Breakfast Bowl -- with Bacon!" He

pops one in the microwave, then glances over at a framed

photo of a slightly younger Nick kissing a smiling OLD

WOMAN on the cheek. The frame reads: "I Y Grandma!"

Nick sighs sadly.

5 INT. NICK'S BATHROOM - MINUTES LATER 5

Nick sits on the toilet eating his breakfast bowl with a

fork. He takes some toilet paper from the roll and wipes

his mouth with it.

6 INT. NICK'S SHOWER - MOMENTS LATER 6

Nick showers while simultaneously brushing his teeth and

shaving. He loses track and brushes his face with the

toothbrush.

2.

7 INT. NICK'S BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER 7

Nick hastily grabs work clothes from his messy drawers

and closet. Clearly, no laundry has been done in a

while.

8 INT. NICK'S APARTMENT ELEVATOR - MOMENTS LATER 8

Nick hurriedly buttons his shirt, tucks it in and begins

tying his tie as the elevator reaches the lobby.

9 INT. NICK'S CAR - SHORT TIME LATER 9

As he drives to work, he dials a number and transfers it

to speakerphone.

JENNA (V.O.)

(GROGGY)

Hello?

NICK:

(CHEERY)

Hey, Jenna, it's Nick.

JENNA (V.O.)

It's five-thirty in the morning,

Nick.

NICK:

Yeah, sorry. This is like the

only time I have to make any

personal calls. I just wanted to

see if you felt like going out

again because I had a great time

with you on our last date.

JENNA (V.O.)

Our last date was two weeks ago.

You haven't called me since.

NICK:

I know and that's my bad. I've

been swamped at work --

JENNA (V.O.)

Yeah, I remember. Work was all

you talked about when we went out.

NICK:

Right. Well, I'm up for a

promotion which will give me a lot

more free time --

(CONTINUED)

3.

9 CONTINUED:
9

JENNA (V.O.)

Listen, I'm actually seeing

someone. And even if I weren't,

the last thing I need is some

career-obsessed guy complaining

about work all the time. See you

around, Nick.

She hangs up.

10 EXT. COMMTRONIX INDUSTRIES - SHORT TIME LATER 10

A soulless four-story building in a drab office park.

Nick exits his car and runs full-speed to the entrance.

11 INT. COMMTRONIX INDUSTRIES LOBBY - CONTINUOUS ACTION 11

Nick bursts through the doors and looks at his watch. It

reads "6:
02." He looks up at a security camera with a

flashing red light, indicating he is on tape.

NICK:

F***!

DISSOLVE TO:

12 INT. NICK'S CUBICLE - LATER 12

Nick sits at his desk inputting information from a large

PILE of documents into a spreadsheet on his computer.

The clock on his computer turns to "8:00 AM."

HARKEN (O.S.)

Nick.

Nick jumps, startled. He turns to see his boss, DAVE

HARKEN, 40's, standing behind him.

NICK:

Yes?

HARKEN:

See you in my office?

4.

13 INT. HARKEN'S OFFICE - CLOSE ON A VIDEOTAPE REPLAY - 13

MOMENTS LATER:

of the lobby security camera footage on a television.

The time code at the bottom of the screen reads "6:02."

We see Nick looking up at the camera and silently

mouthing the word "F***!" The image freezes and we PULL

BACK to see Harken holding the remote. Nick stands

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