Sister Act Page #15

Christy turns to Mary Robert, having received a holy

message.

CHRISTY:

We must do this sacred thing, Mary

Robert.

MARY ROBERT:

(desperate)

Of course! We must do it! It's the

will of God! What is it?

CHRISTY:

(shutting her eyes,

for the full spiritual

effect)

We must... get you some experience. We

must... leave this place.

MARY ROBERT:

Are you sure?

Another BLAST OF MUSIC from the street. Christy turns to

the crucifix. She gets confirmation.

CHRISTY:

(to Jesus)

We hear you.

EXT. STREET

The outer wall of the convent. A door swings open, and

Christy sticks her head out. She looks both ways, and

steps outside. She beckons to Mary Robert, who appears

from behind her. Mary Robert looks very wary. Christy

pulls her along.

EXT. A STREET NEARBY

Christy and Mary Robert walk along a street a few blocks

from the convent.

MARY ROBERT:

(looking around

cautiously)

Are you sure this is what Reverend

Mother had in mind?

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CHRISTY:

I know it is. It's life. Experience.

Take a deep breath.

Christy breathes deep, and then lets out a whoop. She

spins, letting her habit billow around her.

MARY ROBERT:

(shocked)

Mary Clarence!

CHRISTY:

Now you.

Mary Robert's eyes widen. She points to herself -- "Me?"

Christy nods. Mary Robert lets out a tiny little whoop,

and does a little, timid hop.

CHRISTY:

It's a start.

EXT. SOCIAL CLUB

A neighborhood hang-out, the windows bright with neon beer

signs. The exterior is colorfully painted; the club all

but explodes with good times. A group of teenagers lounge

on the steps, sipping beers and smoking. Among the

teenagers are the girls from Christy's Christian Youth

group. Christy and Mary Robert approach, and the group

falls silent.

CHRISTY:

How are you doing.

LAWANDA:

(puzzled)

Hey, Sisters. Are you going in there?

CHRISTY:

You know it.

MARY ROBERT:

We need experience.

CHRISTY:

(remembering she's a

nun)

It's part of St. Katherine's new

community outreach program. How old are

you? You shouldn't be smoking. Have you

ever seen a diseased lung? Hand 'em

over.

Lawanda reluctantly hands over her cigarettes. Christy

turns to a TEENAGE BOY who's drinking beer.

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CHRISTY:

And you, with the devil's brew passing

through your lips.

(holding out her hand)

A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

The boy hands over the beer. Christy and Mary Robert

enter the club.

INT. SOCIAL CLUB

Christy enters the club and grins. She takes a drag on

the cigarette. Mary Robert grabs the beer from Christy's

hand, and takes a swig.

CHRISTY:

(shocked)

Bobs

MARY ROBERT:

Experience! Right?

CHRISTY:

Right.

The club is alive with activity; the bar is crowded,

couples are making out at small tables, and the dance floor

is packed. The atmosphere is a combination of hazy

darkness and colored lights; the club should have the

feeling of a hot neighborhood party, with people of all

ages and races. The MUSIC percolates, and Christy starts

to move to it. She and Mary Robert find a table in the

corner, and signal a nearby waitress.

CHRISTY:

A couple of bowls of chili.

(holding up the beer)

And another round of these.

The waitress looks at the two women strangely; the club

has never hosted nuns before.

MARY ROBERT:

(to the waitress,

confidentially)

I have to do this. So I can become a

nun.

CHRISTY:

(to the waitress)

Initiation. You understand. Later on,

we make her wear her underwear on her

head.

MARY ROBERT:

Really?

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CHRISTY:

(to the waitress)

And she wants to be a nun.

The waitress leaves, shaking her head. Christy and Mary

Robert watch the action at the club.

Across the room, MIKE the bartender stares at the nuns,

especially Christy; he tries to place her.

MARY ROBERT:

Who are all these people?

CHRISTY:

This is your neighborhood. Your turf.

You should get to know 'em.

From across the room, Mike the bartender continues to

study Christy's face. He takes out a copy of Vince's fax

photo and stares at it. He covers Christy's hair in the

photo with his hands, creating a wimple. There is no

question in his mind; the two are the same. Mike has a

dangerous look in his eyes as he takes a gun from the

drawer and slips it into his pocket beneath his apron.

There is a LIVE BAND on a small stage at one end of the

club. They start playing a hot dance number, and the club

really begins to cook, as the dance floor fills. Christy

and Mary Robert, both still seated, start to move with the

music.

A very good-looking LOCAL DUDE comes over to the nuns

table. He is clearly amused at their presence.

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