The Parent Trap Page #11

Annie

Sorry, did I get you wet, Mer?

MEREDITH (trying to be sweet) just a little, Hal.

(then)

Hey, guess what? Your Dad took me riding the other day and he let me ride your horse. I hope that's okay with you.

Annie

Oh, sure. Sprout's used to strange women riding her. Not that you're strange or anything.- Actually, compared to the others, you seem relatively normal.

(she floats on her back)

MEREDITH:

(curiosity getting the best of

her, walks to Annie)

Others? What others?

Annie

What others? Puh-leeze.

(laughs hysterically, sees

Meredith's concern)

You want the 411?

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MEREDITH:

The 411?

Annie

The 'information'... the lowdown on the other women. Can't say that I blame you. I'd want to know if I was number twentyeight ... I mean... number twenty-nine in a man's life.

MERIDITH:

I'm number twenty-nine?!

Annie

Well, yes but I didn't start counting ‘til I was about four. God knows how many there were before then. it's always the same routine... horseback riding through the vineyards ... long romantic dinners with his special reserve label wine... moonlight swims ...

(Meredith nods, intrigued)

But I always say, it's none of my business if a man his age wants to make a fool out of himself. Although, maybe he's changed and you're the real thing, Mer.

Just then, Nick arrives with a bottle of Champagne.

NICK:

okay, here we go. A bottle of my special reserve label. You girls find something to talk about while I was gone?

Annie smiles and dives under the water, just like a little angel.

NICK:

Does that mean 'yes'?

MERIDIITH:

it sure does.

EXT. ELIZABETHIS TOWN HOUSE - LONDON - FOLLOWING MORNING OVER, a PHONE RINGS.

INT. FOYER - SAME TIME

Grandfather walks right past the RINGING PHONE, reading the morning paper. Elizabeth stands at the top of the stairs, slipping on pair of heels.

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ELIZABETH:

Somebody grab that, please.

Martin passes through carrying a tray with coffee on it. He picks up the phone, balancing the tray with his other hand.

MARTIN:

James residence... Annie?

Hallie walks by.

Hallie

Yes, Martin?

MARTIN:

(does a double-take) oh dear, it sounded just like you on the phone.

(into phone)

I'm sorry, who did you wish to speak with? Annie? Of course. One moment, please.

(hands Hallie the phone)

A Mildred Plotka for you... Sounds like your twin.

Hallie

My twin? Very funny.

(into phone)

Hello? Oh, Mildred, how you doin'?

INT. HALLIE'S BEDROOM - NAPA, CALIFORNIA - MIDNIGHT

Annie holds the phone as she crosses the bedroom, sneaks into the BATHROOM and locks the door.

Annie

(as herself)

Hey! Howls it going over there?.

Hallie

(also as-Annie)

Oh, everything's quite lovely here. We're expecting a bit of rain today but Mildred, can you... hold on for a moment7

Hallie sees the coast is clear and ducks into the hall closet, shutting the door just as Martin walks past. He does another double-take... Where'd she go?

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INSIDE THE CLOSET - SAME TIME

Hallie pulls a string above her head, turning on the light.

Hallie

(as herself)

okay, now I can talk. OhmyGod, Mom's incredible. I can not believe I've lived my. entire life without knowing her. She's beautiful and fun and smart and I love the gowns she designs and I got her talking about how she and Dad first met and what happened between them and if you ask me--

INTERCUT - Hallie AND Annie

Annie

(WHISTLING into phone)

Hallie! Stop! We've got a major problem. You're going to have to bring mother out here immediately.

Hallie

Immediately? Are you nuts? I've had one day with her. I'm just getting to know her. I can't. I refuse.

Annie

But this is an emergency. Dad's in love.

Hallie

(laughs)

Get out of here. Dad doesn't fall in love. I mean, not seriously.

Annie

Trust me, he's serious, about this one. He's always holding her hand, kissing her neck, waiting on her hand and foot..

Hallie

(sinking-to the floor)

He is... ?

Annie

it's disgusting.

Hallie

Well, you'll just have to break 'em.up.

Sabotage her. Do whatever you have to.

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Annie

I'm trying but I'm at a slight disadvantage I only met the man twelve hours ago. You've got to get back here to help me.

Hallie

Annie, I can't. I want more time with Mom

Hallie FINDS A CANDY WRAPPER in one of Annie's coat pockets, WRINKLES it over the receiver making it SOUND LIKE STATIC.

MULIE:

Annie, are you still there? I can barely

hear you... Ann....

(clicks the receiver)

Annie

I'm here! What are you..?

Hallie

(wrinkles the wrapper)

Operator... ! Operator... Sorry, think I lost you, Annie.

Annie

(knowing what's up, holds receiver out from her ear) Thanks for your help, Hal.

INT. FOYER - LONDON - SAME TIME

Hallie creaks open the closet door and crawls out on all fours, only to find her Mother, Grandfather and Martin standing in the FOYER, all looking down at her.

Hallie

had a phone call. From a friend at camp. It's an old camp tradition.-.. Talk to your best friend from inside a closet... kinda stupid, I know but...

(rises, replaces the phone on the table, sighs)

So... Breakfast anyone?

CUT TO:

Two PLATES LOADED WITH BACON, EGGS, TOAST AND PANCAKES

ANGLE BACK- with Chessy, as she carries the plates across the

KITCHEN to Annie.

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CHESSY:

okay, here we go, most important meal of the day... Eggs sunny side up, bacon, toast and just in case you're really hungry... a stack of humongous chocolate chip pancakes which smell incredible, if I do say so myself.

Chessy places all of this in front of Annie.

Annie

(not too interested)

Thanks, Chessy.

Chessy waves her hand over the food, sending it's aroma toward Annie.

CHESSY:

Not hungry again? You hardly ate your chili, your favorite food and now you're not eating your breakfast. You're not sick, are you?

Chessy puts her hand on Annie's forehead, then joins her at the kitchen table.

Annie

I'm fine, I promise. Where's Dad?

CHESSY:

He and Miss--

(imitating Meredith)

'I'll just have half a grapefruit, thank you, left about an hour ago. You overslept and he didn't want to wake you. Of course, I'd oversleep too if I was up at midnight making mysterious phone calls from my bathroom.

Annie

oh, that. I was calling a friend from camp. Mildred. She lives in New York.

CHESSY:

Oh, I see and you wanted to call Mildred at a time that was convenient for her. Because of the time difference.

Annie

Exactly. Because of the time difference.

CHESSY:

Uh-huh. So you waited until it was three in the morning her time. That makes perfect sense.

Annie

Actually, it was seven at night her time. You see she lives in New York but she was on vacation with her family in Bora Bora.

Annie takes a bite of bacon and gives Chessy a smile. Chessy gives her a stare.

CHESSY:

Very smooth. Your Dad wants you to go over to his office as soon as you're done with breakfast.

Annie

He does? Thanks.

(shoves bacon in her mouth)

I'm done.

She rises as Sammy enters, sees Annie and GROWLS as he scoots around her.

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