Fade In
Mom is seen gathering her things by the back door as Fin watches from the floor. This is the regular morning routine, and both seem resigned to it.
Mom: You be a good kitty sweetie, try not to nap too long. (Snickering) You have it rough my girl.
Mom reaches down and gives Fin a neck scritch. Mom heads out the door. Finny appears to curl in for a nap, as Mom gives one last look.
Cut to a shot of the kitchen floor. Cue music "Old Time Rock and Roll." We hear the opening strains as Finny skids into the frame as in Risky Business. Montage continues as Finny is seen racing through the house, and whapping toys to the music.
Cut to Fin on the phone mewing with catfriends. Cut to Fin mewing through the back door to Mittens the yard cat. Cut to Fin sitting on the couch with her paw on the remote watching Animal Planet while popping cat treats.Cut to Fin shopping on Ebay and reading blogs.
Cue Sound effect of the Garage Door Opening. Fin races to the back door and recreates the pose she was in when Mom left. She sees she has left on the computer and runs to the office, jumping onto the desk. She flips the power switch as we hear Mom starting to turn the door handle. Fin leaps back onto the floor and runs back to her spot. She manages to lay back down before Mom enters.
Mom (lovingly): Did you get your rest today granny?
Mom reaches down and picks up Fin for snuggles.
In Voice Over: "Yep, I've said it before, and I'll say it again... life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in awhile and you could miss it. - Ferris Bueller"
Fin turns to camera and winks.
Fade Out
Showing posts with label Screenplay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Screenplay. Show all posts
3.09.2010
3.08.2010
Out Of Darkness - Screenplay
Fade In
Exterior dusk on the covered porch of a suburban home. Our heroine Fin is enjoying the sunset from one of the large flagstones that surround the porch. Mom is seated on the patio chair with a camera in her hand, as she calls out to Fin.
"Fin! Fiiiiinnnnyyy! Look this way, the light is perfect."
Fin rolls on her side to hide her face from the prying eyes of the Pawparazzi. We hear the sounds of nature as Fin tunes out all the distractions. Mom hears a phone ringing inside the house, as sweet Fin lounges peacefully.
"Come on Fin, let's go. I gotta get the phone. (No response from Fin) Fin! Whatever... come in when you're done."
On a split screen we see Mom chat on the phone, and sweet Fin enjoy the last moments of sunlight. Mom, distracted by the call and assuming Fin has come into the house, shuts the door. In the gathering dark, a cold breeze ruffles Fin's fur. She scoots to the door only to see it's been shut.
Fin (in an escalating tone): Mew! Meow! Meeee-ooooow!!
Mom is oblivious, even after she ends the call, and hears nothing. Dad arrives home and further distracts her. Fin runs from window to window as she meows mightily, but to no avail. Fin huddles in a ball with only her floof to keep her warm.
Close up to show the twinkle in the brave grannycat's eye. She carefully makes her way across the rocky terrain on the side of the house. A cold wind whips around Fin, as she lowers her graceful head and carries on. She hesitates at the front yard, as we see the huge distance she still has to cross. The door is foreboding, and there's no guarantee she'll be successful, if she's even able to reach it. She hesitates, and suddenly we hear a dog barking close by.She must carry on.
Fin moves swiftly across the desert tundra. She reaches the front door, and stands up on her back paws as she begins to paw the door with her front paws.
"MEOW! MEOW!"
Cut to the inside as her family watches TV. Mom tilts her head, and lowers the sound.
"Do you hear something? Sounds like Fin..."
Cut back to Fin as she redoubles her efforts. She's so focused that she doesn't see the Evil Pomeranian walking along the sidewalk... but the Evil Pomeranian sees Fin. It heads up the yard towards our heroine. The Evil Pomeranian begins to growl softly and sweet Fin is frozen in her tracks. Fin's tail puffs as she whips around to face the danger. Just when it looks like all is lost, Mom throws open the door and scoops Fin into her arms.
"Poor Finny!! Will you forgive me? You're so smart and so brave to come to the front!!"
Fin is rewarded with snuggles as she turns to look out into the dark. She shivers at what could have happened.
Somewhere in the dark the Evil Pomerarnian growls.
Fade Out
Exterior dusk on the covered porch of a suburban home. Our heroine Fin is enjoying the sunset from one of the large flagstones that surround the porch. Mom is seated on the patio chair with a camera in her hand, as she calls out to Fin.
"Fin! Fiiiiinnnnyyy! Look this way, the light is perfect."
Fin rolls on her side to hide her face from the prying eyes of the Pawparazzi. We hear the sounds of nature as Fin tunes out all the distractions. Mom hears a phone ringing inside the house, as sweet Fin lounges peacefully.
"Come on Fin, let's go. I gotta get the phone. (No response from Fin) Fin! Whatever... come in when you're done."
On a split screen we see Mom chat on the phone, and sweet Fin enjoy the last moments of sunlight. Mom, distracted by the call and assuming Fin has come into the house, shuts the door. In the gathering dark, a cold breeze ruffles Fin's fur. She scoots to the door only to see it's been shut.
Fin (in an escalating tone): Mew! Meow! Meeee-ooooow!!
Mom is oblivious, even after she ends the call, and hears nothing. Dad arrives home and further distracts her. Fin runs from window to window as she meows mightily, but to no avail. Fin huddles in a ball with only her floof to keep her warm.
Close up to show the twinkle in the brave grannycat's eye. She carefully makes her way across the rocky terrain on the side of the house. A cold wind whips around Fin, as she lowers her graceful head and carries on. She hesitates at the front yard, as we see the huge distance she still has to cross. The door is foreboding, and there's no guarantee she'll be successful, if she's even able to reach it. She hesitates, and suddenly we hear a dog barking close by.She must carry on.
Fin moves swiftly across the desert tundra. She reaches the front door, and stands up on her back paws as she begins to paw the door with her front paws.
"MEOW! MEOW!"
Cut to the inside as her family watches TV. Mom tilts her head, and lowers the sound.
"Do you hear something? Sounds like Fin..."
Cut back to Fin as she redoubles her efforts. She's so focused that she doesn't see the Evil Pomeranian walking along the sidewalk... but the Evil Pomeranian sees Fin. It heads up the yard towards our heroine. The Evil Pomeranian begins to growl softly and sweet Fin is frozen in her tracks. Fin's tail puffs as she whips around to face the danger. Just when it looks like all is lost, Mom throws open the door and scoops Fin into her arms.
"Poor Finny!! Will you forgive me? You're so smart and so brave to come to the front!!"
Fin is rewarded with snuggles as she turns to look out into the dark. She shivers at what could have happened.
Somewhere in the dark the Evil Pomerarnian growls.
Fade Out
1.07.2010
After the Credits
Fade In
Interior Bedroom mid-morning.
In the distance we hear the shower, and then the low drone of the Evil Alien Eye (EAE).
Mom and Fin enter from the hall. They are unaware of the danger that still lurks on the dresser.
EAE (evil-like and quiet... hoping to lull Mom back into its evil spell): Bbbbbbuuuuzzzz
Mom (confused): What? I thought I turned this thing off? Maybe your Dad turned it back on... maybe it's defective?
Mom reaches out and chokes it by the neck again. Slowly the light from its horrible orange eye fades. Mom grabs its tail which has attached itself to a hole in the wall. She tugs it hard, but the EAE isn't going down easy. Our heroine Fin sees that its tail has wrapped itself around Mom's cankle, trying to trip her up.
Fin (loudly in warning): MEW! Mom watch out! It's coming for you!
Mom (pulling its tail out of the wall): Take that!
Mom wraps its tail around its own neck. Fin races towards the box it came in, so Mom can see the evil box lurking on the floor. Mom grabs the EAE and carries it to the box. Mom wrestles the EAE, trying to force it back into its box lair.
Mom (angrily): I still have the receipt! [Mom shoves harder to little avail] You're going back to where you came from!
EAE (menicingly): SQUEAK!
EAE fights back by refusing to twist back into the box lair. Mom is ready to give up, when she sees the brave Fin holding the box lair with her paws (despite the danger). They must save the family from the EAE. With renewed determination, Mom shoves and Fin pushes and finally the EAE is forced into the box.
Mom (victorious): Yes! Thank Cod the heater is fixed. This thing was starting to creep me out. Now we can snuggle again sweetie!
Mom picks up sweet Fin and walks towards the door with the brave kitty in her arms. Mom turns quickly, and gives the box a little kick... just in case.
Fade Out
Interior Bedroom mid-morning.
In the distance we hear the shower, and then the low drone of the Evil Alien Eye (EAE).
Mom and Fin enter from the hall. They are unaware of the danger that still lurks on the dresser.
EAE (evil-like and quiet... hoping to lull Mom back into its evil spell): Bbbbbbuuuuzzzz
Mom (confused): What? I thought I turned this thing off? Maybe your Dad turned it back on... maybe it's defective?
Mom reaches out and chokes it by the neck again. Slowly the light from its horrible orange eye fades. Mom grabs its tail which has attached itself to a hole in the wall. She tugs it hard, but the EAE isn't going down easy. Our heroine Fin sees that its tail has wrapped itself around Mom's cankle, trying to trip her up.
Fin (loudly in warning): MEW! Mom watch out! It's coming for you!
Mom (pulling its tail out of the wall): Take that!
Mom wraps its tail around its own neck. Fin races towards the box it came in, so Mom can see the evil box lurking on the floor. Mom grabs the EAE and carries it to the box. Mom wrestles the EAE, trying to force it back into its box lair.
Mom (angrily): I still have the receipt! [Mom shoves harder to little avail] You're going back to where you came from!
EAE (menicingly): SQUEAK!
EAE fights back by refusing to twist back into the box lair. Mom is ready to give up, when she sees the brave Fin holding the box lair with her paws (despite the danger). They must save the family from the EAE. With renewed determination, Mom shoves and Fin pushes and finally the EAE is forced into the box.
Mom (victorious): Yes! Thank Cod the heater is fixed. This thing was starting to creep me out. Now we can snuggle again sweetie!
Mom picks up sweet Fin and walks towards the door with the brave kitty in her arms. Mom turns quickly, and gives the box a little kick... just in case.
Fade Out
2.20.2009
5 PM - A Love Story
Fade In
FIN sleeps on the big bed. She stretches sweetly as she realizes the time draws close. FIN takes a long and luxurious lick bath, making sure each fur is in its place. She leaps from the bed and lands soundly on the bedroom floor, she takes a moment to re-adjust her fur.
Suddenly FIN realizes her bath has taken too long and hurriedly begins her preparations. FIN dashes to the kitchen and wolfs down any remnants of food in her dish. She runs to the living room and moves her mouse SCOOTEY back to his place under the table. FIN realizes his placement is too perfect, and tries to adjust him with her paws. Still not right, she picks him up in her mouth and tosses him gently so he lands belly-up and casual-like. FIN is pleased with the results.
(Cue sound effect of car on the street and the garage door opener) FIN runs through the office towards the laundry room. She sits down and tries several poses in an effort to look welcoming, but not overly so. She also tries several lying down positions.
(Cue sound effect of a car pulling into the garage on the other side of the laundry room door. The lumbering sounds of a human woman approach the door).
FIN (excitedly rolls unto her back exposing her soft tender underbelly): Meowme Meowme! Ra-ow Ra-ow!
The door opens to reveal MOMMY as she enters from the garage. MOMMY's face is transformed with love as she sees our leading lady.
MOMMY (Sweetly as she drops her purse and bows towards FIN): How is my perfect furry girl? I missed you today. Did you miss me?
FIN (lovingly as she wriggles with joy): Mer-ow, Mew!
MOMMY bends down and scoops up sweet FIN in her arms. FIN basks in the adoration (for a full 10 seconds) as MOMMY squeezes her.
FIN (indicating she would like to be set down now): Mah!
MOMMY gently places FIN on the floor as she heads down the hall. Out of the corner of FIN's eye she sees THE BALL has placed itself in MOMMY's path. FIN races past MOMMY and attacks THE BALL with a solid blow to it's evil green plastic. THE BALL rolls cowardly into the living room as FIN races beyond to ensure it's submission.
THE BALL (fearfully): Tinkle Tinkle Tinkle
MOMMY (filled with awe): You saved me my sweet cat!
MOMMY and FIN go into the kitchen together. MOMMY cracks open a can of food while our leading lady rubs against her legs. We hear loud purring. The screen edges pull in till MOMMY and FIN are surrounded by a black screen in a heart shape.
THE END
Fade Out
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FIN sleeps on the big bed. She stretches sweetly as she realizes the time draws close. FIN takes a long and luxurious lick bath, making sure each fur is in its place. She leaps from the bed and lands soundly on the bedroom floor, she takes a moment to re-adjust her fur.
Suddenly FIN realizes her bath has taken too long and hurriedly begins her preparations. FIN dashes to the kitchen and wolfs down any remnants of food in her dish. She runs to the living room and moves her mouse SCOOTEY back to his place under the table. FIN realizes his placement is too perfect, and tries to adjust him with her paws. Still not right, she picks him up in her mouth and tosses him gently so he lands belly-up and casual-like. FIN is pleased with the results.
(Cue sound effect of car on the street and the garage door opener) FIN runs through the office towards the laundry room. She sits down and tries several poses in an effort to look welcoming, but not overly so. She also tries several lying down positions.
(Cue sound effect of a car pulling into the garage on the other side of the laundry room door. The lumbering sounds of a human woman approach the door).
FIN (excitedly rolls unto her back exposing her soft tender underbelly): Meowme Meowme! Ra-ow Ra-ow!
The door opens to reveal MOMMY as she enters from the garage. MOMMY's face is transformed with love as she sees our leading lady.
MOMMY (Sweetly as she drops her purse and bows towards FIN): How is my perfect furry girl? I missed you today. Did you miss me?
FIN (lovingly as she wriggles with joy): Mer-ow, Mew!
MOMMY bends down and scoops up sweet FIN in her arms. FIN basks in the adoration (for a full 10 seconds) as MOMMY squeezes her.
FIN (indicating she would like to be set down now): Mah!
MOMMY gently places FIN on the floor as she heads down the hall. Out of the corner of FIN's eye she sees THE BALL has placed itself in MOMMY's path. FIN races past MOMMY and attacks THE BALL with a solid blow to it's evil green plastic. THE BALL rolls cowardly into the living room as FIN races beyond to ensure it's submission.
THE BALL (fearfully): Tinkle Tinkle Tinkle
MOMMY (filled with awe): You saved me my sweet cat!
MOMMY and FIN go into the kitchen together. MOMMY cracks open a can of food while our leading lady rubs against her legs. We hear loud purring. The screen edges pull in till MOMMY and FIN are surrounded by a black screen in a heart shape.
THE END
Fade Out
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2.19.2009
2:30am - The Ball Menace
Fade In
FIN is seen in profile, lying in the dimly lit living room. Her head is resting on her front paws. She stares intently, and warily, at an object just out of camera view. Camera pulls out to reveal THE BALL (a ball toy cage made of green plastic which holds a shiny, menacing bell at it's dark and evil heart). It sits directly in front of our heroine.
FIN rolls onto her back as she pretends to ignore it. After a few moments FIN twists her head to look at THE BALL as it mocks her with it's silent taunts. FIN flips suddenly to face THE BALL, and it doesn't back down. FIN reaches out gracefully with her paw and almost touches it, but suddenly she leaps up and saunters towards the mouth of the hallway.
FIN thoughtfully listens for the sounds of her sleeping parents (Cue sound effect of very loud snoring). She is pleased her family is safe. She looks at THE BALL with disinterest, but as she turns her head back to the camera we see the glint of mayhem in her eyes. FIN saunters casually past THE BALL and tucks quickly behind a cabinet.
Cut to THE BALL in the foreground and FIN in the background. FIN settles into a crouch and wiggles her hind quarters as she prepares for a vicious attack. FIN pounces in slow mo. THE BALL is helpless as it's caught in her ferocious bite (cue sound effect of the screaming tinkle of its jingle bell).
FIN stops mid-kill as she turns towards her sleeping parents (Cue sound effect of their snoring disrupted). FIN drops THE BALL and covers it with her paws to silence it's evil screaming. FIN wiggles her upper body to disorient it and whaps it hardly. THE BALL rolls swiftly towards the hall and the sleeping parents beyond.
THE BALL (loudly and menacingly): Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, tinkle
FIN races after THE BALL as it rolls towards her family. FIN throws herself on it, just as it makes a final break for the bedroom. FIN whaps THE BALL and it rolls in terror back to its living room lair. FIN curls up in the hallway corner, still vigilant and wary of another attack. Her parents snore loudly, blissfully unaware of the danger they've been rescued from.
Fade Out
FIN is seen in profile, lying in the dimly lit living room. Her head is resting on her front paws. She stares intently, and warily, at an object just out of camera view. Camera pulls out to reveal THE BALL (a ball toy cage made of green plastic which holds a shiny, menacing bell at it's dark and evil heart). It sits directly in front of our heroine.
FIN rolls onto her back as she pretends to ignore it. After a few moments FIN twists her head to look at THE BALL as it mocks her with it's silent taunts. FIN flips suddenly to face THE BALL, and it doesn't back down. FIN reaches out gracefully with her paw and almost touches it, but suddenly she leaps up and saunters towards the mouth of the hallway.
FIN thoughtfully listens for the sounds of her sleeping parents (Cue sound effect of very loud snoring). She is pleased her family is safe. She looks at THE BALL with disinterest, but as she turns her head back to the camera we see the glint of mayhem in her eyes. FIN saunters casually past THE BALL and tucks quickly behind a cabinet.
Cut to THE BALL in the foreground and FIN in the background. FIN settles into a crouch and wiggles her hind quarters as she prepares for a vicious attack. FIN pounces in slow mo. THE BALL is helpless as it's caught in her ferocious bite (cue sound effect of the screaming tinkle of its jingle bell).
FIN stops mid-kill as she turns towards her sleeping parents (Cue sound effect of their snoring disrupted). FIN drops THE BALL and covers it with her paws to silence it's evil screaming. FIN wiggles her upper body to disorient it and whaps it hardly. THE BALL rolls swiftly towards the hall and the sleeping parents beyond.
THE BALL (loudly and menacingly): Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, tinkle
FIN races after THE BALL as it rolls towards her family. FIN throws herself on it, just as it makes a final break for the bedroom. FIN whaps THE BALL and it rolls in terror back to its living room lair. FIN curls up in the hallway corner, still vigilant and wary of another attack. Her parents snore loudly, blissfully unaware of the danger they've been rescued from.
Fade Out
2.18.2009
4:30am - The Aria
Fade in
Our heroine, FIN, is seen sleeping at the foot of the big bed. She is sandwiched between two large shapes wrapped in blankets. FIN stretches sweetly as she wakes up from her nap. FIN moves to MOMMY's head and gently taps MOMMY on the face with her paw.
FIN (sweetly): May I have your tickets please?
MOMMY (groggy and grumpy): What?!? You can forget it. I am not getting up to feed you - and don't even start with that mewing business!!
FIN (under breath, but amiably): Okay for you the performance will be free tonight.
FIN leaps down from the bed in slow mo, and moves to the doorway to the hallway. FIN is illuminated by the nightlights. The screen morphs with wavy lines to indicate a dream sequence is beginning. The scene is transformed as the lovely FIN is shown on a stage with a spot light on her.
FIN (tuning her vocal instrument): Mew, mew, mew, mew, meeew.
MOMMY (crabbily): Oh here we go again!
FIN is encouraged by the shout of glee from the audience. A white cape is thrown from the audience which lands on FIN's shoulders. FIN shrugs as the cape sweeps over her shoulders dramatically.
FIN sings for three minutes. The aria includes many variations on meow including Mew, Merr and the very popular Ra-ow. FIN completes her operatic aria and the crowd begins to throw roses at her feet. FIN clears her throat and begins her encore.
Cut to a pillow camera shot, as a small decorative pillow sails through the air towards our plucky heroine FIN. We see FIN smartly avoid the pillow by stepping to the side.
The dream sequence ends as we see darling FIN standing in the hallway surrounded by socks, a pillow, and a small towel on her shoulders. FIN lays down under the towel as her eyes sparkle (with enhanced computer graphics). FIN rests her darling head on the pillow for a nap.
Fade Out
Our heroine, FIN, is seen sleeping at the foot of the big bed. She is sandwiched between two large shapes wrapped in blankets. FIN stretches sweetly as she wakes up from her nap. FIN moves to MOMMY's head and gently taps MOMMY on the face with her paw.
FIN (sweetly): May I have your tickets please?
MOMMY (groggy and grumpy): What?!? You can forget it. I am not getting up to feed you - and don't even start with that mewing business!!
FIN (under breath, but amiably): Okay for you the performance will be free tonight.
FIN leaps down from the bed in slow mo, and moves to the doorway to the hallway. FIN is illuminated by the nightlights. The screen morphs with wavy lines to indicate a dream sequence is beginning. The scene is transformed as the lovely FIN is shown on a stage with a spot light on her.
FIN (tuning her vocal instrument): Mew, mew, mew, mew, meeew.
MOMMY (crabbily): Oh here we go again!
FIN is encouraged by the shout of glee from the audience. A white cape is thrown from the audience which lands on FIN's shoulders. FIN shrugs as the cape sweeps over her shoulders dramatically.
FIN sings for three minutes. The aria includes many variations on meow including Mew, Merr and the very popular Ra-ow. FIN completes her operatic aria and the crowd begins to throw roses at her feet. FIN clears her throat and begins her encore.
Cut to a pillow camera shot, as a small decorative pillow sails through the air towards our plucky heroine FIN. We see FIN smartly avoid the pillow by stepping to the side.
The dream sequence ends as we see darling FIN standing in the hallway surrounded by socks, a pillow, and a small towel on her shoulders. FIN lays down under the towel as her eyes sparkle (with enhanced computer graphics). FIN rests her darling head on the pillow for a nap.
Fade Out
11.26.2008
6 AM - The Sequel
Screenplay by Fin
Fade In. Interior Bedroom. Two humans are STILL lying in bed. FIN, our heroine, is watching vigilantly from a curled position on a nearby chair. She is exhausted but she remains awake.
FIN wearily stretches her floofy legs and jumps in slow motion to the bed (Mission Impossible theme plays). She lands safely as we return to regular motion. FIN carefully navigates climbing over MOMMY's hip to reach her face.
FIN (politely): Mommy it's time to get up.
MOMMY grunts as sweet FIN gently pets her face with her delicate paw.
MOMMY (crabbily): I already fed you, now beat it.
Clever FIN, seeing MOMMY is hopeless, dashes over MOMMY's head to the nightstand. She begins to push MOMMY's glasses towards the floor. FIN narrowly avoids MOMMY's backward flailing hands as MOMMY grabs her glasses and tucks them under her pillow.
Our plucky heroine FIN looks determined. She begins to scoot the full glass of water towards the edge of the nightstand and the bed beyond.
MOMMY (angry now): If you spill that water on me again Fin, I will go Carnival Freak Crazy!
FIN, with great bravery and determination, scoots the glass just a bit more. MOMMY flips herself over with surprising speed. Brave FIN stands her ground and points to the hated noisy box. The wild eyed (and haired) MOMMY looks at the clock which now reads 6:15am. MOMMY's face is transformed into softness as she realizes the situation. MOMMY scoops FIN into her arms for a forced cuddle.
MOMMY (sweetly): I don't have to go to work today, I'm on vacation. Let's snuggle instead.
FIN is placed between her two parents and is showered with pets and scratches.
Fade Out
Don't you just love a happy ending. I need a Kleenex.
Fade In. Interior Bedroom. Two humans are STILL lying in bed. FIN, our heroine, is watching vigilantly from a curled position on a nearby chair. She is exhausted but she remains awake.
FIN wearily stretches her floofy legs and jumps in slow motion to the bed (Mission Impossible theme plays). She lands safely as we return to regular motion. FIN carefully navigates climbing over MOMMY's hip to reach her face.
FIN (politely): Mommy it's time to get up.
MOMMY grunts as sweet FIN gently pets her face with her delicate paw.
MOMMY (crabbily): I already fed you, now beat it.
Clever FIN, seeing MOMMY is hopeless, dashes over MOMMY's head to the nightstand. She begins to push MOMMY's glasses towards the floor. FIN narrowly avoids MOMMY's backward flailing hands as MOMMY grabs her glasses and tucks them under her pillow.
Our plucky heroine FIN looks determined. She begins to scoot the full glass of water towards the edge of the nightstand and the bed beyond.
MOMMY (angry now): If you spill that water on me again Fin, I will go Carnival Freak Crazy!
FIN, with great bravery and determination, scoots the glass just a bit more. MOMMY flips herself over with surprising speed. Brave FIN stands her ground and points to the hated noisy box. The wild eyed (and haired) MOMMY looks at the clock which now reads 6:15am. MOMMY's face is transformed into softness as she realizes the situation. MOMMY scoops FIN into her arms for a forced cuddle.
MOMMY (sweetly): I don't have to go to work today, I'm on vacation. Let's snuggle instead.
FIN is placed between her two parents and is showered with pets and scratches.
Fade Out
Don't you just love a happy ending. I need a Kleenex.
11.25.2008
5 AM - Screenplay
5 AM
Screenplay by Fin
Fade In - Interior Bedroom. The room is dark. We see two humans sleeping in the foreground. In the distance our heroine, FIN, is sitting in the hallway watching over her family.
FIN (politely): Merrrr! Merrrr! Excuse me but Mommy I'm hungry!
MOMMY (crabbily): Shut it little cat, it's flippin five am and I'm not getting up yet.
We see sweet, hungry FIN pacing back and forth in the hallway. A short montage runs, showing many cute poses to music (perhaps to the song "Anticipation"). A timer runs in the corner of the screen to show an inordinate amount of time has passed (perhaps as much as three minutes).
FIN (impatient now): Maa-ow! Mommy, I'm starving now! I've not eaten since last night!
MOMMY (frustrated) DADDY stirs and then quiets: Okay! I can't take it anymore, I'll feed you.
MOMMY rises from the bed as Fin dances in the hallway. MOMMY lumbers down the hall as the lively heroine FIN races ahead. MOMMY looks at each can of Feast, distaste on her face. Our heroine mewls loudly and pitifully as she dances around MOMMY's feet. She is growing weak from starvation. MOMMY cracks up a can in slow motion (cue sound effect). MOMMY clutches her hand to her face as she holds back a hairball of her own. Mommy places the TINY can of food onto a plate and plops it on the floor without ceremony.
MOMMY (still irritable): I hope you are happy now.
FIN (politely): Well, if you could pop it into the microwave for maybe ten seconds, just to take the chill off that would be excellent. Thanks for asking.
MOMMY walks away in a Drama Queen inducing huff. Our Heroine shrugs and gets down to business licking the gravy.
Fade Out
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