FADE IN:
EXT. OFFICE BUILDING -- DAY
The sunshine reflects off the modern structure on this pleasant afternoon.
A young BUSINESS MAN exits the building.  Tall, handsome and confident, he sports an expensive suit and carries a leather briefcase.
We follow him as he walks off, entering a park.
CUT TO:
EXT. PARK -- DAY
As the Business Man walks along, he removes a cell phone from his jacket pocket and dials.
Unbeknownst to him, a disheveled HOMELESS MAN lies across a park bench up ahead, filth and debris strewn around him.
Suddenly, the Homeless Man jumps up, startling the Business Man, stopping him in his tracks as he walks.
HOMELESS MAN
Spare 50 cents for a cup of coffee, Mac?
The Business Man is both shaken and annoyed by his sudden appearance.
BUSINESS MAN
What the hell's the matter with you, sneaking up on me like that?
HOMELESS MAN
Look, I don't mean no harm.  I'm just lookin' for a--
BUSINESS MAN
(interrupting)
That's the whole problem with you people.  Always looking for a handout, a free meal.
(beat)
Why don't you get a job?
HOMELESS MAN
Come on, Mac.
The Business Man quickly converses with the waiting party on his cell phone.
BUSINESS MAN
(into phone)
Byron, just hold on a minute.
He addresses the Homeless Man again.
BUSINESS MAN (CONT'D)
I'm not giving you a dime.  See that?
He turns, pointing to the office building in the background.
BUSINESS MAN (CONT'D)
A short while ago, I went from a nobody to an executive with 35 employees under me and an office that occupies an entire floor of that building.  Know why?
The Homeless Man shrugs.
BUSINESS MAN (CONT'D)
Because I got up off my ass and went out there and grabbed it.  I took it all and look what I've got to show for it.
He taps his finger on the Homeless Man's chest to emphasize his point.
BUSINESS MAN (CONT'D)
If more people like you would try working for a change, maybe society wouldn't have this problem.
HOMELESS MAN
Hey, Mac, I ain't lookin' for no lecture here, okay?  All I want is some change for a damned cup of coffee, that's all.
The Business Man disgustedly pushes past him.
BUSINESS MAN
I have no time for this nonsense.  Now, get out of my way.  There's money to be made out there.
He begins to walk away, returning the cell phone to his ear.  The Homeless Man CALLS OUT to him.
HOMELESS MAN
Hey, you're one bad deal away from where I am, 'Big Shot'.  Don't ever forget that.
The Business Man stops, looking back at him.
BUSINESS MAN
What did you say?
The Homeless Man takes a swig from his bottle.  
HOMELESS MAN
We ain't too far apart, me and you.  A little bad luck comes your way and you'll be down here with the likes of me.
The Business Man CHUCKLES, shaking his head.
BUSINESS MAN
I don't think so.  We're worlds apart, you and me.  And that's never going to change, my friend.  
He abruptly turns, continuing his conversation on the cell phone.
BUSINESS MAN (CONT'D)
(into phone)
Sorry, Byron.  Just some filthy bum.
(beat)
Now, let's sell on that dot com stock.  Of course I'm aware of the risk.  Look, risks are what made us rich in the first place...
His voice trails off as he walks away.  The Homeless Man remains, waving him off.  He then turns, exiting the park.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. CANDY STORE -- DAY
The Homeless Man rummages through a garbage can in front of a candy store.  A MAN exits the store, counting his money as he walks.
The Man unknowingly drops a slip of paper to the ground, then walks off.  The Homeless Man notices this and CALLS OUT to the Man, but to no avail.
He walks up and retrieves the slip of paper.
CLOSE UP as we notice it is a lottery ticket.  The Homeless Man looks toward the Man who dropped it, but he is long gone.  He stuffs it into the pocket of his tattered coat and walks off.
DISSOLVE TO:
A BLACK SCREEN, THEN:
INSERT TITLE: ONE YEAR LATER.
CUT TO:
EXT. OFFICE BUILDING -- DAY
Another pleasant day's sunshine brightens the facade of the modern structure.  A well dressed BUSINESS MAN exits the building.  He carries a leather briefcase and is clad in an expensive suit.  We do not see his face as we follow him toward a park.
CUT TO:
EXT. PARK -- DAY
We continue to follow him as he walks through the park.  Up ahead, a tattered blanket and some debris covers a body which is stretched out on a park bench.
The Business Man stops in his tracks as the blanket begins to move, momentarily startling him.
ANGLE UP on the Business Man as he looks down and we notice his face is now that of the well groomed, original HOMELESS MAN.
He then pulls the blanket away to reveal the now disheveled, sick looking face of the original BUSINESS MAN, now homeless, who sheepishly stares up at him.
HOMELESS MAN (ORIGINAL BUS. MAN)
(raspy)
Can you help me out, Pal?
(beat)
You know, we're not too far apart, me and you. 
The Business Man looks at him with pity, shaking his head.  He reaches into his wallet and throws a few dollars down onto the blanket.
BUSINESS MAN (ORIG. HOMELESS MAN)
No.  No, we're not very far apart from each other at all, my friend.
He then walks off as the Homeless Man grabs the cash and cranes his neck, looking toward him and we:
FADE OUT.