Living In the Ghetto
			Written By: Junito (First Story)
				      Gringo (Second Story)
				      Junito & Gringo  (Final Story)

We open into a dark bedroom where we are introduced to Jose and Carlos , two brothers , they are awakened by sounds of their mother screaming and yelling. Rosali who is their younger sister enters the room.

Carlos
Rosali what's all that drama with mom and dad ?
Rosali
I don't really know , I think dad came home drunk again
and now he's beating mom.
Jose
I can't stand this shit anymore.
(Gets up and walks out the room)
Carlos
Yo where do you think your going ?

Jose enters his parents bedroom and sees that his father is choking his mother , Jose pushes his father against a wall and goes to check his mother.

Jose
Mom are you okay ?
Aida
I'm fine...
Jose (looking at his father)
What the fuck is wrong with you beating on our mother , your wife , in a violent manner ?
Fidel
She's the one who always gets in my damn business which is important.
Aida
Liar ! your always coming home drunk so how do you expect me to react ?
(Holding her neck)
Jose
Mom quiet let me handle this.
(Walks towards his father)
You think getting drunk is so important to you then your family ?
Fidel (Drunk)
......
Jose
Your not thinking right , your only thinking about yourself and living your own fun while
we have to suffer and live miserable lives here in the ghetto , ever thought about that dad ? 
I'm dissapointed in you I don't even know why I even call you dad if you don't even show it.
Fidel
(Punches his oldest son in the face)
Aida
Fidel stop !
Fidel
You don't tell me shit like that.
Rosali (Screaming)
Dad leave him alone , stop !
Carlos
Stop.
(Jumps on his dad's back)
Aida
Get out of my house.
Fidel (Looking at his wife)
Is that what you want ?
Aida
Get out.
Fidel
Fine. If that's what you want you got it.
(Gets on the bed and grabs Aida by the neck again)
But remember my words their won't be anyone else who'll love you and do things for you 
like I have done. (Unchokes his wife). 
Rosali
Daddy why are you doing this ?
Fidel
Don't worry about it baby just remember that daddy will always love you
and will always be their when you need him.
Rosali
But where will you go ?
Fidel
Don't worry baby I will have a place to stay for now until things straighten up between
me and your mom.
Rosali
I love you daddy.
(Hugs her father)
Fidel (Hugs his daughter)
Love you too but I got to go now.
(Finishes packing his clothes and leaves)

Camera shot on Fidel driving away from his family...	(Ext)

The next morning.....

Carlos , Jose and Rosali are watching television while their oldest sister Ana is talking to her mother in the kitchen.

Aida
I'm tired of his bullshit.
Ana
Mom you cannot let him get inside your head.
You still have life , you still have us your kids
Aida
Their nothing but trouble makers. My side of the family never once cared for us
they only wanted to see us in the ruin like we are now.
Ana
You have to be strong mom for us and yourself.
Aida
Rosali , Carlos and Jose come to the kitchen please.
Carlos
Yeah mom you called.
Aida
Listen what I'm going to say. Things aren't going to be the same around here.
Me and your father aren't going to be the same as before and were going to have to
look out for each other now.
Rosali
Will we ever see dad again ?
Aida
I'm not sure about that. For the time being no , but maybe within time you guys will see your father.
Ana
Don't worry Rosali if your worrying about whose going to take you to school,
don't worry I'll be willing to take you in the mornings and pick you up after.
Aida
Good now you.
(Looking at Jose)
Have you found a suitable job ?
Jose
Well I applied to several stores , but I'm really looking forward in the interview I have
with Target.
Aida
Well hopefully you get thejob and make some money.
Jose
Yeah I know.
Carlos
Mom what about you how's things at work with you ?
Aida
I think I'm going to resign from working with the school district
and finding me another job.
Ana
Mom are you crazy ? You've been working with the school district for
nearly seven years now don't quit now.
Aida
I don't have any other choice. Your father already knows where I work at,
and it would be easy for him to follow or stalk me while I'm there.
Carlos
I don't think he'll do that.
Aida
You never know , anything can come out from your father anything. 
The only thing I tell you kids is that I'm not going to stay alone.
Jose
What are you thinking ?
Aida
I don't think anything , I just know that somewhere down the road
I'm going to find me someone else who'll treat me right and love you guys.
Ana
Well look at the time I have to go and pick up Victor from the airport.
Aida
How is he ?
Ana
He's doing good coming back from Miami today.
Rosali
Whose Victor ?
Ana (Looking at her sister)
Thats my boyfriend , were soon to be engaged and get married of course
if everything goes as planned. I'll see you guys later , love you all bye. (Leaves)
Aida
You guys start cleaning.
Everyone
Yes mom.
(ext)

2 months later

Camera fades out into Carlos and Rosali watching television , Jose enters the scene.

Rosali
Hi brother.
Jose (Tired)
Hey.
Carlos
Bro you alright ?
Jose
Yeah I'm fine just had a rough day at work tired now.

A few seconds later Aida enters the scene with a young guy , about to be in his late 20's.

Carlos
Mom ?
Aida
Yeah ?
Carlos
Who is that ?
Nicolas
Hey there little man I'm Nicolas , I'm one of your mom's closest friends
she wanted me to meet her kids she's talked so much about you guys.
Jose
(Looking from the kitchen)
Rosali
Hello.
Nicolas
And whose this pretty young lady ?
(lookin at her with such an eye)
Aida
This is my baby daughter Rosali.
Nicolas
Nice to meet you.
Rosali
Nice to meet you too.
(Looking back at Nicolas)
Aida
Jose come here. This is my oldest son Jose , Jose this is Nicolas.
Jose
Nice to meet you man.
Nicolas
The pleasure is all mines.
Aida
Has your sister called ?
Carlos
Nah she hasn't.
Aida
She's probably too busy with her fiance.
Nicolas
You have another daughter ?
Aida
Yes she's the eldest of all my children. She got engaged a month ago and soon to be married
within the upcoming months her name is Ana.
Nicolas
Wow congradulations ! Thats really wassup.
Aida
Do you want something to drink ?
Nicolas
Sure.
Aida
Make yourself at home.
Nicolas
Aiight.
(Looking at Rosali once again and smiling) (Ext)

Camera fades into Ana's and her fiance Victor's home where Ana is putting perfume on getting ready to head over her mother's house. Victor then enters the scene.

Victor (Hugs Ana)
Where do you think your going... hmmm.
(kissing Ana)
Ana
I'm going over my mother's house.
Victor
Hmm what's the ocassion ?
Ana
She wants me to meet her new friend Nicolas.
Victor
Oh I'm jealous.
(Kissing Ana's neck)
Ana (Smiling)
Silly , want to come ?
Victor
Yeah , I haven't seen your mother in awhile and so that includes your
brothers and sister.
Ana
Well hurry up and get ready.
Victor
Alright don't go anywhere.
(Leaves scene)
Ana (Looking at her engagement ring)
Soon.
(Looking at the mirror smiling)
(Ext).

Camera fades out into the Vargas family along with Nicolas and Victor sitting in a table eating and enjoying dinner.

Aida
Carlos honey can you pass me the dressing ?
Carlos
Here you go.
(Passes the dressing)
Ana
So , Nicolas how did you meet my mother ?
Nicolas
I met your mother through one of my closest friends who by chance knew your mother
aswell for years.
Ana
Oh really ? Thats cool.
Aida
Yeah honey the same way I told Nicolas I'm going to tell you guys, it really
is a small world out there so be careful with whom you guys meet.
Rosali
(Laughing)
Nicolas
What's funny Rosali ?
Rosali
Oh nothing.
Nicolas
(Looking at Rosali with such a desire)
Jose
So dear sis when are you and Vic getting married ?
Victor
Well brother in law that's going to happen very soon.
Carlos
Yeah but how soon ?
Ana
You guys not so much pressure in time you will see.
Rosali
Am I going to be your flower girl ?
Ana
Of course.
Rosali
Good.
Aida
It's nice to have a family like this.
Nicolas
Yeah , and thanks to all you guys I hope to soon become a member of this family.
Ana
Awwwwwww come here step-pop.
(Gets up and hugs Nicolas)

Everyone is laughing and having a good time.  (Ext)

3 Weeks Later

Camera fades on Carlos , Jose and Aida all dressed up.

Aida
Carlos can you grab my bag.
Rosali
Mom why can't I go ?
Aida
They don't allow fifteen year old girls at the place where going.
Rosali
Whose we ?
Aida
Me , your brothers , sister and Victor.
Carlos
I forgot mom what's the occasion again ?
Aida
Celebrating your sister's wedding,
Carlos
She got married ?
Aida
No honey it's a celebration for the upcoming wedding which in fact
is  next month , under two weeks.
Jose
Damn that's sooner then what I thought.
Carlos
I know.
Aida
Where is this man ?
Rosali
Who ?
Aida
Nicolas, he's going to babysit you while were gone.
Rosali
Oh , mom I have to tell you something.
Aida
Not now honey later.

Door bell rings.

Nicolas
Hey , sorry I'm late got stuck in traffic.
Oh man you look terrific. 
(Kisses Aida)
Aida
Thanks , gotta look nice for my daughter's celebration.
Nicolas
Yeah.
Aida
Well Nicolas I appreciate you taking your time to come and watch
my young Rosali here.
Nicolas
Yeah yeah no problem. (Looks at Rosali). I bet where going to have our
own fun. (Smiling at her)
Aida
Yeah I hope so. Well were off to meet Ana and Victor. 
You guys have fun now , see you later Rosali. (Kisses Nicolas).
Nicolas
So what do you want to do ?
Rosali
I'm going to go watch t.v.
Nicolas
We can do that.
(Goes and watch television with Rosali)
(Ext).

Camera fades into Aida, Carlos , Jose sitting across Ana and Victor at a fancy dinner restaurant....

Ana
You guys don't know how happy I am that I'm getting married
Alida
Victor thanks for making my daughter happy
Victor
Oh no Ms. Vargas the pleasure is all mine.
Carlos
So when exactly is the wedding ?
Jose
Whats the date ?
Victor
Well we've planned to get married the first week of November.
Ana
Which is two weeks isn't that wonderfull ?
Aida
It sure is
Ana
I wished Rosali was here with us so she too can hear the news
Victor
Where is she anyways ?
Aida
She's home with Nicolas
Jose
Mom I don't really like your new boyfriend
Aida
Jose why do you say those things about Nicolas ?
Jose
I don't know. Have a bad feeling he's not who he says he is.
Carlos
I agree
Ana
Mom I too feel like Nicolas isn't good for you
Aida
How dare you guys interfere with my personal life.
Jose
You'll see.
(Ext)

Rosali and Nicolas are watching television , Rosali is so into the television that she doesn't notice Nicolas starring at her constantly.

Nicolas
You know Rosali you have nice smooth skin.
(Looking her up and down)
Rosali
Hahahahaha please.
Nicolas
No I'm serious , and those lips those precious lips.
Rosali
What are you talking about ?
(Into the television show)
Nicolas
You have to promise me your not going to tell anyone anything ok ?
Rosali
Ok yeah
(Not paying attention)
Nicolas
Have you ever kissed a guy ?
Rosali
No
Nicolas
Can I give you a kiss ?
Rosali
Ummmmm
Nicolas
(Forces himself on Rosali)
Rosali
Mmmmmm 
(Tries to push Nicolas away from her)
What are you doing ?!
Nicolas
What ?! You agreed remember.
Rosali
No , I'm going to tell my mother
Nicolas
No ! Your not going to tell nobody like you promised
(Pulls out a pocket knife)
Now take me to your room
Rosali
Noooo
Nicolas
Take me to your room !
Rosali
Noooo nooooo
Nicolas
Damn it !
(Grabs Rosali by force , picks her up and takes her to her room and locks the door)
Rosali
Noooo please noooo !
(Screaming)

Camera focuses on Rosali screaming and crying on her bed while Nicolas cuts her clothes off , kissing her all over.... (Ext)

Victor and Ana are taking her family back home...  (Pause)

Camera focuses on Rosali whose sitting with her head down in tears crying , Nicolas putting back his clothes on.

Nicolas
The family is here
Rosali
(Crying)
Nicolas
Now remember not a word to anyone as promised
Rosali
I'm going to tell my mother on you
Nicolas
Really ?
(Jumps on the bed and pulls out a pocket knife and places it on Rosali's neck)
Rosali
(Scared)
Nicolas
(Laughs) Your not going to tell anyone anything or one of your precious
family members will suffer got that 
Rosali
(Crying)
Nicolas
Now stop crying and get dressed. I'll distract your family
until your dressed now put some clothes on , now !!
Rosali
Okay
(Starts putting clothes on)
(Pause)

The Vargas family move into the living room where Nicolas is seen coming through the hall

Nicolas
Welcome back
Aida
Thank you
(Kisses Nicolas)
Ana
Where's my little sister ?
Nicolas
Oh yeah speaking about Rosali she's been crying all night 
I don't know what's wrong with her
Aida
What ?! Not my Rosali.... 
(Goes to Rosali's bedroom)
Rosali
(Brushing her hair)
Aida
My baby
Rosali
Mom
(Hugs her mother tightly)
Nicolas
Looks like she isn't sad anymore
Aida
Rosali what's wrong ? Nicolas told me that you locked yourself
in here and he heard you crying
Rosali
(Looking at Nicolas with embarrassment, sadness and hate)
Aida
Well ?....
Rosali
It's nothing I was just crying....
Carlos
Wow that's telling us something
Jose
Yo shut up !
Aida
Why ?
Rosali
Because , ..... Because of daddy.. I miss him alot
Ana
(Walks towards Rosali)
Mamita you will see daddy one of these days
Rosali
(Crying)
But I miss him Ana , I really miss him.
Aida
I know you do , believe me it hasn't been the same without your
father being here but that's how life is and we have to move on
Rosali
(Looking at Nicolas)
Nicolas
Maybe you'll get to see him very soon
Rosali
(Looks at Nicolas with hatred)
Ana
Rosali would you liked if you spend this upcoming weekend with us ?
Victor
Yeah ?.. There wouldn't be a problem with you coming to stay with us
for the weekend
Rosali
I guess....
Aida
When this weekend ?
Victor
I'll come pick you up friday night at seven
Rosali
Okay
Aida
Well I'm going to undress and shower then hit the bed tommorow is another day
(Everyone leaves except Nicolas)
Nicolas
Good girl
(Leaves)
(Ext)

Friday Night
Camera focuses on Victor picking up Rosali , Rosali says goodbye to her mom and gets inside Victor's car , they speed away.... (Pause)

Camera re-opens inside of Victor's car where Rosali looks out of the window while Victor drives , Victor then starts talking to Rosali

Victor
Rosali I have to ask you something
Rosali
.... Like what ?
Victor
Well you know that your sisters wedding is in two weeks right ?
Rosali
Really ?
Victor
Yeah you didn't know ?
Rosali
No
Victor
Well we want you to come out as our flower girl
Rosali
Me ?
Victor
Yeah , Ana wants you to be apart of our wedding and
as the flower girl and so do I , so what do you say ?
Rosali
Ummmmmm yeaaaaaah
Victor
Really , awwww Rosali that makes me happy
(Attempts to hug her)
Rosali
(Falls back in fear)
Noooooo not again ! Don't touch me !
Victor
Rosali what's wrong ?! 
Rosali
(Crying)
Please stay away ! Take me back home !
Victor
Rosali calm down tell me what's wrong ?
Rosali
Just stay away from me and please take me home
Victor
Ana is waiting at the house I'm going to take you to our house
Rosali
Noooooo !
(Pause)

Camera opens up on Rosali sitting across a room from Ana , Ana looks at her sister with sorrow..

Ana
Rosali please tell me whats wrong why did you flip
out on Victor ?
Rosali
Guys are all the same
Ana
What ? What makes you say that ?
Rosali
Why are you asking me these questions 
just leave me alone please
Ana
Something is wrong with you and your not telling me
Rosali
Oh well then let it be
Ana
I'll find out
Rosali
Good now leave me alone
Ana
If you say so
(Leaves)

Camera focuses on Victor and Ana sitting together in a couch while they talk about Rosali

Ana
Something's up with Rosali somethings bothering her
Victor
She got scared when I was going to hug her
Ana
I'm worried
Victor
Should your mother know ?
Ana
Of course
Victor
It's just so strange that all of a sudden out of the blue
Rosali acting all strange
Ana
I don't know
Rosali
Ana.......
(Falls to the floor)
Ana
Rosali....Victor call the medics.. Rosali...
(Ext)

Camera focuses on the Vargas family in the waiting room at St. Christopher's children's hospital waiting to get results

Ana
Mom stop pacing so much your making me nervous
Aida
I can't help it if something happens to my little Rosali
I don't know what I'll do
Victor
With calm Aida everything's going to be alright
Carlos
How would you know ?
Victor
Faith nigga
Carlos
I'm sorry but I don't believe in faith or hope
Jose
It's pretty funny how shit turns out once in awhile
Doctor
(Comes to a stop) ... Relatives of Rosali ?
Aida
Yes I'm her mother please doctor how's Rosali ?
Doctor
Shes doing good
Ana
(Relieved) Thank god
Doctor
But there's something else you all should know
Jose
Whats that ?
Doctor
During several examinations we found out that young Rosali
is expecting to have a child
Ana
What ?!
Aida
Rosali pregnant ? .. How's that possible !
Doctor
The reason for her collapsal was because she was fatigue and weak.
It seemed like her inside walls where badly injured and it was just a matter of time for this
to happen
Victor
Hold on when you say that her walls were injured , where exactly are you going with this ?
Doctor
I'm sorry to say this but young Rosali appeared to have been raped, impregnated by force
Aida
Nooo ! (Cries)
Ana
My little sister raped and left pregnant....
Victor
(Holds Ana)
Doctor
We just don't know what happened that lead to her being left pregnant.
Aida
I want to see her
Doctor
She's being moved now to her room
Aida
Please I want to see my daughter
Doctor
Sure follow me
(Pause)

The doctor and Aida arrive at Rosali's room , the doctor tells Aida she has five minutes... Aida enters the room

Aida
Oh my Rosali
Rosali
(Sleeping)
Aida
Why do things happen to this family ?..
(Sits beside her and reaches out for her arm)
Rosali
(Slowly wakes up).. Mom ?
Aida
Yeah baby I'm right here
Rosali
Oh mom... (Cries)
Aida
Oh Rosali why didn't you tell me ?
Rosali
Tell you ? About what ?
Aida
That you was raped and left pregnant .... (cries)
Rosali
Pregnant ? Oh my god nooo.... It can't be (Crying)
Aida
Rosali look at me tell me who did this to you
Rosali
You wouldn't believe me even if I told you
Aida
Tell me please...
Rosali
Nicolas was the one who raped me when you went to Ana's
upcoming wedding celebration
Aida
What ?! He couldn't of... (Serious expression)
Rosali
He told me if I told any one of you he would hurt you
Aida
Bastard ! (Stands up)
Rosali
Mom where you going ?
Aida
I'm going to face this bastard (Leaves)
Rosali
Mom no !
Ana
Mom what happened ?
Aida
Victor can you please take me to Nicolas apartment ?
Victor
Sure
Ana
(Pulls mother to the side) Mom whats going on ? Is Rosali alright ?
Aida
She'll be fine , I have to take out the trash (Leaves) - (Ext)

Camera opens up inside a small apartment , Nicolas is making himself a glass to drink , his doorbell rings... He opens it... Victor comes out and jabs Nicolas jaw , Nicolas falls to the ground bleeding from his mouth , Aida then enters the apartment

Nicolas
Why you do that for... (Grabbin his jaw)
Victor
How could you 
(Kicks Nicolas)
Nicolas
I don't know what your talking about
Aida
My fifteen year old daughter !
Nicolas
What about her ?
Victor
(Kicks Nicolas once again)
Aida
You raped her !.. You left her pregnant !
(Grabs a knife and sits on top of Nicolas)
I should cut your dick off
Nicolas
(Scared)
Aida
I should press charges on your ass and send you to jail for raping
my baby girl you son of a bitch
Victor
Calm down Aida its not worth to dirty your hands over
this asshole
Aida
Whatever we had its over , better not catch you around my house
or anywhere near my daughter
(Leaves with Victor - Ext)

Camera focuses on Aida sitting across from her family about to let her three other children know about whats going on

Ana
What happened ? Why did you leave the hospital with such a rush ?
Aida
You guys were right about Nicolas (serious expression)
I'm sorry that I didn't take your guys worries into consideration
Carlos
Mom what are you talking about ?
Jose
This has to do with Nicolas , right ?
Aida
He's the one responsible for raping your sister and leaving her pregnant
Ana
What ?! (Gets up and goes to the kitchen crying)
Jose
I knew something was up with that nigga
Carlos
Yo Imma ........ Grrrrr
Aida
Victor got some hits you guys shouldn't worry about him 
whatever we had its over
Carlos
What's going to happen now ?
Aida
I really don't know , abortion , support..
Jose
Mom Rosali is too young to be a mother
Carlos
Wait she should have the baby, if she doesn't want to have an abortion
we will be uncles
Aida
I don't know she is too young to have a child and I'll have to take
responsibility nobody else will
Jose
What do you have in mind ?
Aida
(Looks at her sons) Prostitute myself to have sufficient money to support Rosali
and my grandchild
Jose
Prostitute yourself ? Mom you can't be serious right ?
Aida
...... (Ext)

Camera focuses on Carlos talking on the phone to someone in an urgent tone

Carlos
There's no time to discuss whats going on here all you need to know
is that you have to make a come back and make things right... I'll be waiting for you
outside.... See you soon (Hangs up)
Jose
Who were you talking to ?
Carlos
Don't worry everyone we'll see soon
(Pause)

Rosali is resting in her bedroom while Ana and Victor watch , Aida is outside washing dishes while Carlos looks outside , Jose is watching Television

Aida
Carlos why are you starring outside so much ? 
Waiting for someone ?
Carlos
You'll see mom
Jose
Geez there ain't giving nothing good yo ,.. sucks.
Carlos
Yes he made it.
(Steps back towards the living room)
Mom , bro , Ana ! come here
Jose
For ?
Aida
What's going on ?
Carlos
It's a surprise

Everyone awaits as the front door swings wide open and Fidel enters the scene... Aida fills with enlightment and shock as she sees her husband enter the doorway

Ana & Jose
Dad ?
Aida
It can't be
Fidel
I'm back home
Carlos/Jose/Ana
(They run to their dad and give him a hug)
Victor
How be damned
Fidel
I missed you guys soo much
Ana
We missed you too dad there's so much to talk about and catch up on
Fidel
I know we will get to them all
Aida
Hi (Walking to her husband)
Fidel
Hi
Jose
Oh god yo just kiss and make up already
Aida
(Kisses Fidel)
Fidel
I missed you so much , all of you
Victor
I don't believe we have met , I'm Victor
(Extands hand for a handshake) I'm here taking your daughter's hand for marriage
Fidel
Well well I been away too long for news
(Handshakes Victor) You have my blessings
Ana
Thanks dad 
Fidel
And where's my baby daughter at ?
Aida
She's in her bedroom sleeping
Carlos
Dad there's something you should know
Fidel
What ?
Jose
Some asshole raped Rosali and left her pregnant
Fidel
What ?!
Carlos
Yeah , thats why I had to tell you to come back here
Fidel
(Walks to Rosali's bedroom) ... Rosali baby wake up !
Rosali
(Wakes up) Dad ? (Enlightened face) Daddy ! 
(Hugs her dad)
Fidel
..... (Hugging Rosali)
Rosali
I missed you alot daddy you just don't know
Fidel
I know I know I missed you too. 
Rosali
Are you here to stay ?
Aida
Would you like to join us for dinner , dad ?
(Pause)

Camera focuses on the Vargas family chatting , laughing and eating dinner as we move out of the kitchen and out of their house.... (Ext)