FADE IN.

1 EXT. TOWN CENTRE - DAY

Two girls walk side by side with their arms linked, its busy in the town centre as CHRISTMAS nears. CLAIRE is wearing a black gothic SKIRT and a black CROP TOP she has red streaks through her black hair. RACHEL is wearing black JEANS with a black T-SHIRT she has ginger hair. 

They are laughing and joking, they stop outside SPAR and Claire peers through the window. A girl turns round and smiles at her. She is wearing purple CORDS and a black HOODIE. LAUREN picks up her bag and walks out the shop.

LAUREN
Shit man, i’m glad to be outta there. 

Lauren takes her hair out her ponytail and flicks it from side to side. 

LAUREN
Damn thats better. So girls, how things goin for you? Good day at college?

She turns and links arms with Rachel and Claire. They look at each other and smile. They walks down the street to the coffe shop situated at the end of the road.

CLAIRE
Ahh you know how it is, same shit differnt day. College is doin my fuckin head in, thats a fact. But other than that lifes just peachy.
(SARCASTICALLY)

Rachel remains quiet as they walk down the road.
They stand outside the coffee shop while Rachel digs around in her pockets for money. The shop has hanging baskets on the outside and has a very ITALIAN theme about it. 

CLAIRE
For christs sake, we could be in drinking by now. I’ll bloody pay, put your coppers away.

RACHEL
You sure?

CLAIRE
Would i offer if i wasn't? Stop pratting around and hurry up. 

RACHEL
Probably knowin you. 
(LAUGHS)

They all go into the coffee shop and sit down. Lauren and Rachel start eyeing up the waiters. 

CLAIRE 
So what's it to be then Rach? Decaf? Espresso? Cappucino? 

Rachel smirks cheekily at Claire.

RACHEL
Decaf please. I’ll pay you back.

CLAIRE
No you wont. You do and there will be trouble. No stop matherin.

The girls read through list of coffees and the WAITER comes over to take their order. 

WAITER
Can i help you girls?

Lauren looks up at the  waiter, he is is tall dark and handsome. Rachel looks up as well. The girls look at each other and exchange a cheeky grin.

CLAIRE
Hi, we’ll have two decaf coffes and one cappucino please, oh and some napkins for my friends please.

She looks at him and he gives her a puzzled and confused look. He raises his eyebrows, turns and walks away.

RACHEL
Cor he was fucking nice. 

LAUREN
Your tellin me. Well i would ask Claire her opinion but she is spoken for. 

The waiter returns with there cups of coffee. He drops a napkin in front of Rachel and Lauren. He puts the tray in front of them and takes off the cups coffee. He accidently knocks the cup on the side of the tray and spills it all over Claire. 

CLAIRE
What the fuck!! 

WAITER
Sorry! Here let me help you clear up. 

CLAIRE
Get off me! You fucking clumsy bastard! 

WAITER
Calm down, its only a bit of coffee. If it makes you feel any better i’ll foot the dry cleaning bill?

CLAIRE
No you can just fuck off and get me another coffee. On the house as well.

Lauren and Rachel sit there astounded by Claire’s behaviour. The waiter looks down at her and tuts. He goes off to get her another coffee.

LAUREN
Claire mate, what the hell was all that about. It was only a bit of bloody coffee. Its not like your wearing your best clothes or anythin.

Claire glares at Lauren. She stands up and snatches her bag off the floor, slams her chair back under the table and walks out the coffee shop, slamming the door behind her and nearly knocking out the pane of glass. She turns back and looks at the two girls.

CLAIRE
Fuck you and fuck you!
(SHOUTS)

As Claire shouts she sticks two fingers up at them.
The girls their stunned. This is not like Claire at all. 

LAUREN
What the fuckin hell is up with her? Her and Adam had a fall out?

RACHEL
I dont know. Shouldn’t think so. Maybe she is just gettin stressed over college, i know she is under a hell of a lot of pressure latly. Well we all are.

LAUREN
Still that dont mean she can talk to us like shit. Bet she dont talk to Adam like that.

RACHEL
Does it matter?

LAUREN
Guess not. She’ll come round eventually. 

The girls sit there drinking their coffee.

CUT TO

They get chattin and decide that they can go out without Claire on NEW YEARS EVE. They had planned it so that all three of them went out and crashed at Laurens for the night. But Claire had just messed that up for them.

LAUREN
So then Rach, fancy hittin the town on New Years Eve? Just the two of us. We’ll show Claire.

Rachel looks uunsure. The three of them have been together for as long as she can remember. A night out without her would be odd. Like going out naked.

RAHCEL
Mmm, yeah i guess. But it’ll feel weird without Claire. We always go out together. 

Lauren shoots her a look of disgust.

LAUREN
So, you really think she can speak to us like that and get away with it?

RACHEL
Not exactly, i just think we should hear her out before jmping to conclusions..........

LAUREN
(CUTTING HER OFF)
Well i’ll tell you what.

RACHEL
What?

LAUREN
Fuck you to!

Lauren gets up out her seat and grabs her jacket off the back. She to walks out slamming the door behind her.

RACHEL
Loz, wait, please.

Lauren blanks her out and walks out the coffee shop. Leaving Rachel sat on her own. 

RACHEL
Bitch!
(UPSET)

INT. CLAIRES CAR - EVENING

Claire sits in her car looking at the bonnet fiddling with her car keys. Swinging them round her middle finger.

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
What the hell is wrong with me today? 

Claire starts her car and sits again for another moment.

CLAIRE
(V.O./CONTD)
Fuck it. INT

She lights up a cigarette and is about to drive off when her phone rings.

CLAIRE
Bollucks, perfect fuckin timin ass. 
(COUGHS)
Hello?

ADAM
(GIGGLES)
Hey babe, its only me. You gonna be back for dinner, i got a suprise for you. 

CLAIRE
Oooh, well, erm...

ADAM
Well? Can you? Please baby, please. 

CLAIRE
I kinda had plans but they can wait i guess.

Claire feels akward rejecting her boyfriend. She had planned to round the girls houses and say sorry for shouting at them earlier, but ADAM sounded so sweet she could not possibly resist him.

CLAIRE 
Oh, ok then. You’ve twisted my arm. Be there in about ten minutes. Love you, bye.

ADAM
Ok, see you then, love you to, bye.

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. STREET - NIGHT

We hear music blaring and Claire swings round the corner. She dirves straight towards the screen.

WHIP PAN ROAD

Claire continues up the road and evntually turns into her dirve. The car screeches to a halt as she tests the brakes. The car door swings open and a pair of very elegant legs appear. 

CLAIRE gets out and pushes the AUTOMATIC LOCKING SYSTEM BUTTON on her car keys to lock the car. 

She drives a jet black SUBARU IMPREZA with gold alloys and a full body kit. She walks up to her front door and opens it. She is greeted by Adam.

Adam is 19 and has black messy hair. His eyes are dark and he has dark skin, he is gothic and is wearing black BLU BOLT JEANS and a black T-SHIRT. He has his lip pierced on the left hand side.

ADAM
Hmmm, hello. Come here.

CLAIRE
Whats up with you, your scarily happy. 

They continue to talk in between kisses.

ADAM
Well where do i start. I got fuckin promoted! I’m manager of ACRE now!

ACRE is a computer graphics specialist shop.

CLAIRE
Oh my god!!!!
(SHOUTS)

Claire jumps on Adam and hugs him tight.

CLAIRE
I love you. And well done. You deserve it.
(WHISPERS)

Adam takes Claire’s hand and leads Claire into the dining room. Adam had prepared a candle lit meal for the two of them. A rose is next to Claire’s place.

CLAIRE
Aww Adam, its lovely. Thankyou.

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - DINING ROOM - NIGHT

The two of them are sitting eating. Adam keeps looking up at Claire an throwing her a cheeky grin. Her eyes twinkle in the candle light ans shadows bouce off her skin. 

CALIRE
Why do you keep lookin at me like that?

ADAM
Your just to damn sexy. Thats why.

Adam gets up and walks round the table. He keeps his dark green eyes firmly fixed on Claire. He takes her hand and stands her up. 

ADAM
Follow me....

CLAIRE
How could i resist.....
(SEXILY)

Claire kisses him passionately, Adam wraps his arms around her and picks her up. She wraps her legs around his waist and her carries her out the dining room.

DISSOLVE TO

INT. CLAIRES FLAT - BEDROOM - NIGHT

SEQUNECE OF RAPID CUTS

Claire and Adam gettin hot and steamy in bed.
Adam on top of Claire and kissing her neck and breasts.
Claire wrapping her legs around Adam as she reaches orgasm.

END SEQUENCE OF RAPID CUTS

They lay in each others arms and fall asleep.

DISSOLVE TO

INT. COLLEGE - CLASSROOM - MORNING

Claire is in her lecture. She is drowsy after last nights passion. Her eyes have bags under them and she keeps yawning.

TEACHER
Claire! Will you try and concentrate!
(SHOUTS)

Claire looks blankly at him.

CLAIRE
Ah ha.
(YAWNS/SARCASTICALLY)

He glares at her and she begins to think to herself.

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
At least i get some.
(QUIETLY)

The bell finally rings and Claire is first out. She pushes her way through the crwods as she is eager to leave. Clair has something she wants to take care of and has little time to do it.

CUT TO

EXT. COLLEGE - CAR PARK - MORNING

She gets into her car and lights up a cigarette.

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
So much for quittin.

She speeds out of the College grounds and onto the raod. She beeps at a group of students who are stood in the road.

CLAIRE
Move it! Twats!

They all throw up their hands and a few insults are thrown at Claire.

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. STREET - AFTERNOON

Claire decides its best to try and patch things up with her mate. She is going to suprise Lauren by meetin her on her lunch hour and taking her for a coffee.

Claire waits round te corner from Spar. She watches Lauren pick up her coat and walk out. 

CLAIRE
Lauren!
(SHOUTS)

Lauren turns and sees Claire stood there. 

LAUREN
Hope your here to apologise?

CLAIRE
Yeah i am. Sorry. Can you forgive me?

Lauren walks closer to Claire and puts her arms round her.

LAUREN
Already been done.

Claire is relieved. Lauren is quite stubborn at times.

CLAIRE
Fancy a coffee, its on me?

LAUREN
How could i turn that down.

They walk off together, arms linked. 

DISSOLVE TO

INT. COFFEE SHOP - AFTERNOON

The two girls sit quietly drinking coffee. Lauren starts to explain what happened once Claire left.

CLAIRE
I was out of order the other day. Must have got out on the wrong side of bed or something.

LAUREN
Well dont feel to bad. I had a go at Rach, so, we’ve fallen out.

CLAIRE
Shit! You gonna work it out?

LAUREN
Yeah, been mates to long to let it all go to waste. Just gonna let her stew a little. 

CLAIRE
You mean cow!
(LAUGHS)

The same waiter that spilt coffee over Claire comes over to serve them. He looks at Claire and SIGHS.

WAITER
Can i help you girls? Or am i gonna get another roastin from queen bitch?

CLAIRE
Yeah, we’ll have...

Claire looks up and blushes. 

CLAIRE
Ahh, its you. Look, about the other day.....

WAITER
(CUTS HER OFF)
Its sorted. Guess you were havin a bad day. Did the stain come out?

CLAIRE
Yeah, it did. Sorry anyway.

WAITER
No problem. What can i get you both. Its on the house. And er.

Claire looks up from the menu again.

CLAIRE
What?

WAITER
I’m TOBY by the way. Well, would you consider goin out on a date with me at sometime?

CLAIRE
I have a bofriend. Sorry.

Claire looks gutted. But Lauren looks hopeful. Maybe he’ll try her next.

TOBY
Well will you at least give me your number?

Claire grabs a pen out of her handbag and nabs a pen out of Tobys pocket. She writes it down on a napkin and gives it to him. He writes his number down on another napkin and gives it to her. He grins at her before walking off.

Claire cant help herself looking at his ass.

LAUREN
Lucky bitch!

CLAIRE
Sorry, guess i’m just so irresistable.

The scene continues but the camera pulls out and away from the coffee shop.

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. STREET - CLAIRE’S CAR - AFTRENOON

Claire is on her way home from having coffe with Lauren. She is on the motorway and believe it or not she is thinkin about Toby. Thats when her phone starts to ring. She pulls over onto the hard shoulder.

CLAIRE
Hello?

TOBY
Hey, erm. I dont know your name. You never told me. Its Toby byt the way.

CLAIRE
Oh, shit. Sorry. It Claire.

Claire blushes.

CLAIRE
(TO HERSELF)
Shit! Shit! Shit!

TOBY
Hi Claire, well you see, the thing is. I wondered if erm, maybe you wanted to go for a friendly drink at sometime?

CLAIRE
Hmm, think i can stretch myself to that. When?

TOBY
How about tonight?

Claire pauses and mentally thinks up an excuse for Adam, we see the thinking expression on her face. She chews her bottom lip. 

CLAIRE
Sure. When and where?

Toby goes quiet for a moment while he thinks of a place. 

TOBY
Hmm, how about THE CHURCH HOUSE INN at, hmm about 8:30?

CLAIRE
Yeah sure. Just dont stand me up. Please?

TOBY
Stand a pretty lady up?! You must be mad. Catch you later. Bye.

Before Claire had chance to say bye Toby had hung up. Just the thought of someone new in her life makes her buzz with excitement. 

She GIGGLES to herself.

WIPE TO

EXT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BEDROOM - EVENING

Claire is in rooting around her wardrobe looking for something to wear. She has not been out on a date in ages. 

ADAM
(O.S.)
What are you doin in there. Your only goin out with Rachel and Lauren for christs sake.
(SHOUTS)

CLAIRE
Yeah i know but i like to make an effort.

Claire pulls out the black dress she wore on her and Adams first date. She holds it against her. It still looks good, so she decides to wear it. 

CLAIRE
Adam! Can you come and zip me up hun?

ADAM
(O.S.)
I know what i’d like to do. Give me a sec.
(SHOUTS)

Adam walks in and sees Claire in her dress.

ADAM
Mmm, you look good. Sure you wanna go out?

Adam walks up to her and begins to run his hands up and down her back, carressing her neck, and kissing her shoulders softly.

CLAIRE
I promised the girls. Sorry baby.

She turns and plants a passionate kiss on his lips, his hands traces to her ass. Claire pulls away.

CLAIRE
Do me up then.

Adam grabs the zip and does it up. The dress shows off Claire’s sexy curves. She picks up her handbag and turns again.

CLAIRE
How do i look?

ADAM
Need you ask? Stunning as always.

Claire does a twirl for Adam. She does look stunning. Claire plants a quick but loving kiss on his lips and heads for the door, leavin Adam stood there in a daze.

CLAIRE
(O.S.)
Dont wait up!
(SHOUTS)

Adam stands in the bedroom for a moment. Then walks out.

CUT TO

EXT. PUB

Claire walks into the pub. She stands for a moment and looks around. She cant see Toby anywhere. She walks over to a table in the corner and sits on her own. She lights up a ciggarette and puffs away.

The pub is rustick and old fashioned. It has a warm atmosphere and a log fire burns. 

She looks down at her ash tray and then back up. Toby is stood by the door, he looks lost. Claire coughs loudly and attracts Tobys attention, he looks over in her direction and begins to walk over.

Claire stands up and Toby puts his hands on her waist and kisses her on her cheek. Claire feels all tingly. A fresh kiss feels amazing. She cant help imagining what he’d be like in bed. She shakes her head, trying to throw out the thoughts and they both sit down.

TOBY
Fancy a drink?

CLAIRE
I cant i’m drivin. 

TOBY
Go on. Just the one. 

How could she not agree to a drink. Toby gives her the puppy dog look and walks over to the bar. 

Claire’s phone starts to ring, its Adam. She sits in a debate as to weather to answer it or not. 

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
Oh Adam, you pick your times.

Claire presses cancel on her phone and then switches it off completely. Toby returns back from the bar with two vodka shots. 

TOBY
Here you go. A vodka shot just for you.

Claire looks at him angrily.

CLAIRE
I know i said one but that counts for at least seven! 

TOBY
Come on Claire, be a sport.

Puppy dog eyes again. Claire cant resist that one at all.

He places the drink on front of her. Taps his glass on the table and up ends it. Swallowing it in one. He gives Claire a sexy and suggestive look. She picks up her glass and studys it for a moment before tapping it on the table and swallowing.

She pulls a face of disgust. 

CLAIRE
I fuckin hate that stuff!

TOBY
Looks like it.
(LAUGHS)

They have a few more drinks and Claire gets very drunk. 

CLAIRE
I cant drive home now!
(SLURRED)

Toby puts his arm round her to steady her. Claire is all over the place and all over Toby. He lets go and she falls forwards, Toby catches her and scoops her up. She looks into his eyes. A BEAT passes.

Toby leans forward and gives Claire the most mind blowing kiss. His hands begin to wander.

CLAIRE
I dont think i wanna go home now.
(SLURRED)

TOBY
You sure?

Claire looks at him and smiles. She puts her hand on the back of his neck and pulls him in for anothr kiss. They break away and Toby takes her hand and leads Claire over to his car. 

Before he has chance to open the the car door Claire pushes him up against it and kisses him again.

CUT TO

INT. TOBYS FLAT - BEDROOM - NIGHT

Claire and Toby enter the room. They are ripping each others clothes off. Toby is kissing Claire madly. He grabs her legs and lifts her up. 

TOBY
What about the boyfriend?

Claire pauses and looks at Toby for a sceond.

CLAIRE
Fuck him.

WIPE TO

INT. TOBYS FLAT - BEDROOM - MORNING

Claire wakes up in Tobys arms. He is already awake and is laying next to her stroking her hair and brushing his hand over her cheek. Claire’s eyes flutter open and she looks at him and smiles.

TOBY
Morning gorgeous.

Claire giggles.

CLAIRE
Hey. Thanks for last night, it was amazing.

Toby leans in for a kiss, their lips meet and Claire is in heaven again. She wraps her arms round him and pulls him closer to her. 

Toby pulls away.

CLAIRE
Huh? Whats the matter? Did i do something wrong?

TOBY
I have half an hour to get a shower, get dressed and get to work.

Claire smiles and then giggles.

CLAIRE
Ahh, i see. Well you better get a move on then.

TOBY
Well, i’m gonna leave you here, make yourself at home. Have a wander round the flat and leave when your ready. I’ll leave the spare key under the plant pot Oh, and clean up if you fancy it.
(LAUGHS)

CLAIRE
Thanks Toby. We should do this more often.

Toby gives her a sexy look and leaves the room. This gives Claire chance to take a detailed look around the room. The walls are crimson red and a lovely wooden floor lay beneath her. The room is fittd to perfection. 

She pulls the quilt cover back over her and goes back to sleep.

Claire wakes up a few hours later. Her hair is messy and she feels totally refreshed. Claire gets out of bed and hops in the shower. 

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. STREET - CLAIRE’S CAR - AFTERNOON

Claire puts the key in the ignition and drives off. She sends Toby a quick text tellin him that she locked up and thanks once again. Her phone starts goin mad with angry texts from Adam. She decides to pull over and ring him.

ADAM
Hello?

CLAIRE
Hey you its me. 

ADAM
Oh, hi. What do you want?

CLAIRE
I just rang to say i will be home in a bit. Thats all.

Claire looks hurt.

ADAM
Fine. I’m at work. Bye.

CLAIRE
Adam, wait!

Its to late. Adam hangs up. Claire sits quietly for a BEAT. Thinking about what she did last night. If Adam found out it would break his heart. Claire sighs and lights up a ciggie. She starts driving again. Then again, what he dont know wont hurt him.

WIPE TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - LIVING ROOM - EVENING

Claire sits alone in her flat. It feels so much differant here compared to Tobys. Something about his flat made Claire feels safe. She sits and waits for Adam to return home from work. She finds herself thinking about him again and saying his name.

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
Toby, Toby, Toby.

CUT TO

EXT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - DRIVE - EVENING

Adam pulls up into the drive. He gets out his car and stands looking at the flat.

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - LIVING ROOM - EVENING

Claire hears a car outside and goes over to the window. She pulls back the net curtains and sees Adam standing there. He meets her gaze and smiles.

CUT TO

EXT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - DRIVE - EVENING

Adam stands there holding Claire’s gaze and smiling.

ADAM
(V.O.)
I’ve caught you out bitch. You aint gettin away with this one.

He walks up to the front door.

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - LIVING ROOM - EVENING

Claire quickly straightens herself out, smoothes down her hair and de-creases her skirt. She is slightly nervous and it shows. Her hands are clammy and her eyes are twitchy. Adam walks through the front door and into the living room.

ADAM
Hey babe. Good night? Sorry about earlier, had a customer come in and was really stressed out. Can you forgive me?

Relief spreads across her face. She has got away with last night, she thinks.

CLAIRE
Course i can. Last night was a laugh. Crashed at Lauren’s place. Got to drunk, no way i could drive. Come here you.

Adam throws his jacket down on the sofa and wraps his arms round her. His hands trace over her back and he nuzzles into her neck, kissing her gently. 

ADAM
Glad you had a good night.
(SARCASTICALLY)
Lets hope you have many more.

DISSOLVE TO

INT. TOBYS FLAT - BEDROOM - NIGHT

Toby cant stop thinking about Claire. Her smell lingers on his pillow. He holds it close to him and breathes in deeply. 

TOBY
(V.O.)
Claire, Claire, Claire. What have you done to me. 

He drops the pillow to the floor and picks up his mobile. He finds Claire’s number in his phonebook and hesitates over it. 

TOBY
Fuck it, what harm can it do.

His finger lingers over the button before he finally presses it, it starts ringing. It cuts out after two or three rings and goes onto answer phone.

TOBY
Well it was worth a try.

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRES FLAT - BEDROOM - NIGHT

We see Claire in bed sleeping later that night. She is restless and is moving around a lot. Slowly we approach her. 

BEGIN DREAM SEQUENCE

Claire is in a desolate forest. Its mid evening and all is quiet. She look round. Nothing stirs.

CLAIRE
Hello!?
(SHOUTS)

It just echoes back at her. She turns once more and starts walking. Noy sure where she is going she trips  over a tree root, falls on her face and cuts her lip, a hand rests on her shoulder. Claire turns but there is no hand there. 

She picks herself up off the floor.

CLAIRE
What the....

Then Adam drops from a branch, he is dying. He has been torn to pieces, his arms are hanging off and his face is mashed. He stumbles towards Claire.

CLAIRE
Oh my god! ADAM!! 
(SCREAMS)

Adam stands still. He is bloody. 

ADAM
Claire.....
(STRUGGLES)

Adam can bearly talk, his words are muffled by huge rasping breaths. 

ADAM
Claire, i, love you....
(STRUGGLES)

Claire looks at him and runs towards him. She goes straight through him and falls over again. 

CLAIRE
Whatever bastard did this come and get me you asshole!! How could you do this to us!!! 
(SOBS)

She stands and turns round in circles. Tears build up in her eyes.

END DREAM SEQUENCE

INT. CLAIRES FLAT - BEDROOM - NIGHT

Claire wakes up in a cold sweat. She sits bolt upright and her hand goes straight to her lip. Its bleeding. She starts shaking.  

CLAIRE
What the fuck? Shit that hurts.
(WHISPERS)

She grabs a tissue from under her pillow and then slowly turns to Adam. A BEAT passes. Adam is laying with his back to Claire and the camera. He turns suddenly. 

CLAIRE
ADAM?!!!
(SHOCKED)

Adam is disfigured just like in her dream. He turns to Claire and smiles a crooked smile. 

ADAM
What's the matter Claire?

Claire shuffles back on the bed trying to get as far away from him as possible.

ADAM
Bad dream?
(SARCASTICALLY)

PAN ROOM

Claire looks away for a quick escape, she looks back at Adam. 

ADAM
Baby?

Claire studys his face for a few BEATS. He changes back to his normal self. 

CLAIRE
Adam? You, you ok?
(STUTTERS)

ADAM
Course i am hun. Why?

CLAIRE
You, erm. Well you just looked a bit weird that's all. 

ADAM
Think your seeing things. Cut back on the marmalade a bit love.

Adam leans over to cuddle Claire. She seems reluctant to cuddle him and stays stiff. That does not stop Adam trying.

ADAM
That's better now aint it?

Claire begins to relax.

CLAIRE
Mmmm yeah.

We see Adam’s head nuzzled into Claire’s hair, his face changes back to it disfigured state. He smiles.

ADAM
Love you.

DISSOLVE TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BEDROOM - MORNING

Claire wakes up after hardly any sleep. She looks at Adam. She is scared of what she’ll find when she looks at him. Adam is sleeping like a baby, apparently. Claire goes into the bathroom for a shower.

CLOSE UP ADAM

Adam is awake, he opens his eyes and smiles. He looks normal enough......

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BATHROOM - MORNING

Claire has the radio on and is singing. She is just washing the conditioner out her hair.

CLAIRE
Feelin like a freak on a leash......
(SINGS)

She hears the bathroom door open and footsteps on the floor.

CLAIRE
Morning baby. Sorry but i beat you to the shower today, i’ll shout you once i’m done.

A BEAT passes. 

CLAIRE
Did you not hear me or something Adam? I said i’d give you a fuckin shout once i’m done now piss off!

Another BEAT. 

CLAIRE
Adam? Adam? I know your out there so fucking answer me! 

Another BEAT.

CLAIRE
Adam your starting to scare me now. Please answer me or something?

Claire pulls back the shower curtains and something pushes her and she falls over backwards. She hits her head on the tiles and it cracks open. She tries to sit up but her vision is blurred.

CLAIRE
Adam? Adam? Please come out. I need help. 

Claire tries to get up but she cant. Water is still lashing down over her. She tries to reach the off button but cant. It to high up. She puts her hand to her head and sees the blood.

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
What? 

Claire strains to look forward. Towards the bathroom mirror. Something is written on it, but she cant quite make it out.

CLAIRE
(P.O.V./CONTD)
Oh my god, Adam!! Adam!! Please come out, please.
(PANICS/SCREAMS)

Claire then passes out under the torrents of water.

DISSOLVE TO

Claire wakes up with Adam by her side. She is wary of him, unsure what to do. She tries to move but her head is to sore. At least her vision has returned.

ADAM
Ah ah ah, your not going anywhere. You need rest darlin. You took a nasty knock to your head, but i’m here. You’ll be ok.

CLAIRE
Adam, in the bathroom, there was...

ADAM
(CUTS HER OFF)
Shhh.

CLAIRE
But....

ADAM
(CUTS HER OFF AGAIN)
No buts or anything. Just rest. You’ll be ok. Trust me.

Adam kisses her gently and reasurringly on her forehead. She flinches slightly, he turns and leaves. Claire sits on her bed. She pulls the covers up tight around her. She is scared. Claire reaches over for her mobile phone and rings Toby.

CLAIRE
Hey Toby.

TOBY
Claire baby. How are you?

CLAIRE
Not to good. Had a weird night and morning.

TOBY
Whats up?

CLAIRE
Fell over in the shower today and cut my head open. 

TOBY
Aww poor you. Wish i was there to look after you. But i expect the boyfriends doin that?

Claire pauses.

CLAIRE
No, not really. Well he is but he is also scaring me.

TOBY
How do you mean?

CUT TO

Adam stands outside the bedroom door listening.

CLAIRE
(O.S.)
Just bein really freaky. When i said i fell this morning i lied. I was pushed. I think Adam did it. Hes really scaring me.

ADAM
(V.O.)
I aint even started yet.

Adam walks off down the hallway. 

CUT TO

TOBY
Want me to come round?

CLAIRE
No, its ok. I just need someone to talk to. Thats all.

TOBY
Anytime. Look, i gotta go to work now. I’ll call you later darlin. Get some rest.

CLAIRE
Ok. Please ring me later.

TOBY
Will do hun. Speak to you soon. Bye.

CLAIRE
Ok, bye.

Claire hangs up puts Tobys name on speed dial. She then places her phone under her pillow. 

CLAIRE
Dont worry asshole. I’ll catch you out. 

DISSOLVE TO

INT. RACHELS HOUSE - KITCHEN - MORNING

WE see Rachel in her house. CATHY, Rachel’s mum is making breakfast and Rachel’s brother BILLY is pratting around. 

Cathy is a 45 year old single mother of 2. She has dyed blonde hair that is permed. Her eyes are green but starting to loose colour as she ages, she is chubby and short.

BILLY is 15 and has his hair in dred locks, his eyes are also green. He is a skater boy. He is tall and skinny with a freckly face.

CATHY
Billy get out of the bloody kitchen now!!
(SHOUTS)

BILLY
God, calm down woman. You never yell at Rachel like you yell at me!

CATHY
Rachel is older than you and much more responsable. Now get out of my sight!

She clips Billy round the back of the head. As he walks out of the kitchen he punches Rachel on the arm.

BILLY
Bitch!

Cathy hears this and storms out the room.

CATHY
(O.S.)
I’ve had just about enough of you! Your sister is having a hard time at the moment so its not an invite for you to have a dig as well.....

BILLY
She always does it to me, just never when your around.....

Arguing continues in the background, Rachel is lost in her own thoughts. She sits on the kitchen worktop and drifts off into her own land. She is sick of people fighting in her house.

BEGIN DREAM SEQUENCE

Rachel walks into her house after college. 

RACHEL
Mum!? Billy!? I’m home.
(SHOUTS)

Everything is quiet. 

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Mum didn’t say she was goin out. Billy is meant to be grounded. 

She thinks aloud. She starts to walk further into the living room. She puts her bag on the sofa. 

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Well the car keys are here she cant of gone out.

Rachel hears a noise from upstairs. She looks upwards.

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Maybe mums asleep, but what about Billy?

Claire stands at the foot of the stairs and listens. Then suddenly the front door locks behind her. She turns.

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Odd?

She tries to unlock the door but cant. She walks throught the house to the back door.

DISSOLVE TO

INT. RACHEL’S HOUSE - KITCHEN - AFTERNOON

Rachel stands at her back door looking at the lock. It locks itself aswell. She tugs at the handle.

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Piece if shit!!

She kicks the door.

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Bollucks! My keys! I left them in the front door!! 

She slumps down behind the door and puts her head in her hands and sighs. She is locked in. 

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Ah ha! Lauren has a spare key!

INT. RACHEL’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON

Rachel walks over to the phone and flicks through her address book for Lauren’s number. She eventually finds it and picks up the phone. The line is dead.

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Hmm, this aint right.

She bends down to check the cable is in correctly. 

RACHEL
(V.O.)
What the.....

The phone line has been cut. Rachel looks at the cut phone wire for a moment. Then something catches her eye. She spins round quickly nearly falling over. She grabs the arm of the sofa for support.

PAN ROOM

RACHEL
Look Billy, if this is your version of a joke its not working. So just quit it, yeah. Mum will kill once she finds out you cut the phone lead. 

She turns again as another shadow catches her eye.

PAN ROOM

RACHEL
Billy come on! Give it up! This is gone beyond a joke now!!!
(SHOUTS)

She stands in silence. A BEAT passes. 

INT. RACHEL’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

Rachel runs upstairs and locks herself in her bedroom. She sits behind her door and puts her head in her head and cries. She feels the door start to shake. Rachel is scared easily. 

RACHEL
Who the fucking hell is this?
(SOBS)

The door continues to shake. Rachel struggles to hold the door closed. 

RACHEL
Fuck off!!
(SOBS/SHOUTS)

Suddenly the door shoots open and Rachel flies backwards into her desk. Items smash all around her, her head is cut. Through blurred vision she can vaguely make out a tall figure with outstreched arms. 

END DREAM SEQUENCE

Rachel falls off the work top and shouts. Her head is bleeding, Cathy runs into the room and sees Rachel rolling round the floor in pain.

CATHY
What the hell happened to you. Your head!! Oh my god!!
(SCREAMS)

Rachel struggles to sit up. She looks round. 

RACHEL
Mum, mum. 
(WHIMPERS)

Cathy calls in Billy, she cant lift Rachel on her own.

CATHY
Billy! Make yourself useful lad, help me with your sister.

BILLY
What happened to you. Look like you’ve seen a ghost.

They put their arms under her shoulders and lift her up. She is shaking and pale. She remains silent.

CUT TO

INT. RACHEL’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING

CATHY
Put her on the sofa and go get me a damp flannel.

BILLY
Do it yourself!

CATHY
Dont argue with me just damn well do it!

Billy goes O.S. and we hear him rummaging around for a  flannel. Rachel stares straight through her mum. 

CATHY
Rachel love, what happened?

Rachel stays silent, she is still not quite sure what happened herself. 

CATHY
Please talk to me. I’m only trying to help love.

Billy returns with a dripping wet flannel, he dumps it on the arm of the sofa.

BILLY
There you go, a wet flannel.

CATHY
I said a damp flannel, not a bloody soaked one. Useless.

Cathy picks up the flannel and slaps Billy with it. He storms out the room and stamps up the stairs.

BILLY
Stupid emotional bitch.

Cathy sits next to Rachel and puts her arms round her, stroking her shoulder.

CATHY
Come on Rach. This aint like you. Whats up?

Rachel sighs then decides to spill the beans. 

RACHEL
Promise you wont laugh?

CATHY
Promise.

Rachel takes a deep breath and begins talking. Cathy holds the damp flannel to Rachels head.

RACHEL
I was sat on the work top day dreaming, then, well, i dont know. I was living this weird dream.........

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. STREET - ADAMS CAR - MORNING

Adam is sat in his NISSAN SKYLINE outside Rachel’s house. He has a pair of binoculars on the passenger seat. 

ADAM
Well, thats two done. One to go. Then for the finally. 

Adam speeds off down the road leaving a trail of smoke from his tyres.

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

Claire is home on her own for the first time in ages. Adam has been over protective of her and not let her out of his sight. She gets up.

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
Hmmm, what to wear?

Claire swings her legs out of bed and sits for a moment. A BEAT passes. Suddenly out of the blue a pair of hands reach out from under the bed. They tickle her ankles gently.

Claire reaches down to look at whats tickling her, thinking its only a bit of fluff. Her hands meet something cold and rough. She looks down properly.

CLAIRE
What the fuck! 

Hands clamp around her ankles and nails dig in. 

CLAIRE
Adam!! Help!!
(SHOUTS)

She kicks back at the hands. Tries to bring her legs back onto the bed, but the grip is way to tight. 

CLAIRE
Let go of me!! 

Her eyes well up with tears, she manages to stand up. The hands grip tighter. 

CLAIRE
Adam where the fuck are you!!
(SHOUTS)

Claire falls forward and lands on her face. She tries to regain her balance and get up but cant. She starts to slip backwards under the bed.

CLAIRE
(SCREAM)

Adam walks in the front door and the hands quickly retract. He can hear Claire screaming. 

She scrambles up and looks down at her ankles.

CLAIRE
Ouch!

Adam walks up the hallway.

ADAM
(O.S.)
You ok Claire? Your makin some funny noises in there.

CLAIRE
Adam! 

Adam stands outside the bedroom door for a moment and then knocks. He waits a little longer.

Meanwhile in the room Claire looks down at her ankle. Its bleeding. 

CLAIRE
Adam, come in please. I’ve hurt my ankle. Its bleeding.

Adam opens the door and stands for a moment. The blood on Claire’s ankle disappears and all thats left is tiny droplets on the floor.

CLAIRE
Look, see. Oh.

Claire has a puzzled look on her face. 

CLAIRE
What? Its gone.

ADAM
Have you been drinking again Claire? Your goin mad girl.

CLAIRE
No Adam you dont get it. I was bleedin, these hands grabbed me and...

ADAM
(CUTS HER OFF)
I think your gettin a little carried away. Now go back to bed. You need to rest love.

Claire tries to tell him again.

CLAIRE
Adam! Why wont you listen to me!!
(SHOUTS)

ADAM
Cos your talkin bullshit! 
(SHOUTS)

CLAIRE
Don’t talk to me like i’m a child! I do have feelins to you know!
(SHOUTS)

ADAM
Think your an adult!? Start fuckin actin like one! Not like some spoilt brat with and over active imagination!
(SHOUTS)

Claire runs up to Adam and pushes him nearly knocking him over. He glares at her and gets up slowly. He walks over to Claire all the time keeping eye contact. 

ADAM
You fucking slut.

Adam takes a swing for Claire. He punches her hard across the face and she falls over. She lays on the floor, her hands over her head protecting herself in case there is another punch her body shaking. 

Instead Adam crouches down next to her and puts his arm on her shoulder. His hands are shaking. His eyes are tearful. 

ADAM
Claire. I’m, i’m so sorry. Baby please, that was an accident.

Claire continues to lay still.

ADAM
Claire, please. I dont know what came over me. Let me look at it?

Claire stands up and pushes him away from her.

Claire’s eyes fill up with tears and she pulls a suitcase down from on top the wardrobe. She has a big red mark over her right cheek.

ADAM
What are you doing?

CLAIRE
(SOBS)
I’m leaving! 

CUT TO

EXT. STREET - LAURENS FLAT - NIGHT

Claire turns up at Laurens house with a suitcase. She heaves it out the boot of her car and sits its next to the road. She kicks it in a fit of temper.

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
Fucking piece of shit!!

The suitcase falls over into a puddle of water. 

Lauren looks out her window and sees Claire struggling with her suitcase. She pulls the curtain back over and appears at the door, Claire is in the middle of lighting up ciggarette.

LAUREN
Claire? Whats goin on?

It starts to rain again. Claire turns and sees Lauren.

CLAIRE
Its Adam, we’ve fallen out and i left.

LAUREN
Need a hand?

Claire looks at Lauren again and then runs up to her. She falls into Laurens arms and starts crying hard. Lauren strokes the back of her head and finds the cut. Then when she pulls out of the cuddle she sees the mark on her face to.

LAUREN
Claire. Whats this cut on your head? Did Adam do this to you?! Did he hit you? 

Claire pulls away from Lauren and stands blankly for a moment. She lets her hair fall over her face, she is embarrassed and puts her head down. 

CLAIRE
No, not exactly.

LAUREN
What does that mean? I mean it Claire, if i find out he has then...

CLAIRE
(CUTS HER OFF)
Listen. Let me come in and i’ll explain it all. Please?

It rains harder and the girls stand there for a BEAT. Lauren heaves Claire’s very heavy suitcase out of the puddle and drags it up the drive, with her arm around Claire she walks into her flat.  

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Adam is alone in the flat. He is very angry. He sits on the sofa with his fists tightly screwed up. A bottle of WINE sits on the table. His face is twisted with anger. 

ADAM
(V.O.)
How could i loose her!? I took this to far!
(SHOUTS)

He gets up, drinks the remainder of the wine and tips the coffee table upside down. Knocking the stuff on top of it everywhere. Then he throws the empty bottle of wine against the wall. It smashes into hundreds of pieces. 

ADAM
(V.O.)
How could i hit her!?
(SHOUTS)

He stands up again. He walks round the sofa and over to the phone. He pulls it out of the wall and throws it out the single glazed window. It smashes across the pavement. 

DOLLY PHONE

Adam sits down on the sofa and rests his head in his hands. He starts to break down. Adam looks up and walks over to the display cabinet, he picks up a framed photo of him and Claire on holiday in GREECE.

He smashes it, it breaks into thousands of pieces. Tears roll down his face.

ADAM
(V.O.)
How could i hit her!?
(SOBS)

He sits there alone and repeats that over and over again. 

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. STREET - ADAMS CAR - NIGHT

Adam is drunk. He walks out the flat with another bottle in his hand. This time its VODKA. He is talking to himself.

ADAM
(V.O.)
You know something Adam mate? Fuck her! Fuck that fat bitch! You can do so much better mate.

He staggers around the drive and fumbles with his car keys. 

ADAM
(V.O.)
She never wanted you anyway! Plenty more birds out there. 

He pauses and thinks. 

ADAM
(V.O.)
But i love her!!
(SHOUTS)

He gets into the car. Drinks the last of the vodka and throws the bottle out the car window. It smashes all over the drive. Adam puts the key into the ignition and drives off, fast.

CUT TO

INT. LAURENS FLAT - KITCHEN - NIGHT

Lauren and Claire are in the kitchen opening some wine. Lauren pops the cork and gets two glasses down from the cupboard. She starts pouring wine into the glasses.

LAUREN
So, you wanna tell me waht happened?

Claire pauses, picks up a glass and sips her wine.

CLAIRE
The thing is, you won’t believe half of what i’m gonna tell you.

Lauren looks sceptical. She lights up a ciggarette and offers Claire one. She takes one and lights up.

CLAIRE
Well, i keep havin weird dreams. Things happen in these dreams. 

LAUREN
Such as?

Claire pauses again and sips some more wine.

CLAIRE
Well, i’ll fall over or something and cut my head, right. And when i wake up, my head is actually cut.

Lauren looks at her in disbelief and takes a drag on her ciggarette.

LAUREN
Did you tell Adam?

CLAIRE
Yeah, but somethin aint right about him either. He treats me like i’m a child. Sayin that i have an over active imagination. 

LAUREN
You know Claire, maybe he is right.

Claire stands, dumbstruck that her best mate agrees with Adam.

CLAIRE
What you dont get is that in one of my  dreams he was dead but alive. And when i woke up he looked like he did in the dream.

LAUREN
Well maybe you should stay here for a few days. Get your head together. Thats the only thing i can suggest. Now. The really important thing. Your cut head and bruise?

Claire turns her back to Lauren and puts her hand to her face. She feels the bump and flinches. She cant believe Adam hit her. Tears fill her eyes. She turns to Lauren.

CLAIRE
Adam, well, he hit me toady. 

Laurens face fills up with anger and she slams down her wine glass spilling it everywhere. 

LAUREN
That fuckin bastard. I’m gonna fuckin kill him. How dare he!! He hit you........

CLAIRE
(CUTTS HER OFF)
Wait! Listen. 

LAUREN
Ok, i’m listenin, then i’m gonna kill him.

Calire puts out her ciggarette and blows out the smoke. She pulls up a kitchen chair and sits down. Lauren stays stood up.

CLAIRE
The cut on my head i think could be down to his doin, but i’m not sure.

Lauren looks sceptical again.

LAUREN
Go on.

CLAIRE
Well i was takin a shower and i thought i heard Adam walk in. I shouted to him and told him i’d call him when i was done.

LAUREN
That sounds harmless enough.

CLAIRE
But he stayed. He refused to talk, stayed silent. The i pulled back the shower curtain to talk to him and a hand pushed me. 

LAUREN
His hand?

CLAIRE
I dont know. But i fell over and cracked my head on the tiles. Then, there was something else. On the mirror. Something written, but i couldn’t make it out.

Lauren pulls up a seat next to Claire and takes her hand. 

LAUREN
Hes up to something Claire. Dont go back to him. Please, promise me you won’t?

Claire pauses and thinks. She sips her wine. 

CLAIRE
But i love him.

Claire gets up and walks over her bag. She gets out her mobile phone.

CUT TO

EXT. MORORWAY - ADAMS CAR - NIGHT

Adam is still drunk and is doing just under 100 mph on the motorway. 

ADAM
(V.O.)
I’ll show her. If i kill myself she’ll know how much i love her.

Adam starts to excelerate harder. His face has no expression. He swerves into on-coming traffic and heads straight for another car. Then his phone starts to ring. The car in front beeps at him and swerves to miss Adam, it crashes into the barrier.

He looks at his phone, its Claire.

ADAM
(V.O.)
Shit! 

He swerves again to miss the car behind the one thats crashed, he looses control. Adams car goes straight throught the barriers and rolls down the hill. The car comes to rest by a tree. 

WIPE TO

INT. RACHEL’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT

Rachel is fast alseep. She is restless. She is also dreaming. 

BEGIN DREAM SEQUENCE

Rachel is stood in Claire’s bedroom. She looks round wondering how she got there. She sees Claire stood up next to the bed looking at her ankle. 

RACHEL
Claire?

Claire does not move, Rachel walks over to her and taps her on the shoulder. Still nothing.

RACHEL
Claire, it me. Rach. Talk to me!

Nothing. The bedroom door opens and Adam walks in. Him and Claire have a conversation that soon grows into a full blown agruement. Rachel sees Claire push Adam, she sees aanger in his eyes.

RACHEL
Adam! You lay a finger on her!!!!
(SHOUTS)

Adam just continues to look at Claire. Then he hits her. 

RACHEL
Claire!!
(SCREAMS)
You fucking bastard!
(SHOUTS)

But Adam cant hear her. He bends over to comfort Claire, then she gets up and starts packing.

The DREAM SEQUENCE THEN SWITCHES.

Rachel is stood next to the motorway, she sees Adam drive past and suddenly she is in the car with him. He  is mad and stinks of drink. He is muttering to himself.

He suddenly swerves into oncoming traffic.

RACHEL
(SCREAMS)

His phone begins to ring and he swerves again making another car crash into the barrier. He crashes down the hill and stops at a tree. Rachel notices she is no longer in the car. She stands, the wind blowing in her hair.

END DREAM SEQUENCE

Rachel wakes up in cold sweat. She sits bolt upright. and looks around. Her room is quiet, she leans over and turns her bedside light on. She picks up her mobile and decides to ring Claire. With shaking hands she punches in Claire’s number. 

CLAIRE
Hello?

Rachel hesitates before speaking.

RACHEL
Hey Claire, its Rachel.

CLAIRE
Oh. Hi, i was goin to come round and apologise to you about the other day. I was outta order.

RACHEL
Hey its ok. We all have bad days. If i’m honest me and Lauren fell out so. You know.

Claire pauses.

CLAIRE
Why you callin at 3 in the morning? Somethin up?

RACHEL
Yeah, well no. Well i had this weird dream about Adam, he, he was in a car crash. Its cos you had an argument. Its weird.

Claire hesitates before continuing.

CLAIRE
Well we did have a fight, he hit me. You know thats funny. He aint answerin his phone. 

RACHEL
You think somethins up? What! He hit you!!!!!

CLAIRE
Dunno, might be. Come to Laurens if you can. Yeah he did. Leave it though, Laurens already on a mission to batter him.

RACHEL
You sure i am gonna be welcome?

The line goes quiet.

LAUREN
Rach? Its Loz.

RACHEL
Erm, hi. Look sorry for the other day....

LAUREN
(CUTS HER OFF)
No worries mate. Now get your ass over here. Claire needs you.

RACHEL
Give me ten minutes to nick my mums car.

Rachel hangs up the phone. She pulls on some old clothes and brushes her knotted hair. She rushes out her room and turns her light off on the way out. She creeps down the stairs and picks her mums car keys up of the table. She writes a quick note.

RACHEL
(V.O.)
Mum borrowed the car, Claire is in the shit. I’m at Laurens, ring me when you read this. Love Rach.

Rachel heads for the door and stops at the botom of the stairs. She listens for a moment before walking out and locking the door silently behind her. 

CUT TO

EXT. RACHEL’S HOUSE - DRIVE - NIGHT

Its cold outside. Rachel’s breath can be seen. She starts shivering and cuddles herself, rubbing her arms in an attempt to keep warm. She walks up to the car and gets in. She knows how to drive.

RACHEL
First stop. Claire’s flat for a quiet word with Adam.

She starts the car and pulls away fast. She sends Claire a text telling her she will be there soon. Her eyes are focused on the road, but there is a hint of anger there to. Her lips are pursed.

She arrives at Claire’s flat and is shocked. Police surround the house and half the road is closed off. Rachel stops dead and begins to shake. She remembers the dream. Sweat begins to form on her forhead. 

A POLICE OFFICER comes over to her car and taps on the window making Rachel jump. She winds down the window trying to keep her cool.

POLICE
Sorry love, cant come through here. 

Rachel turns to look at the flat. Windows have been put through and stuff is on the pavement.

RACHEL
Whats goin on?

POLICE
Cant tell you i’m afraid.

RACHEL
But i know the two people that live there. Whats happened?

Panic spreads across her face. She cant control it anymore.

POLICE
You know the guy who lives here?

RACHEL
Yeah, and his girlfriend. She is my best mate. I know she is fine but Adam, whats happened?

POLICE
All i can say is that he is hospital. Had a car crash, looks like a suicide attempt. But thats not certain yet.

RACHEL
Suicide!!!
(SHOUTS/CRYS)

Her eyes fill up with tears. She is scared and upset. She knew something was up by her dream. But Adam had no reason to commit suicide. Then Rachel remembers why she came here in the first place.

RACHEL
I might be able to help with enquirys.

The police officer looks at her. Then he opens the car door and asks her to step out.

POLICE
How do you work that out?

RACHEL
Claire and Adam had a fall out. Claire is at a mates, i was on my way over to kic...... i mean see how Adam was doin.

POLICE
You think that could have driven him to suicide?

RACHEL
I dont know. Adam has never been like this before. 
(SOBS)

She thinks of Claire and how she’ll react. 

RACHEL
Have you told Claire, his girlfriend?

POLICE
Unable to find a contact number. 

RACHEL
Hang on.
(SOBS)

She pulls a recipt out of her pocket and snatches the Police Officers pen. She jots down Claire’s number.

RACHEL
Here you go. Look i have to go and see Claire now. She is gonna need support.
(SOBS)

POLICE
Thanks for you help. You might be needed for a statment. 

Rachel begins to walk off. She turns when she gets to the car.

RACHEL
No problem, just sort this mess out.

She gets into the car and pulls down the viser. She wipes her teary eyes and sorts out her hair. Rachel tries not to make it look like she has been crying. She fumbles around in the glove compartment and gets her mums ciggies out.

Rachel had never smoked. But now she lights one up and takes a drag. She makes a face and coughs, but continues to smoke. Rachel kicks the car into reverse and drives away quickly. Laurens flat is down the motorway a little.

Its not until she hits the motorway and sees the traffic at a stand still that she remembers Adams crash. It was on this road in her dream. 

RACHEL
Fuck its true!
(SCREAMS/SOBS)

The tears start rolling again. Her phone starts ringing and its Claire, she is crying hard.

CLAIRE
Rach! Your dream, it true! Oh my god, what if he dies! What if he is already dead!
(CRYS HARD)

Rachel cant stand to hear her best mate like this. She tries to make it sound as if she is not crying. She struggles.

RACHEL
Claire, baby. Dont cry, he’ll be fine. Please dont cry. I cant stand to hear you like this.
(SOBS)

A BEAT passes between the two girls. All Rachel can hear is Claire crying hard. 

CLAIRE
I’m drvin down to the hospital. Please meet me down there. I need both of you there, i cant go through this alone.
(CRYS HARD)

RACHEL
I’ll be there as quick as i can. The traffic is bad. Have you phoned his mum?
(SOBS)

CLAIRE
No, not yet. Please hurry Rach.
(CRYS HARD)

RACHEL
Hang in there. Be strong for Adam, you have to ring his mum soon Claire.
(SOBS)

Claire goes silent for a moment. 

CLAIRE
I’m to blame for all this. You do know that dont you?
(SHOUTS/ CRYS HARD)

RACHEL
Claire! Pull yourself together! Your not to blame! Get a grip.
(SOBS/SHOUTS)

Claire coughs and tries to compose herself.

CLAIRE
Yeah i guess your right. Look i’m gonna go. Adam needs me. Hurry up Rach, please.
(CRYS)

RACHEL
I’ll try. Take care. Please, see you soon. 
(SOBS)

The girls hang up, Rachel sits still and silently for a few BEATS. She turns the car round and pisses off a lot of other drivers. She cuts over onto the other side of the motorway and speeds off in the direction of the hospital.

AREL SHOT OF THE ROAD.

WIPE TO

INT. CLAIRE’S CAR - NIGHT

Lauren and Claire speed down the road. Claire is going frantic trying to get hold of Adams mum. Her phone is engaged.

CLAIRE
For fucks sake! Answer!
(SHOUTS)

Lauren who is driving looks over to Claire.

LAUREN
Calm down. You’ll get through eventually. 

Claire has managed to control her crying and her eyes are puffy. Her nose is blocked and her cheeks are red. She sits in the car trying to contact Adams mum with one hand, and is biting the nails on her other.

They pull up to some traffic lights and Claire gives the phone one last try. It works. 

CLAIRE
Its ringing!

LAUREN
About time.

Claire sits on edge. 

ROSE (ADAMS MUM)
Hello?

CLAIRE
Hi ROSE. Its Claire. Adams girlfriend.

ROSE
Oh hello dear. Its a bit late for chat love.

Claire bites her bottom lip and tries to hold back the tears. 

ROSE
Claire? Are you still there love. Whats the matter?

CLAIRE
Yeah i’m still here. Look Rose this aint easy for me to say. But you gotta get down to the hospital. 

ROSE
Why? Whats happened? Is it Adam?

Claire cant hold back the tears any longer. She lets them fall.

ROSE
Claire? Are you crying? Whats happened love? Please tell me.

CLAIRE
Adam has been in a car crash. You need to get down to the hospital now. 
(CRYS)

Rose goes quiet. Rose is 49, she has brown mousey hair and dark brown eyes. She is tall and fairly skinny. Her and Adam are very close as her is her only child. 

CLAIRE
Rose? Are you alright?
(SOBS)

ROSE
Yeah, i’ll be ok. I’ll see you at the hospital.

The line goes dead and Claire realises that Rose has hung up on her.

CLAIRE
Floor it.

WIPE TO

EXT. HOSPITAL CAR PARK - CLAIRE’S CAR - NIGHT

Claire and Lauren arrive at the hospital. Before Lauren has chance to stop Claire races out. She nearly falls over as Lauren brakes hard. 

LAUREN
Steady Claire, i’ll park up and meet you in there.

CLAIRE
Ok. Thanks. 

Claire runs towards the hospital enterance. She pushes past people in her way. Her eyes sting as cold air hits fresh tears. She runs out in front of a car and it beeps at her.

CLAIRE
Fuck you asshole!

Claire races through the automatic doors and up to the front desk. 

CLAIRE
I need to find Adam Smith. He was in a car crash. I’m his girlfriend. 

The NURSE looks up at her and points her arm down the corridor. 

NURSE#1
First door on the left.

Claire does not even bother to thank the nurse, she just wants Adam. Claire races off down the corridor, she slips over and lands on her face. She picks herself up and continues down the corridor. She stops outside every room and looks in.

Finally she finds Adams room. She stops and looks through the window. A NURSE comes up behind Claire makimg her jump.

NURSE#2
Can i help you?

Claire spins round, startled.

CLAIRE
Yeah, erm is thst Adam Smith?

She points to the figure lying in the hospital bed. 

NURSE#2
Yes it is. Are you a relative?

Claire bites her bottom lip again. She is shaking.

CLAIRE
No, i’m his girlfriend. 

The nurse stands and looks at Claire for a moment. She can see the pain in Claire’s eyes.

NURSE#2
Well you better come in then. Hes in bad shape. 

The nurse opens the cubicle door and Claire follows her in. 

CLAIRE
Can you tell me whats wrong with him?

NURSE#2
The extent of his injurys as yet are unknown. We’re still awaiting blood results, x-rays and scans. But it looks like internal bleeding and serious head injurys. Maybe a few broken bones. 

CLAIRE
Will he be alright?

NURSE#2
He should make a recovery. But at this stage its to early to tell. I’m sorry but its 50-50.

CLAIRE
Will he need surgery?

NURSE#2
More thank likely. And we would like to operate as soon as we find out the results. That should be soon. 

CLAIRE
Can i touch him? Can he hear me?
(SOBS)

The nurse gives Claire a reasurring look. 

NURSE#2
He can probably hear you. And yes you can touch him. I’ll give you two some time alone.

The nurse leaves the room. It silent. Claire wipes her eyes and slowly walks over to Adams bedside. He is in a bad shape. He looks like he did in Claire’s dream not long ago. She pulls up a chair ans takes Adams hand. Tears tumble down her face.

Machines beep all around. Adam lays still. Covered in tubes and wires. Claire tries to stop herself from breaking down. She has to be strong for Adam. 

CLAIRE
Adam? It me, Claire. 
(SNIFFS)
What have you done to yourself? I’ve rang your mum. She’ll be here soon. But until then, i’m here baby. I’m not goin anywhere.
(CRYS)

Silence. Nothing except the beep of machines. 

CLAIRE
Lets just forget about the arguement earlier. I know you never meant to hit me. 

Claire wipes her eyes and wipes her nose with the back of her sleeve. 

CLAIRE
You just got angry. I’m sorry for snappin at you, an pushin you. When you get out of here we’ll sort it all out. 
(CRYS)

She brings his hand up to her face and runs his fingers over her cheek. She longs for his touch right now. She puts his hand in front of her mouth and kisses it softly. 

CLAIRE
I love you baby. Dont ever forget that.
(CRYS)

Claire sits in silence. Suddenly she feels Adam grip her hand. She looks up in disbelief. 

CLAIRE
Adam? Baby?

Adams eyes flicker open. He stares blankly at Claire. His face expressionless. His eyes cold and hurt.

CLAIRE
Adam. Talk to me!? Thank god your alive.
(SNIFFS)

Adam stys focused on the ceiling. He heaves air into his battered lungs with huge rasping breaths. He turns his head very slowly to Claire.

ADAM
Claire, i , i dont want you here.
(STRUGGLES TO BREATH)

Claire looks hurt.

CLAIRE
Why? Please let me stay. You need me.

ADAM
I, i , dont need you. Get out of, of , my face. Dont come back.

Claire looks into Adams eyes. She can see all the hurt. She drops his hand and stands up, Claire slides the chair back to where it was originally. 

CLAIRE
Fine. If thats how you feel. Fuck you Adam. Fuck you.
(CRYS)

Claire turns her back on him and walks to the door.

CLOSE SHOT OF ADAM

Adams eyes fill up with tears. But he knows what he did was for the best. 

Claire walks out and slumps down against the wall. She puts her head in her hands and cuddles her knees. A shadow is cast over her. 

BEGIN DREAM SEQUENCE

Its Adam. She looks up. Shocked. Adam is stood there in front of her looking fine, not a scratch on him. He offers his hand to Claire. She reaches out. He takes her hand and pulls her up, wraps his arms around her and strokes her head. She pulls away from the cuddle.

CLAIRE
Adam? I thought you were dying?
(STUTTERS)

Adam gives Claire a sceptical look.

ADAM
You must have been dreaming, i’m fine.

Adam stands in front of Claire with his hands firmly on her hips. He moves his hands so they are resting gently on her back.

CLAIRE
Must have been.
(CONFUSED)

Claire feels something sharp press against her back. Adam smiles, he looks evil. 

CLAIRE
Adam? Wahts goin on?

Adam presses the knife harder onto Claire’s back.

ADAM
Nothing, just a bit of playtime.

He pushes the knife hard into Claire’s back. She screams and grabs Adam for support. He laughs. 

END DREAM SEQUENCE

Claire feels a hand on her arm and jumps up. She looks up. Its Rose.

ROSE
Heard you screamin. You alright love? Seein Adam shock you?

Claire looks dumbstruck at Rose. She stumbles to get up, and smoothes down her clothes. 

CLAIRE
Yeah. Erm, have you been in?

Roses eyes are puffy. She has a well used tissue in one hand and her handbg in the other. 

ROSE
About to. How come your out here? Adam needs you pet.

CLAIRE
I, i, erm think i’m gonna go home and take a shower. Freshen up and come back tomorrow. Adam needs someone strong, not a blubbering wreck like me. 

Rose takes Claire’s arm.

ROSE
I’ll keep you posted pet. You go home and get a sleep.

CLAIRE
Thanks.

Claire turns to walk away. Lauren comes racing up to her. 

LAUREN
Well? Did you find him? How is he?
(OUT OF BREATH)

Claire just blanks her and walks on.

LAUREN
Claire! Whats the matter?

Lauren runs up behind her and grabs her by the arm.

LAUREN
I’m trying to help Claire. Dont push me away.

Claire shrugs off Lauren and walks out the main hospital doors. She turns once she is outside them.

CLAIRE
He basically told me to fuck off.

She turns again and walks out the hospital. 

LAUREN
(V.O.)
Heartless bastard.

Lauren then runs after Claire again. 

LAUREN
Did he actually say that?

CLAIRE
Not in so many words, but he said he did not want me there.

Claire walks on and leaves Lauren standing in the middle of the car park. She is going to Tobys.

LAUREN
Bye then. And thanks for the lift Lauren, no problem.
(SARCASTICALLY)

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. STREET - NIGHT

Claire walks to Tobys. It starts to rain. She only has a skimpy top on and is freezing cold. She is shivering. 

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
What the fuck did i do to deserve this kinda treatment? Huh?

CLAIRE
(V.O.)
Just cos i care and love him. Whats the big deal? Well he can rot in hell for all i care.

She decides to ring Toby.

TOBY
Hello Claire. Hows it goin?

CLAIRE
Its not, Adam has had a car crash and dont want me there with him, so i left. I’m on my way to yours if thats ok?
(SNIFFS/SHIVERS)

TOBY
I take it that Adams the boyfriend?

CLAIRE
Yeah. Well the ex, i think its safe to say that.

TOBY
Want me to come and pick you up?

CLAIRE
Would you mind?

TOBY
No course not. Where are you?

CLAIRE
Erm, Groveners Corner. Know it?
(SNIFFS/SHIVERS)

Toby pauses while he thinks.

TOBY
Yeah, i know it. You just hang in there ok?

CLAIRE
Ok, please be quick.

Toby hangs up and Claire looks round. Its dark, the only light being that dim glow from the street lights. She walks to the top corner and perches on a wall. Its still raining heavily. She wraps her arms round herself trying to obtain heat.

A MAN walks up the street and stops in front of Claire. He looks her up and down, staring obviously at her breasts. He walks closer to her.

MAN
How much you charge?

CLAIRE
I’m not sellin myself, i’m waitin for a lift home.

MAN
I’ll give you a ride. Depends where though.

CLAIRE
Nah thanks, much rather wait.

MAN
Well, you know, there is a nice dark woods over there. Fancy checkin it out with me?

CLAIRE
No! Go away.

MAN
What the matter? Scared.

He starts to run his hands up her thigh, getting higher and higher. Claire grabs his hand and pushes him away.

CLAIRE
Get off me you fucking pervert!

The man stands still for a moment before approaching Claire again. He grabs her and starts un doing his trousers.

MAN
Scream and i’ll kill you.

He brings out a knife.

CLAIRE
Let me go please.
(SCARED)

The man just ignores her and pulls up her skirt. 

CLAIRE
Please, no.
(SCARED)

Just as the man is about to push himself up Claire, Toby pulls round the corner. He sees Claire and jumps out, and runs towards the man.

TOBY
What the fuck you think your doin mate?

The man spins round and sees Toby standing there. He runs. He turns as he is running.

MAN
Whore!
(SHOUTS)

Toby gives him the finger and walks up to the small shaking figure that is Claire. She is crying and sits hugging her knees. 

TOBY
Claire? Baby? 

She stays still and silent. The only sound being the gentle whimper of her crying. 

TOBY
Claire, its ok. I’m here. 

Toby walks up to Claire and wraps his arms lovingly around her. He kisses her on the forehead, she wraps her arms round his neck. He picks her up and carries her over to the car. She cuddles into him. 

Toby puts Claire down outside his CITERON SAXO and takes his jacket off. He gives it to her and she wraps herself up in it. 

CUT TO

EXT. STREET - TOBYS CAR - NIGHT

Claire stays silent for a long part of the journey. Toby keeps glancing over at her, so small small and scared. They stop at some traffic lights.

TOBY
You ok? 

CLAIRE
Just a bit shaken up. Thanks.
(SHAKEY)

Toby looks deep into her eyes. He sees hurt and pain in there, but a lot of love to. 

TOBY
I have really strong feelins for you, Claire.

Claire looks shocked. She thought that they were just a bit of fun, nothing more. But she had been thinking about Toby a lot. More than Adam in some cases. 

CLAIRE
What sort of feelins?
(SHAKEY)

Toby looks forward at the road ahead. He opens his mouth to speak but nothing comes out. 

TOBY
Its not important.

The lights change and Toby sighs. 

CLAIRE
Mind if i smoke?

Toby looks over and smiles. 

TOBY
Mind if i smoke to?

CLAIRE
Here you go.

Claire manages to crack a fresh smile as she hands Toby a ciggarette and a lighter. 

TOBY
Thats more like it. He outs his hand on her leg and looks over.

CLAIRE
Do you wanna finish what you were sayin earlier?

Claire lights up and takes a long drag. She is still shaking a little but when she is with Toby, she feels safe and secure. Something that she never really felt with Adam.

TOBY
I’m scared i’ll offend you. I cant say it.

CLAIRE
Please. After the night i’ve had i dont think i’m gonna be offended by anything you say.

Toby looks a little hurt.

CLAIRE
That came out the wrong way. Sorry.

TOBY
No, its ok. I know what you mean. Sure you wanna hear this?

Claire looks at him, her face has a look of sheer determination on it. This freaks Toby out a little. They pull up to some more traffic lights. Toby turns to Claire.

TOBY
Claire, i know we have not exactly known each other very long. But... 

CLAIRE
Go on...
TOBY
I think i, well. I think i love you Claire.

Claire just sits in silence. Shocked. 

TOBY
There you go, i’ve said it. I’ve made a complete twat of myself and......

Claire cuts Toby off by leaning over and kissing him gently on the lips. Toby responds to this passionate kiss. The traffic lights change but the two are in another world. Cars start beeping behind them. Finally they part and Claire looks Toby straight in the eye.

CLAIRE
Toby, i think i love you to. 

He leans over and cuddles her. She starts giggling. 

TOBY
What?

CLAIRE
The lights have changed, cant you hear car horns. 
(GIGGLES)

TOBY
Shit. Oh well, i dont care. Your with me and thats all that matters.

They drive off down the road laughing. For the first time in ages Claire feels happy. 

WIPE TO

EXT. HOSPITAL CAR PARK - CLAIRE’S CAR - NIGHT

Lauren sits in Claire’s car alone. She feels hurt that her best mate could just disown her again. She gets out her ciggarettes and lights one up. Laurne winds down the window and blows the smoke out. 

CUT TO

EXT. HOSPITAL CAR PARK - CATHY’S CAR - NIGHT

Rachel arrives at the hospital and drives round slowly looking for Claire’s car. Rachel is still in shock after the nights events. She drives around the car park several times before giving up. She stops the car and sits for a moment.

Something catches her eye on the far left of the car park. Rachel turns off the ignition and gets out, locking the car behind her.

CUT TO

EXT. HOSPITAL CAR PARK - CLAIRE’S CAR - NIGHT

Lauren finishes her fag and throws the end out the window. She winds it up and sits quietly for a BEAT. Lauren jumps as she hears a tap on the drivers window. She looks round. Its Rachel. She winds the window down again.

LAUREN
What a suprise. Thought you’d gone to sleep or somethin. 

RACHEL
Nah, heard how Adam is?

Lauren gives Rachel a look of disgust. 

RACHEL
What?!

LAUREN
Nothin, take it Claire aint been in contact with you?

RACHEL
Not since she rang me. Why?

LAUREN
Adam told her to fuck off and she ran off somewhere in a shitty with me.

Rachel tilts her head down and shakes it from side to side. She has a look of disgust on her face.

RACHEL
Bastard!! How dare he!

LAUREN
Yeah i know. Anyways how you get down here. Mum bring you or something?

Rachel manages to crack a smile. 

RACHEL
Nah, i nicked the car.
(GIGGLES)

LAUREN
Your mum will go bonkers if she finds out! Your mad girl!!

RACHEL
I know but hey! Thats what makes me me! Where you off to anyways?

LAUREN
Home. Fancy a drink at mine?

Rachel pauses and thinks. 

RACHEL
Go on then.

LAUREN
You can follow me. Mainly cos i dont know what your drivins like.
(GIGGLES)

Rachel throws Laurne a dirty look.

LAUREN
What! I dont!

RACHEL
Ok then.

Rachel walks over to her car and gets in. O.S. Lauren starts up her car and pulls out of the car park. Rachel follows.

WIPE TO

INT. TOBYS FLAT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Claire and Toby sit quietly in each others arms in front of the tv. Claire occasionally looks up at Toby for a sneaky kiss. She seems to have forgotten about Adam, but he has not forgotten about her.

DISSOLVE TO

2 WEEKS ON

INT. HOSPITAL - ADAMS CUBICLE - AFTERNOON

Adam is in his cubicle. He is fully dressed and looks good as new. He has not seen Claire since the night of the crash. He stands alone in the room, his expression thoughtful.

ADAM
Claire, Claire, Claire. If only you knew what was coming to you. 

He grins like a cheshire cat. His pupils grow larger. A NURSE enters the room.

NURSE#3
Got everything Adam?

Adam quickly scans the room. 

ADAM
Yeah i think so.

The nurse offers out her arm as a walking aid to Adam.

ADAM
Nah thanks. I think i can manage. 

She lets her arm fall back down to her side. Adam smiles again.

NURSE
Its good to see you smiling considering what you’ve been through.

ADAM
Nah, its nothing. Compared to whats to come.

The nurse looks at him oddly. But then just smiles and opens the door for him. Adam looks back at us before turning and walking out. 

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON

Claire and Toby sit on the sofa with a glass of wine each. Toby has his arms tightly wrapped around Claire’s waist. His hands slips round to her stomach and down to in between her legs. Toby starts playin with Claire.

She stands up and leans over him. He looks deep into her eyes and smiles. She takes his hand and leads him upstairs. He follows obidently. 

DISSOLVE TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

Toby picks Claire up and starts kissing her neck while lowering her top. He gently places her on the bed and climbs in next to her. She smiles as he works his way down her body, kissing and playing with her breasts. 

CUT TO

EXT - STREET - TAXI - AFTERNOON

Adam is sat in a taxi on his way back home. He plans to suprise Claire and apologise about what he said. He smiles to himself as they take the turning to his street. 

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

Claire and Toby are in a hot embrace. He is laying on top of her thrusting in and out of her. She moans. 

CUT TO

EXT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - DRIVE - AFTERNOON

Adam gets out the taxi and pays for the fare. The cab pulls away and Adam stans for a BEAT looking at the flat. He knows Claire is home because her car is there. He smiles to himself.

ADAM
Home sweet home.

Adam picks up his bags and walks up to the front door. 

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

Claire and Toby are still in the bedroom and dont hear Adam walk in. They lay in each others arms. Toby looks over to Claire and starts kissing her madly. She wraps her arms around him and pulls him onto her. 

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - HALLWAY - AFTERNOON

Adam walks into the hallway and drops his bag on the floor. He drops his keys on the hall table and picks up the post that has gathered for him. He flicks through it brieflY, puts it back down and continues up the hall to his and Claire’s bedroom.

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON

Toby turns round quickly when the bedroom door opens. He looks confused as he sees Adams face. Adam stands there, dumbstruck, the colour drains from his face.

CLAIRE
Adam!!?
(PUZZLED)

Adam turns, shakes his head, walks out and slams the bedroom door shut behind him. Claire scrambles out of bed and wraps a towel round her. She runs down the hall and catches up with Adam.

CLAIRE
Adam! Wait, its not what it looks like.

He turns.

ADAM
Oh so i take it you fell and conviently landed on his dick? Huh?

Claire hangs her head in shame and places one hand delicately on her hip, swings her head back and tries to compose herself. She looks Adam straight in the eye. He begins to feel akward.

CLAIRE
After what you said at the hospital i thought we were over! You cant say one thing and do the fucking other!

ADAM
I just, just, well, i did not want you to see me like that! I was lookin out for you Claire! Shame you never do that for me!

CLAIRE
Adam, i’m so sorry. Please lets try and sort something out? We can work it out. Its ok, i just mis-understood. Baby?

ADAM
I’ll be back tomorrow to collect my stuff, you can have my set of keys back and......

Toby appears from around the bedroom door with his clothes half on and his hair dishevled.

ADAM
(CONTD)
Your welcome to her mate.

Adam makes a hand gesture to Toby. 

ADAM
And Claire. Huh, well lets just say i  expected better of you.

He turns and walks out. Slamming the door shut behind him. Claire turns to Toby. He comforts her and strokes her hair.

TOBY
You can do better.

CUT TO

EXT. STREET - EVENING

Adam walks alone down the street. He is angry. His fists are balled up and his teeth are gritted. He turns the corner and stands at the bottom of DELAWARE DRIVE, this is the street Lauren lives on. He starts walking, his pace getting quicker with each step. 

ADAM
(V.O.)
Lets see what the girls know about this little scenario. 

He stands outside Laurens house for a BEAT. Then he walks up to the front door and knocks on it hard. He stands waiting, shifting from one foot to the other. Lauren opens it and is suprised to see Adam standing there.

LAUREN
You have got a fuckin nerve after what you did to Claire!

ADAM
Oh and i suppose cheatin on me is fair revenge?

Lauren stands there. She looks down at her feet. Trying to hide the sorry fact she knew. 

ADAM
You knew didn’t you?

Lauren stays quiet.

ADAM
Didn’t you!!
(SHOUTS)

LAUREN
Look, Adam i think you better go, we’ll discuss this when your feelin better.

She starts to close the door but Adam jams his foot in it. Preventing it from closing. He sticks his hand through the gap and grabs Lauren round the neck. The door swings open and Adam steps in. He closes the door behind him while keepin his grip on Lauren.

ADAM
I think we’ll do it now!!

He looks Lauren in the eyes.

ADAM
You lying bitch! You knew she was cheating and you never said anything!

Lauren puts her hands up to his and tries to prise him off. 

LAUREN
I was gonna tell you! Honestly! I just did not know how to!

Adams eyes fill up with rage. 

ADAM
When? Once i found out myself? Huh?

He pushes her against the wall and chokes her harder. 

ADAM
Your in for it now girl.

Adam grabs Lauren by the hair and drags her into the living room. He throws her onto the sofa. She screams. He rapes her. 

Lauren lays on the sofa scared and naked. She is shaking and crying, Adam is in the kitchen going through the cutlery draw. The tv is on but nobody is watching it as Coronation Street blares out of the screen.

He returns to living room with a butchers knife in his hand. His eyes are cold and emotionless, he to is shaking. He stares Lauren straight in the eye for the second time that night.

LAUREN
Adam it dont have to be like ths. Please dont. We can work this out. Come on, please?

He continues to walk towards her. Lauren slides back on the sofa tryin hard to get away from him. Fear lingers in her red and puffy eyes. Her naked body is bruised and battered. 

ADAM
You lied, Lauren. You dont really think i’m gonna let you get away with that, do you?
(SHAKEY/CALM)

Lauren curls herself up tighter into a ball. She hugs her knees and tries to imagine its just a dream and that she will soone wake up.

BEGIN DREAM SEQUENCE

INT. RACHELS HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Lauren looks up. She is suprised to find she is sat in Rachels living room. She looks down at her body. It is fully clothed and there is not a mark on her. Lauren stands up and looks around. No sign of Adam. She looks towards Rachel.

LAUREN
Rach? 

Rachel continues to look blankly at the tv screen. 

LAUREN
Rach?!

Lauren waves her hand in front of Rachels face trying to get her attention. Rachel still sits expressionless. Lauren sits down next to her.

RACHEL
(GIGGLES)

Rachel giggles at a joke on the tv. But her attention is snatched as the front doorbell rings. She turns the tv down and gets up, wrapping her old cardigan around her.

RACHEL
(O.S.)
What the fuck are you doing here?

ADAM
(O.S.)
Ask questions later bitch!

Rachel screams and the front door slams shut. 

LAUREN
Adam!!

The living room doors bursts open and Adam walks in wit his hand clentched around Rachels neck. 

RACHEL
Adam, no please, no!

Lauren sits frozen. Her eyes blank.

LAUREN
Oh god!

Adam pushes Rachel into a corner and exposes the knife. It already has blood on it. Adam looks over his shoulder directly to where Lauren is sitting and smiles.

ADAM
Hmmm, Lauren.

He turns back to the shaking thing that is Rachel. She cries softly. Lauren looks down, knowing that she cant do anything. 

RACHEL
(SCREAMS)

Lauren looks up to see Adam shouting and raging as he pumps the knife into Rachel at every angle. He finally stops and steps back. Laurens eyes well up with fresh tears. Rachel lies there so small and helpless in a pool of blood. 

END DREAM SEQUENCE

Lauren is brought back to her senses by a cold sharp object moving around her neck. She opens her stinging eyes.

LAUERN
You wont get away with this!

Adam stands right in front of Lauren. He raises the blade from her neck and lowers it down to her face. He swings it in front of her, tormenting her. He sticks his tongue out and runs the knife edge along it till it bleeds. 

LAUREN
Adam! No!!
(SCREAMS)

He grabs her and turns her round so her back is against his body. He puts the knife to her throat and cuts. 

ADAM
Shame, always had a thing for you.

Laurens body goes limp and Adam lets it drop to the floor. Adam kicks her body some more before walking over it and leaving the house.

CUT TO

EXT. STREET - NIGHT

Adam walks down Laurens road again. He looks angrier than ever. He has blood on his hands and shirt, the knife is still in his hand. He has a tight grip around it. 

ADAM
(P.O.V.)
Now for poor innocent Rachel.

He smiles a crooked smile and walks on. 

DISSOLVE TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FALT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Claire and Toby sit in uncomfortable silence. Claire twiddles her thumbs and looks at the floor. Toby sighs and stands up and grabs his coat. Claire looks up at him.

CLAIRE
Where are you goin?

TOBY
Home, i dont think i should be here. If Adam comes back i’m sure he aint gonna want me here.

CLAIRE
I dont think he is coming back.

TOBY
Well, lets just be on the safe side shall we?

CLAIRE
Yeah, i know when i’m not wanted.

TOBY
Your so dramatic sometimes Claire.

CLAIRE
Will you call?

TOBY
Probably.

CLAIRE
What does that mean?!

He walks to the front door and turns to face Claire.

TOBY
Sorry.

He leaves Claire sat there all alone. She picks up the wine glasses and throws them across the room in a fit of temper. They smash on the wall. She picks up a cushion and cuddles it. She has been torn apart.

CLAIRE
Why does this always happen to me?
(MUFFLED)

CUT TO

EXT. STREET - NIGHT

Adam walks alone down the street. He is still mad and still has the knife in his hand. He turns the corner and stands at the end of THYLERS DRIVE. This is the street Rachel lives on. Her mum has gone away for the week and Billy is at a mates. 

He stands at the end of the street for a BEAT before taking a deep breath and walking on. 

DISSOLVE TO

INT. RACHEL’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT.

Rachel sits quietly with the TV on and a  box of DAIRY MILK balanced on the arm of the sofa. She is watching SEX AND THE CITY. Rachel is startled suddenly when she hears someone banging on the door. She knocks the milk tray over as she gets up.

RACHEL
Hang on a bloody minute.

She scrambles round the floor picking them up and putting them back in the box. 

Rachel gets up and wraps her jacket around her. She goes up to the door and unlocks it. She opens it a little bit and sees Adam stood there. He is covered in blood and has hidden the knife behind his back. 

RACHEL
What the fucking hell are you doin here?

Adam looks blank. Rachel looks at his blood stained clothes.

RACHEL
More to the point what the fuck happened to you? 

Adam smiles.

ADAM
Had a fight. He came out worse.
(CALM)

RACHEL
You better come in. 

She opens the door fully and Adam walks in. He keeps the knife hidden. 

RACHEL
Why aint you at Claire’s? You two had another fall out?

Adam suddenly remembers why hes here.

ADAM
She cheated on me. With the waiter from the cafe. I came home today and she was fuckin him!!
(SHOUTS)

Rachel looks at him with sympathy. 

RACHEL
So you thougt you’d go out and start a fight?

ADAM
I lied.

He looks up at Rachel. His eyes host that same look when he murdered Lauren. 

RACHEL
Adam? What do you mean? 

He stands up and Rachels starts to walk backwards. He continues to walk towards her until she walks into the wall and is trapped. 

RACHEL
Adam? Whats goin on?

ADAM
You knew about Claire cheatin. Right?

RACHEL
No! If i did you know i would have told you. You know that!

ADAM
Well, Lauren knew.

RACHEL
Claire and Loz are closer. Have you seen Loz? Spoken to her? Heard her out?

ADAM
I went one better....

A BEAT passes.

ADAM
I killed her.

Rachel opens her mouth to scream but Adam pulls the knife out from behind his back. 

ADAM
Say a word and your history bitch.

He walks closer to Rachel until he is right up in her face. She starts breathing fast. 

RACHEL
Adam. It dont have to be like this. We can sort it out. 

Adam pauses.

ADAM
Where the fuck have i heard that before?

Adam blanks her, and quick as a shot he stabs her 12 times in the stomach and chest. She screams several times before collapsing on the floor in a pool of blood. 

ADAM
Soz babes. 

Adam leans over Rachel who is dying.

ADAM
If there is one thing i hate, its a bad liar.

He stands up, eats one of her chocolates and walks out. 

ADAM
Now Claire.

CUT TO

SERIES OF RAPID CUTS

Lauren laying in a pool on blood naked on her sofa. 
Rachel curled up in a ball in the corner of her living room.
Claire sat in her lounge cuddling a pillow.
Toby sat in his flat staring blankly at the walls around him.
Adam walking up the street covered in blood.

END SERIES OF RAPID CUTS

CUT TO

INT. CLAIRE’S FLAT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Adam walks through the front door covered in blood still. He looks calm. Claire sits upright.

CLAIRE
What the fuck happened to you?

ADAM
Your not the first to ask that.

He takes his bloody shirt off and stands there in his jeans. Claire looks down at his hands and sees the knife.

CLAIRE
Why have you got a knife?

She starts to panic.

ADAM
Paid some lying mates of yours a visit. Taught them a lesson.

Claire looks at him in disbelief and shakes her head.

CLAIRE
Loz and Rach? 

ADAM
Hell yeah. I tell you what, that Lauren is a dynamo in the sack. She fucks well. Shame about you though.

Claire stands up.

CLAIRE
Your lying!
(SHOUTS)

Adam stands there running his index finger along the edge of the blade. He looks up, totally calm.

ADAM
Ring em, find out that way.

Claire goes over to the phone and dials Laurens number  first. No answer. She tries several more times. She glares at Adam.

CLAIRE
You monster!
(SHOUTS)

Claire lunges herself at Adam only to land on his knife. It sticks into her stomach. She staggers backwards and looks down.

CLAIRE
Adam!

He starts laughing as Claire stumbles to the front door and out into the drive. 

ADAM
Where the fuck do you think your goin? Huh?
(LAUGHS)

He runs after Claire and knocks her over. She lays on her back in the street wincing in pain.

CLAIRE
Adam? Why?
(GASPS FOR BREATH)

He looks down and plants a kiss on her soft lips.

ADAM
Some people will do anything for the one they love.

Adam looks up and sees a MAN walking up the street. He turns and makes a run for it. Claire lays still clutching her stomach. 

The man who was at the end of the road breaks into a sprint and kneels down at Claire’s side. 

MAN#2
You alright love?

Claire smiles at him with all her strength.

CLAIRE
Of course i am. Get stabbed every fucking day!

The man looks taken aback. He gets out his mobile.

MAN#2
I’m callin an ambulance.

WIPE TO

2 DAYS LATER

INT. ROSES HOUSE - KITCHEN - MORNING 

Adam has taken refuge at his mums. He is planning to visit Claire in hospital today. His mum is at work all day. He calls a cab.

DRIVER
Hello STATION TAXIS.

ADAM
Yeah hi, i’d like to order a taxi please.

DRIVER
When for sir?

ADAM
Now if possible.

DRIVER
Where you headin?

ADAM
DISTRICT HOSPITAL mate.

DRIVER
Where you goin from?

ADAM
QUEENSWAY AVENUE, number 12.

DRIVER
No problem mate. Someone should be with you shortly.

ADAM
Cheers.

Adam hangs up and puts his shoes on. He stands outside by the road. Another man had been arrested and held in custody in relation to the two murders and attempted murder. Adam was safe. The cab pulls up into the street.

Adam puts his fag out and gets in, they drive off.

DRIVER
Alright mate?

ADAM
Not to bad. You?

DRIVER
Yeah thanks. You goin to the hospital?

ADAM
Just visitin.

DRIVER
Anyone special?

ADAM
Girlfriend.

DRIVER
She ill?

ADAM
Was stabbed, now if you don't mind can you just drive?

DRIVER
Sorry mate, just tryin to make conversation.

ADAM
Well save your breath for someone who cares.

Adam turns and looks out the window at the passing cars. He thinks of his crash and Claire. What had he done? 

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. HOSPITAL ENTRANCE - TAXI - MORNING

Adam gets out the taxi and pays for the fare. He stands and looks at the hospital for a BEAT before walking into it. He struts up to the desk.

NURSE#3
Can i help you sir?

He looks at her. She is pretty. He smiles.

ADAM
Lookin for my friend? Claire Watson?

The NURSE turns away for a moment and looks on the computer. 

NURSE#3
Level 5, cubicle 7. The lift and stairs are down the hall to the left.

She points in that direction.

NURSE#3
Any problems i’m more than happy to help.

Adam gives her a sexy smile.

ADAM
I bet you are.

He sets off towards the lift smirking to himself. He gets to the lift and pushes the call button. He smiles at a passing NURSE. The lift arrives and he steps in, pushes level 5 and straightens out his shirt. The lift doors open and he steps out.

He saunters up to another reception desk.

ADAM
Any idea where i can find Claire Watson?

The GIRL behind the desk looks up at him from behind her glasses.

RECEPTIONIST
And you are?

ADAM
Boyfriend.

She looks at him up and down.

RECEPTIONIST
Cubicle 7. Down there.
(BLANKLY)

She directs her arm down the hall. Adam walks down and  stops outside the door. A NURSE comes out. 

NURSE#4
Can i help you?

ADAM
Is that Claire Watson?

NURSE#4
Yes, and you are?

ADAM
Her boyfriend. For the thi....second time today.

The nurse looks at him.

NURSE#4
You better come in.

She opens the door and Adam walks in, she follows.

NURSE#4
Claire? You have a visitor. Your boyfriend.

Claire strains to look over. She gasps for breath.

CLAIRE
Can you tell him?

Adam looks confused.

ADAM
Tell me what?

The nurse looks at Claire than back at Adam.

NURSE#4
Your girlfriends pregnant. Luckily the baby survived the stabbing.

Adam looks over at Claire.

ADAM
Pregnant?

NURSE
I’ll give you two a moment alone. Its a lot to take in.

She leaves them in peace. Adam walks over to Claire. He stands at her bedside for a BEAT before wrapping his hands round her neck and choking her.

ADAM
So now your havin that bastards baby?

Claire gasps for breath as Adams grip tightens. 

CLAIRE
Its yours.
(CHOKES)

Adam releases. Suddenly machines start beeping all around Claire. The nurse rushes in, she looks at one of the monitors. The heart rate is almost straight. She pushes the emergency button. More doctors and nurses fill the room and Adam is escorted outside.

He stands still looking through the window, they are shocking Claire. He turns and runs. 

CLOSE UP ON CLAIRE’S FACE

DISSOLVE TO

INT. ROSES HOUSE - KITCHEN - AFTERNOON

Adam stands in his mums house in a state of shock. He paces up and down the kitchen before going into the downstairs bathroom. He looks in the mirror.

ADAM
(V.O.)
What have you done?

He opens the medicine cabinet and takes out several bottles of pills. He looks thoughtfully at them for a BEAT. Adam walks back into the kitchen and pours himself a glass of water then goes and sits in the bath with the water and pills. 

ADAM
(V.O.)
No turning back.

He un-screws the pills and starts taking them one by one. 

CUT TO

INT. ROSES HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - EVENING

Rose returns from work looking exhausted. She dumps her coat and handbag down on the table and checks the answer phone messages.

ROSE
Adam love. I’m home. You ok?

She listens but there are no messages. She turns.

ROSE
Adam? You in here?

She walks into the kitchen and notices the bathroom door is shut. She walks up to it and knocks. 

ROSE
Adam pet? 

Silence. Rose places her hand on the handle. She pulls it down and pushes it open slowly. She walks in and screams.

Adam is laying in the bath. The glass has smashed over the bathroom floor and a bottle of pills lay in his lap. Rose runs up to him tears in her eyes.

ROSE
Adam?! Adam, open your eyes can you hear me?!

She starts to shake him.

ROSE
Adam!!
(SHOUTS/DRYS)

No response.

ROSE
Shit. 

Rose runs out the bathroom to call an ambulance.

CLOSE UP OF ADAMS FACE.

DISSOLVE TO

SERIES OF RAPID CUTS

Rose sat by Adams side while she waits for the PARA MEDICS to arrive. 
Adam being examined by the para medics.
Adam being stretchered out of the house.
Adam being loaded into the ambulance.
Rose sat by Adams side in the ambulance.

END SERIES OF RAPID CUTS

CUT TO

INT. HOSPITAL - CLAIRE’S CUBICLE - NIGHT

We go into Claire’s room. Everything is silent except for the gentle beep of machines. 

CLOSE UP ON CLAIRE

Her eyes are closed.

WIPE TO

INT. HOSPITAL - ADAMS CUBICLE - NIGHT

Rose is sat by Adams bedside. Machines beep all around and tubes and wires go into him. Rose has hold of his hand and has it pressed against her face. She cries gently.

CLOSE UP ADAMS FACE

Adams eyes open suddenly and he smiles.

FADE OUT.

TO BE CONTINUED...........