Going for Broker | Episode 2

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GOING FOR BROKER: Episode 2 Written by: Rachel Brethauer INT. WOODS & WOODS REAL ESTATE OFFICE - DAY REGINA sits at her desk, working. phone.

ELIZABETH talks on the

ELIZABETH That's wonderful! I'm so glad you love the house. Regina taps her pen loudly against her notepad. scowls and turns away, plugging her ears.

Elizabeth

ELIZABETH (CONT'D) It was great to work with you too. Regina turns up the radio. ELIZABETH (CONT'D) What's that? (beat) Yes, I'd DEFINITELY love to help your cousin Goober find a new condo. Give her my number! INT. INTERVIEW SET - DAY ELIZABETH talks directly to camera. ELIZABETH I've sold three houses in the past week. Regina's sold one. I think it's kind of getting to her. INT. WOODS & WOODS REAL ESTATE OFFICE - BACK TO SCENE Elizabeth hangs up the phone, gets up and snaps off the radio. REGINA When are you moving out? ELIZABETH When are YOU moving out? REGINA Don't do this to me, Lizzie. grown ups.

We're

ELIZABETH Don't do this to me, Lizzie. grown ups. (MORE)

We're


2. ELIZABETH (CONT'D) (beat, gives in) I'm not going anywhere. We both signed the lease on this place. Elizabeth notices the time. ELIZABETH (CONT'D) Oh, look. I have to go show ANOTHER house. Make sure you lock up, OK? Elizabeth exits, Regina stews, and then gets an idea. INT. INTERVIEW SET - DAY Regina talks to the camera. REGINA It took a little bit of time, but I think it's totally worth it. INT. WOODS & WOODS REAL ESTATE OFFICE - DAY The next morning. Regina makes a production of looking busy at her desk as Elizabeth enters. The entire office has been split in half with masking tape. ELIZABETH Did I just walk into a sitcom? are you doing?

What

REGINA Since you won't leave, and I'm certainly not leaving, we need our own spaces. This clearly delineates our areas. You have your space, and I have mine. ELIZABETH So, cubicles didn't even cross your mind? No response from Regina. then leaves.

Elizabeth thinks for a moment,

INT. WOODS & WOODS REAL ESTATE OFFICE - LATER Elizabeth returns carrying a large grocery bag. She sits down at her desk and begins to pull out a wide array of stinky food, which she just leaves open around her desk. INT. WOODS & WOODS REAL ESTATE OFFICE - LATER Elizabeth's on the phone, close to closing a deal.


3. ELIZABETH I'm sure it's fine. Yes, I'll definitely include that in our offer. So you want to make the offer for -The phone's dead. Her eyes follow the phone cord, all the way to Regina's side of the office, up into Regina's hand. ELIZABETH (CONT'D) If you know what's good for you, you'll plug that back in right now. Oh yeah?

REGINA What are you gonna do?

Elizabeth slams open her desk drawer, and pulls something out. She closes it again and storms across the room. In one smooth movement, Elizabeth raises a gun and SHOOTS Regina at close range. Ketchup sprays all over Regina's pristine white blouse. ELIZABETH And I got another one of mustard. Don't push me, little sister. FADE OUT.


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