Scene #3
INT. CAR — DAY
In the driver’s seat we see CHUCK (39), short red hair, sturdy, sporting a muscle shirt. He beckons somebody off screen. Short time later, DR. MIRIAN (53) enters and takes the backseat. He wears an outdated suit, a bow tie, and a grumpy look on his face.
CHUCK: Hey, you’re the doctor, right?
MIRIAN: Dr. Mirian. That’s right.
CHUCK: Great. I’m Chuck, call me Chuck. Welcome to my magic carpet, haha.
Mirian is not amused, looking around as if the car might not check the basic requirements to reach his destination.
CHUCK: So we are headed to…Lulick Street? Is this even a place? Sorry, never heard of it, and I’m living here since… 21, wait, 22-
MIRIAN: The address is correct.
CHUCK: Okay…let’s follow the little lady.
He starts the navigation device, starts the engine and merges into traffic. He soon turns down the device, occasionally checking the display.
CHUCK: So, we’re Lulick-bound and compadres for the next 18 minutes! Whoo!
Mirian stares out of his windows.
LATER
CHUCK: Ah look, right there. Other side. Little jam there. Accident maybe? Is there a doctor on board? Haha.
Mirian clears his throat.
MIRIAN: I’m a physicist.
CHUCK: Ah, Big Bang Theory, right?
Mirian is irritated, but loosens up a tad.
MIRIAN: Well, that’s astrophysics. But-
CHUCK: My wife and I don’t miss an episode. It’s hilarious.
Mirian doesn’t understand, but he doesn’t want to, either.
LATER
CHUCK: So you physics guys make a night of it at Lulick Street? How’s that like, hm?
MIRIAN: Was that a…um…a movie theatre?
CHUCK: Between the mall and the cabstand? Yes, sir.
MIRIAN: I’m dying to watch a movie again. It’s been a while. Would you mind… Full price of course, but please drop me right here. A little bit of air as well. It’s been a while.
Chuck stops, frowning. As he turns in his seat, Mirian is already jumping out of the car.
