Tough Love: Episode 6

ESAU

I’m sure you already know plenty about the means but how much do you really know about the ends?

JASMINE

We’re supposed to bring about world peace.

ESAU

A broad statement to appeal to the lowest common denominator. But world peace doesn’t just happen. Mankind simply doesn’t work like that. This is going to be very difficult if you truly are this naïve.

JASMINE

Why don’t you just say whatever it is that you’re trying to tell me?

ESAU

Because you’re not ready to believe me yet. But since you are the only person who can help me, I’ll give you a hint. (Pause) Next time you’re cleaning the Mistress’s room, open the top drawer on the nightstand to the left of her bed. There should be a false bottom in the drawer with a small, leather-bound, high-end notebook hidden inside.

JASMINE

What? When were you inside of our base!?!

ESAU

Relax, I’ve never set a foot in your precious headquarters. I’m just good at reading people. Anyway, after you see that journal this mess is in your hands. (Turns to walk away.) You won’t be seeing me again. But tell the Mistress I had fun catching up with her.

(Esau disappears into the dark alleyway. Cut to a one shot of Jasmine looking conflicted.)

INT. – CITY HALL – MIDDAY

(Scene opens on a close-up of a wristwatch. Pan out to show a man in a suit walking through a metal detector with a guy standing next to it. The metal detector makes a sharp beep.)

METAL DETECTOR GUY

Please remove your watch sir.

(The man sets his watch in a side pouch and walks through the metal detector again. This time it does not go off. The guy waves the man through then gestures for the next person in line to step forward. Cut to a one shot of the Mistress standing in line for the metal detector. She is disguised wearing a blazer, mini skirt, and heels. She is also wearing fake glasses and has her hair up. She approaches the detector and the music rises to build tension as she gets closer and closer. She steps into the detector when the music reaches its peak. It does not go off. The music stops and the Mistress keeps on walking. Cut to inside of the Mayor’s Office where the mayor is flirting with his secretary. There is a knock on the door.)

SECRETARY

That must be your interview.

MAYOR

I don’t remember being scheduled for an interview today.

SECRETARY

It was very short notice. You said we had to work on your public image right?

(Before the mayor can respond the secretary opens the door. Cut to a shot of the door as it opens. The Mistress steps inside holding a clipboard.)

MISTRESS

(To secretary) Thank you. (To mayor) I’m glad that you could find time in your schedule for our little chat.

(The secretar