The Assist Sides Courtney (2) (PDF)

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THE ASSIST (THIRD DRAFT)
“PILOT EPISODE”

TINA
(TO PRODUCERS)
Wrap it up. Wrap it up.
INT. BASKETBALL ARENA – LOBBY – NEW YORK – EVENING
AN IMPATIENT MAXINE STILL DRESSED IN HER WORK UNIFORM IS
STANDING IN THE LOBBY OF THE SPORTS ARENA WAITING ON
COURTNEY TO ARRIVE. MAXINE PULLS OUT HER PHONE AND DIALS
COURTNEY’S NUMBER.
MAXINE
(INTO THE PHONE) Courtney! Where you
at? Answer your phone!
COURTNEY CONFIDENTLY WALKS PAST MAXINE AS THOUGH SHE WERE
WALKING A RUNWAY. COURTNEY IS WEARING HIGH HEELS, HEAVY
COLORFUL DO-IT-YOURSELF MAKE UP AND A FUR COAT.
COURTNEY
Hey Max! It’s me.
MAXINE
(STARTLED)
Me? Me who?
COURTNEY
Courtney, silly.
MAXINE
Courtney? Girl, what happened to you?
Oh lord, who did this? Are you alright?
COURTNEY
Max. You so funny. Do you like my new
look? I want to look sexy for Jamal.
COURTNEY PULLS OUT A COMPACT MIRROR TO ADMIRE HERSELF
MAXINE
(TO HERSELF)
If Brooklyn thought Jamal was playing
for the wrong team before, he’s
definitely playing for the wrong team
now if he thinks this is sexy.
(TO COURTNEY)

THE ASSIST (THIRD DRAFT)
“PILOT EPISODE”

Who told you to dress like this?
COURTNEY
I’m like Nicki Minaj.
COURTNEY WALKS TOWARD THE ARENA AS THE CAMERA PANS TO
REVEAL COURTNEY HAS ON BUTT PADS
INT. BASKETBALL ARENA – HALLWAY – NEW YORK – LATER
IT’S AFTER THE GAME. MAXINE AND COURTNEY ARE WALKING DOWN A
HALLWAY HEADED TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOUNGE TO MEET
JAMAL ROCKWELL. COURTNEY IS STILL DRESSED IN DRAG ONLY NOW
HER MAKE UP IS BEGINNING TO SWEAT OFF.
COURTNEY
Did you see him, Max? Did you see Jamal
play? He so tall and handsome!
MAXINE
Did I see him? Courtney. We were
sitting so high I was sharing popcorn
with 2pac, Biggie & God!
COURTNEY GIVES MAXINE A LOOK
MAXINE (CONT’D)
What? I’m serious. I think my nose is
still bleeding.
MAXINE AND COURTNEY ARRIVE AT THE DOOR OF THE FRIENDS AND
FAMILY LOUNGE. THERE’S A BIG SECURITY GUARD BLOCKING THE
ENTRANCE. FANS WITH SIGNS AND PRESS ARE WAITING TO CAPTURE
PICTURES OF THE PLAYERS.
SECURITY
Do you ladies got some credentials?
MAXINE
Credentials? Sir. You don’t recognize
me? I’m Missy Elliott.
MAXINE WALKS TOWARD THE DOOR. SECURITY GUARD BLOCKS HER
SECURITY
Nice try. If you’re Missy Elliott then
I’m Rick Ross.

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