Pages 53-58

INT. MED SHOT – GYMNASIUM – RAPHAEL

Raphael is working on his free throws.

Heliodora walks up to him and grabs the ball as it returns.

They start an informal game of horse, but without spelling anything out.

RAPHAEL
Last night was fun. You guys always perform like that?

HELIODORA
Not really. Last night was special.

RAPHAEL
In what way?

HELIODORA
Abby doesn't usually play that well. Almost as if she was inspired.

RAPHAEL
So was Carlos. Those two must really hate each other.

HELIODORA
Oh yeah. They have a rivalry that goes back to kindergarten. They fight like an
old married couple.

RAPHAEL
I would hate to be the person that attacks either one of them.

HELIODORA
That person would not be long for this world.

RAPHAEL
How long have you been playing keyboards? You rocked pretty good yourself
last night.

HELIODORA
A few years. I started on the accordion, but switched over a couple of years ago.

RAPHAEL
You, on the accordion?

HELIODORA
Yeah. Just like you and clarinet.

RAPHAEL
Hey! That's supposed to be buried! How did you find out about that?

HELIODORA
You can find anything on the internet if you look hard enough...

RAPHAEL
My life is so over.

Heliodora grabs the ball.

HELIODORA
I'll keep it a secret.

She invades his private space, pauses for a moment, and then shoves the ball into his hands.

She walks off.

HELIODORA
See you at the next concert.

He watches her disappear into the locker room.

RAPHAEL
I have really got to get more aggressive.

Raphael shoots and misses.

INT. CLOSE SHOT – ANTONIO'S OFFICE - ANTONIO

FX: Phone rings.

Antonio answers his phone.

ANTONIO
Antonio Lopez Amerigo Santana. I have the music if you have the moolah. (beat)
Yeah, I think I can cover your reception. (beat) What kind of special needs?
(beat) And this is for a wedding reception? (beat) It's short notice, and that's a
really special need. (beat) Yeah, I think I can cover it. (beat) I have a few bands
that would be more than willing to do that for you. I'll have an answer for you
within a few hours. (beat) I'll call you by four, how's that? (beat) Okay. Talk to
you then.

Antonio hangs up.

ANTONIO
Oh. This is going to be fun. And at a reception at that.

He starts going through his Rolodex.

EXT. CLOSE SHOT – PARKING LOT – CARLOS

Carlos is waiting next to Raphael's car.

FX: La Bamba Ring Tone

Carlos looks at his cell. He answers it.

CARLOS
What's up, Antonio? (beat) Okay. (beat) Sounds good. (beat) Yeah, we have
some punk in our repertoire. Raph made sure of that. (beat) Wait. What? (beat)
You're serious? (beat) Okay. I'll run it by the guys. (beat) What's it worth again?
(beat) Yeah. I'll get back to you in thirty.

Carlos puts his phone away.

CARLOS
Oh yeah. This is going to be an easy sell.

Hector and Raphael show up, joking.

Carlos approaches them.

CARLOS
Antonio called.

HECTOR
New gig?

RAPHAEL
Why so nervous? How bad is the gig.

CARLOS
You know how you want to do a wedding right?

RAPHAEL
Right....

CARLOS
And you like punk music, right?

RAPHAEL
Sure.

The camera swings behind Carlos and backs off.

Raphael facepalms. Hector's eyes bug out.

The camera comes back in and centers back on the group.

Raphael is giggling. Hector is flustered.

HECTOR
We can't do that!

RAPHAEL
Hey, at least you're behind your kit. We'll only have a guitar!

HECTOR
Still. What if someone takes pictures?

RAPHAEL
Hey, I have no hang up on this one.

CARLOS
I'm willing to do it if you guys are. I'm confident my guitar will be enough.

RAPHAEL
Well, for you, sure. Me, not so much.

HECTOR
You guys are going to get me to do this no matter what, huh?

RAPHAEL
Yeah. Pretty much. You want a logic-based argument or a violence-based
argument?

CARLOS
Logic-based argument?

RAPHAEL
Hey, I've been diversifying.

HECTOR
Okay, I'll bite. What's the logic-based argument?

RAPHAEL
Do it or you can logically expect me to hit you.

HECTOR
That sounds more like the violence-based one.

RAPHAEL
Nah. That one is when I just hit you until you concede that argument is a strong
one. You don't have the option of being hit or not.

HECTOR
Strangely, I see the difference.

RAPHAEL
I knew you would see that.

HECTOR
Okay, I'll do it. I'm going to hate doing it, but we're only doing this once. Period.

CARLOS
I have no problem with that.

RAPHAEL
Call the man, already!

Carlos pulls out his cell and hits a button.

CARLOS
Hey, Antonio! (beat) Yeah, we'll do it. (beat) Yes, you will. E-mail me the
details.

Raphael starts giggling.

RAPHAEL
And you kept saying gym was worthless.

Hector glares at Raphael as he gets into the car.

INT. MED SHOT – DRESSING ROOM - GUYS

TAND RASTER, a punk rocker in full leathers, is waiting for the guys.

The guys walk in. Raphael and Carlos are carrying their guitars.

TAND
Thanks for doing this on such short notice. (beat) You all are over eighteen,
right?

Hector is just glaring. Raphael just grins at his discomfort,

CARLOS
Yep.

TAND
Cool. And you're already set up. Through that door is the stage. All you need to
do is put on these socks and we're good.

HECTOR
Why the socks?

TAND
The groom's favorite band used to do receptions wearing nothing but socks. It's
stupid, but we agreed to it. I am so never making wedding plans while drunk
ever again.

He hands Carlos a bag.

TAND
I've got to go check on something. You guys get dressed and I'll see you out
there, okay?

HECTOR
Sure.

Tand leaves.

Carlos reaches in and pulls out three white socks.

CARLOS
Gentlemen, pick your weapons.

Raphael and Hector grab a sock and start stripping.

INT. MED SHOT – RECEPTION HALL – EQUIPMENT

The guys walk in, apparently naked. Hector quickly hides behind his drums, and Carlos and Raphael stride forward to front.

CARLOS
Hector, if you would be so kind.

HECTOR
Anything to start this so we can get this over.

The guys start playing. At no time during the song do the guitars leave their respective owners' crotches.

At the end of the song, the camera comes up behind the guys, showing their bare bottoms.