INT: INSIDE A BAR. COST AND WARM. CLOSENESS BETWEEN THE FRIENDS

ANTONIO, CARLO and SAL are sitting at the bar table, enjoying a beer with one another. SAL is sitting at the opposite side of the table, whilst ANTONIO and CARLO are on the other side.

SAL IS SITTING UP-STRAIGHT, AND ANTONIO LEANS OVER

ANTONIO: (Calmly)

Like the old days, huh? We’ve had good days Sal. We have. I’m glad that it all worked out, you’re here and we’re all fine. If we hadn’t seen that prick messing with you

EXT: PLAYGROUND, SUNNY, A NICE DAY TO PLAY

A FLASHBACK to SAL being assaulted by another male kid, aged 5-9, bigger and chubbier.

INT: INSIDE A BAR. COST AND WARM. CLOSENESS BETWEEN THE FRIENDS

ANTONIO: (CONT’D)

We wouldn’t have been partners. (Pauses, and sips his drink) That’s a big deal, and we feel that you should get more involved with us and what we do. Money counting ain’t the most enjoyable thing to do all day.

SAL: (Unsure)

What do you mean Tony, (nervous laugh) I don’t get it?

CARLO: (Leaning closer)

We want you to be more like us, Sal. Kill a guy, and you get a promotion

SAL:

(Shocked and silent) You want me to kill a guy?

SAL looks tense, scared and intimidated. He looks as though he wants to leave, but knows that he can’t

CARLO:

We need you to kill him, no choice this time. Last time, you got away with sand in your pockets, and we’re following your trail this time, alright

ANTINIO TAKES OUT A PARCEL FROM HIS JACKET POCKET, SOFTLY SLAMS IT TO THE TABLE AND STARES AT SAL

ANTONIO:

(Whilst standing up)Take this, open it and remember it

CARLO:

No screw ups Sal; it’s either him or you. Get home, get some sleep, and get it done

ANTONIO AND CARLO LEAVE THE BAR. SAL IS ON HIS OWN.

SAL is nervous, and is on his own. He sits on his own.

EXT: (CONT’D) OUTSIDE OF THE BAR, SAL ENTERS HISM CAR

SAL is in his CAR, angered and tense; he hits his STEERING WHEEL and is sweating.

The Soundtrack PHANTOM POWER MUSIC-OVERPOWERED starts to play