In Dreams: Screenplay

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by James Eddy

airport?

  OLIVER

  Well... Uh...

  (A beat)

  I’m not really sure. My brother was the one who bought the ticket. I sort of figured the airport wouldn't be that far away so I'd walk

  Rose

  I’m afraid you won’t be catching your plane, or any others today, if you do that... I can order you a cab if you want

  OLIVER

  Oh, right... Thank you very much...

  (A beat or

  two as Rose

  picks up

  the telephone

  receiver)

  I hope that a hefty tip was included on my bill

  She smiles at him.

  Rose

  (Speaking into

  the phone)

  Hello, yes, I’d like a taxi from the Hotel Nelson A.S.A.P... The airport... Yes, okay... Bell... Thank you

  (Putting down

  the phone and

  looking at

  Oliver)

  Should be about 10 minutes if you want to have a seat

  OLIVER

  Thanks so much for that, much appreciated

  She smiles at him again and Oliver sits down and looks at his watch. It is 2.08pm.

  FADE TO:

  EXT. HOTEL NELSON - DAY

  Oliver walks out of the hotel carrying his suitcase. He is following the TAXI DRIVER - a round-faced man in his early forties.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. PRINCE OF WALES ROAD - DAY

  They walk along Prince of Wales Road to where a taxi is parked. The taxi driver takes Oliver's suitcase and puts it into the boot of the car as Oliver opens the door and gets into the backseat. Oliver pulls the door shut as the taxi driver shuts the boot and walks around to get in the front of the car.

  CUT TO:

  INT. Taxi - day

  The taxi driver looks around at Oliver.

  TAXI DRIVER

  Straight to the airport is it?

  OLIVER

  Certainly looks that way... Thanks

  The taxi driver starts the car and drives away along Prince of Wales Road and away from the hotel. Oliver sits, looking out of the window as the taxi driver takes him swiftly through the city. He watches as Prince of Wales Road, Rose Lane, Cattlemarket Street, Golden Ball Street, Westlegate, St Stephens Street, and Chapelfield Road all go by.

  Cut to:

  Ext. Grapes hill - day

  The car stops at the traffic lights on Grapes Hill and then turns up Dereham Road.

  CUT TO:

  INT. TAXI - DAY

  Oliver sits in the back of the taxi, which has stopped due to traffic. Oliver winds a window down to look out and ahead to see what reason there might be for the hold-up. Then he looks out of the window and across to the other side of the road. Something catches his eye. It is the road sign for a smaller road running off from Dereham Road. The sign reads “Waterworks Road.”

  EMILY

  (V.O)

  Is it time for the waterworks?

  OLIVER

  Jesus!

  TAXI DRIVER

  What’s that mate?

  OLIVER

  Uh... Well... A change of plan.

  (Pointing towards

  the ‘Waterworks

  Road’ sign)

  Do you know what roads lead off from that one?

  TAXI DRIVER

  Well, let’s see... There’s Mile Cross Road, Drayton Road and Heigham Street

  OLIVER

  Oh. Right

  JOHNNY

  (V.O)

  Imagine it, imagine things and make them real

  TAXI DRIVER

  Are we still going to the airport then mate?

  OLIVER

  (A beat or

  two)

  No, could you take me back to the hotel, please?

  TAXI DRIVER

  All right. You’re the boss

  CUT TO:

  EXT. DEREHAM ROAD - DAY

  The traffic clears a little and the taxi travels on to a roundabout. It goes all the way around and back the way it came along Dereham Road before eventually coming to a stop at the Grapes Hill traffic lights.

  CUT TO:

  INT. TAXI - DAY

  Several moments pass as Oliver looks around. He leans forward to talk to the taxi driver.

  OLIVER

  What road are we on now by the way?

  TAXI DRIVER

  Dereham Road mate.

  (Pointing to

  his left)

  Barn Road that way

  (Pointing to

  his right)

  Grapes Hill that way... And directly in front of you is St Benedict's Street

  EMILY

  (V.O)

  Don’t forget to remember the Saints; Benedict, George, Andrew and Gregory

  OLIVER

  (To the taxi

  driver)

  Okay... So once I’ve dropped my stuff off can you bring me back here please?

  CUT TO:

  INT. HOTEL RECEPTION - DAY

  Oliver strides into reception and up to the desk.

  Rose

  Did you forget something Mr Bell?

  OLIVER

  No, nothing like that... I'd actually like another room please... Or the same room or whatever’s easiest really

  Rose

  Certainly Mr Bell

  OLIVER

  Okay... Could someone take care of my suitcase? I’ll be back later...

  (Walking away

  from the desk

  and then

  turning back)

  Oh yes... If my brother calls, could you tell him from me to go fuck himself

  ROSE

  It would be my pleasure Mr Bell

  Oliver walks out of the hotel.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. DEREHAM ROAD - DAY

  The taxi stops in a lay-by.

  CUT TO:

  INT. TAXI - DAY

  Oliver leans forward from the backseat.

  OLIVER

  What exactly do I owe you, mate?

  TAXI DRIVER

  That’ll be 20 quid please

  OLIVER

  Here...

  (Handing over

  the money)

  Here’s fifty. You’ve helped me more than you know

  He gets out of the taxi.

  TAXI DRIVER

  Thanks mate

  OLIVER

  Cheers

  Oliver shuts the door to the taxi and it moves away.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. DEREHAM ROAD - DAY

  The taxi drives away.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. ST BENEDICT'S STREET - DAY

  Oliver sees a street sign, which reads St Benedict’s Street. He walks along St Benedict's Street. He looks around and sees Norwich Arts Centre and several alleyways leading off from the street. As he comes to the end of the street he looks up and sees another sign.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. ST GREGORY'S ALLEY - DAY

  Oliver sees a street sign, which reads St Gregory's alley.

  EMILY

  (V.O)

  Benedict, George, Andrew and Gregory

  Oliver walks through the alley up a slight incline leading into Pottergate.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. POTTERGATE - DAY

  Oliver wanders around looking at the different streets and lanes that lead off from Pottergate. Eventually he sees the street sign for Upper Goat Lane.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. UPPER GOAT LANE - DAY

  Oliver walks up Upper Goat Lane.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. GUILDHALL HILL - DAY

  Oliver walks along and down Guildhall Hill.

  EMILY

  (V.O)

  Guildhall Hill

  CUT TO:

  EXT. LONDON STREET - DAY

  Oliver walks along London Street.

  EMILY

  (V.O)

  London Street

  Oliver walks further along London Street, searching for anoth
er street sign. He eventually looks up and to his left where he sees the St Andrews Hill street sign.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. ST ANDREW'S HILL - DAY

  Oliver walks down St Andrew's Hill towards St Andrew's Street.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. ST ANDREW'S STREET - DAY

  Oliver walks along the pavement looking for street signs. He looks across the road as it starts to rain.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. ST GEORGE'S STREET - DAY

  Oliver sees the street sign for St George's Street. He walks along St George's Street swiftly. He continues to look all around. He sees the Norwich School of Art and Design to his left. As he crosses a bridge he looks down at the River Wensum. He walks on, past the Playhouse Theatre and a teenage boy outside, throwing roses out into the rain. As he comes to the end of the street, Oliver begins to recite words quietly to himself.

  OLIVER

  Don’t forget to remember the Saints; Benedict, George, Andrew and Gregory,

  All of whom play a part in our history

  But also in a story borne of September So please do not forget to remember...

  (A beat)

  Don’t forget to remember for it would be a shame; To forget Guildhall Hill, London Street and Upper Goat Lane...

  But... Worst of all it would be a horrific state, If you... Forgot to remember on a day in September... The name...

  He sees another street sign and stops walking. The name written on the sign is Colegate.

  OLIVER

  Colegate.

  He runs the rest of the way along St George's Street.

  CUT TO:

  EXT. COLEGATE - DAY

  Oliver reaches Colegate and looks up and down the road, which is deserted. He turns to his left, walking swiftly and continuing to look around. He walks all the way to Duke Street. Then he turns and walks back. He walks past a small alleyway. As he passes it Emily appears behind him, stepping out from the alleyway.

  EMILY

  Hey?

  Oliver stops and turns around to face her.

  OLIVER

  Hey there...

  (A beat or

  two as he

  walks toward her

  and then stops

  as he reaches

  her)

  I’m Oliver

  EMILY

  Hi... I’m Emily

  She smiles, he smiles back.

  FADE TO BLACK:

  ****

  ABOUT JAMES EDDY

  A writer of multiple genres, James Eddy began writing film and television scripts before moving into Short Stories, Novels and Novellas. ‘In Dreams’ is the fourth of nine planned e-book releases in 2013. For more information, please visit youngbloodbooks.webplus.net

  or feel free to contact him via Twitter or Facebook

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