PANEL 1
Establishing shot – The front entrance of an Upper East Side (NYC) Irish drinkery, night. The front windows are brightly lit, however, the condensation on the window makes it impossible to clearly see inside. In a rare moment for that part of Manhattan, the sidewalk in front of the bar is empty.
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PANEL 2
Closing time at the bar, same angle. Amid the sea of expelled revelers, Lucy, an attractive red-head, and her John Doe, an attractive white male, are in the process of exchanging phone numbers.
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PANEL 3
Same angle shot of the now closed bar, its lights are now out. Lucy and her John Doe are getting their groove on outside; the pair is locked in a passionate embrace and kiss.
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PANEL 4
The backseat of a taxi. Lucy and her John Doe continue making out, oblivious to their surroundings as well as their driver.
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PANEL 5
Lucy's cluttered bedroom. An outside light source, most probably the moon, illuminates a naked Lucy riding her John Doe passionately on her queen-sized bed. Strategically placed sheets and shadows keep this story from becoming erotica.
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PANEL 6
Lucy and John Doe sprawled across the bed, both parties fast asleep.
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PAGE TWO (Two Panels)
PANEL 1
Lucy at her receptionist job. She is seated behind a tall reception desk, only her head and shoulders are visible. A telephone earpiece is firmly planted in her right ear. She appears elated. (Note to artist: Besides Lucy, no signs of actual life will be visible at her job - No co-workers, visitors or deliverymen, not even a plant.)
CAPTION: MONDAY.
LUCY1: HE'S PERFECT. TOTALLY CUTE, GOOD BOD, GREAT IN BED.
LUCY2: I COULD DEFINITELY GET INTO THIS GUY.
PANEL 2
Lucy, again at her receptionist job. No longer elated, her mood would be classified as mild.
CAPTION: TUESDAY.
LUCY1: I'M NOT WORRIED. I MEAN, MONDAY NIGHT. NO GUYS MAKE THE CALL ON MONDAY.
LUCY2: ESPECIALLY DURING FOOTBALL SEASON.
PAGE THREE (Two Panels)
PANEL 1
Lucy, at her job. Her expression reveals her anxiety and insecurity.
CAPTION: WEDNESDAY.
LUCY1: I'M TRYING TO BE STRONG. I KNOW HE'LL CALL. I JUST, WELL..
LUCY2: I GUESS I WAS PLACING A LOT OF EXPECTATIONS ON THIS GUY. WORK HAS BEEN ROUGH LATELY AND..
PANEL 2
Lucy, still at work. The look of elation has returned.
CAPTION: THURSDAY.
LUCY1: I KNOW. FINALLY, RIGHT? KEEPING IT SIMPLE, DINNER AND A MOVIE.
LUCY2: YEAH, TONIGHT.
PAGE FOUR (Six Panel Grid Format)
PANEL 1
Romantic Italian restaurant. Lucy and John Doe are seated at a cozy table for two. A bottle and two glasses of wine rest between them. Warm, loving smiles all around.
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PANEL 2
At the Movies. Lucy and John Doe are seated in the audience of a rather full movie theatre. The light from the screen illuminating their faces. Warm, loving smiles continue.
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PANEL 3
Outside the theatre. Lucy and John Doe stand alone outside the cinema, most probably planning their next move. The smiles are still there, but now appear more forced
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PANEL 4
Still outside the theatre. Lucy is giving John Doe a hug; an utterly passionless, brotherly hug. John Doe has the face of a man that was expecting sex and just found out he will not be getting any.
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PANEL 5
The backseat of a taxi. Lucy sits alone in the backseat of the cab; indifferent to her surroundings.
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PANEL 6
Lucy's cluttered bedroom. Lucy lies asleep in her bed alone; contently.
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PAGE FIVE (Two Panels)
PANEL 1
Lucy is back at her job. Situated behind her massive desk, she is not content or frantic. She is merely bored.
CAPTION: FRIDAY.
LUCY1: IT WAS OKAY. I DON'T KNOW THOUGH, WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY REAL CHEMISTRY.
LUCY2: HE WANTS TO GO OUT AGAIN SATURDAY.
PANEL 2
Lucy still at her desk, wearing the same outfit as panel one. The look of boredom carries over.
LUCY1: I JUST DON'T THINK HE'S WORTH SACRIFICING A SATURDAY NIGHT.
LUCY2: NO, I WILL NOT TELL HIM THAT I'M WASHING MY HAIR.
PAGE SIX (Six Panel Grid Format)
PANEL 1
Establishing shot – The front entrance of an Upper East Side (NYC) Irish drinkery, night. The front windows are brightly lit, however, the condensation on the window makes it impossible to clearly see inside. In a rare moment for that part of Manhattan, the sidewalk in front of the bar is empty.
NO DIALOGUE
PANEL 2
Establishing shot – The front entrance of an Upper East Side (NYC) Irish drinkery, night.
NO DIALOGUE
PANEL 3
Same angle shot of the now closed bar, its lights are now out. Lucy and her Juan Doe are getting their groove on outside; the pair is locked in a passionate embrace and kiss.
NO DIALOGUE
PANEL 4
The backseat of a taxi. Lucy and her Juan Doe continue making out, oblivious to their surroundings as well as their driver.
NO DIALOGUE
PANEL 5
Lucy's cluttered bedroom. An outside light source, most probably the moon, illuminates a naked Lucy riding her Juan Doe passionately on her queen-sized bed. Strategically placed sheets and shadows return tokeep this story from becoming erotica.
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PANEL 6
Juan Doe sprawled across the bed, asleep. Lucy occupies one small portion of the bed, awake and staring blankly at the ceiling.
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"LATHER RINSE REPEAT" © 2002 Michael Wojciak
