Unsuspected
By
Bartolomeo S. LoPiccolo
Based upon the first installment 'Save Me'
Copyright 2015 Contact Author:
Bartolomeo S. LoPiccolo. Email: blopiccolo100@gmail.com
All Rights Reserved
THE CHARACTERS
REBECCA: FEMALE, 37 YEARS OLD, OWNER OF A COUNSELING OFFICE.
JEN: FEMALE, 60 YEARS OLD, WIFE TO JOEY, MOTHER TO LISA,
LITTLE JOEY AND HALEY.
MORGAN: FEMALE, 21 YEARS OLD, DAUGHTER TO JESSICA, FRIEND OF REBECCA'S.
JESSICA: FEMALE, 41 YEARS OLD, MOTHER TO MORGAN.
LISA: FEMALE, 22 YEARS OLD, DAUGHTER TO JEN, AND DAUGHTER TO JOEY.
JOEY: MALE, 62 YEARS OLD, FATHER TO LISA, LITTLE JOEY, AND
HALEY.
BILL: MALE, 56 YEARS OLD, HUSBAND TO JESSICA.
PETER: MALE, 40 YEARS OLD, EX-BOYFRIEND TO REBECCA.
NICHOLAS: MALE, 64 YEARS OLD, CONVICT AND FATHER TO REBECCA.
LITTLE JOEY: MALE, 20 YEARS OLD, SON TO JEN AND JOEY.
HALEY: FEMALE, 6 YEARS OLD, DAUGHTER TO JEN AND JOEY. GISELLE: FEMALE, 4 YEARS OLD, DAUGHTER TO LISA.
PRINCIPAL: FEMALE, 45 YEARS OLD.
NEWS REPORTER: FEMALE, 30 YEARS OLD.
2.
ACT I
Scene 1
5 years later from the abusive incident with her
father leaving him to be locked up in prison.
Morgan is now 21 years old and we are inside her new home.
REBECCA
(Pointing to her couch) I love it Morgan. Where did you
get it? I love it. I really need a new one. The one I have is falling apart.
MORGAN
Um... (trying to think of what to say)
REBECCA
Morgan... (stern voice)
MORGAN
Okay fine...Homelot. (disappointed in herself) Im sorry
I just couldn't resist myself. It was so cheap. They
were having a blowout sale. 50% off all items with red tags. It was actually the last one.
REBECCA
(Caught her) I knew it! .
(Brief pause)
Whatever its not like he sold it to you himself.
MORGAN
(Changing the subject) Do you want some coffee I just
made a fresh pot. Cream, milk, sugar-
REBECCA
(Upset) Oh my gosh Morgan! He did sell it to you!
MORGAN
Rebecca I'm really-
REBECCA
No. Don't apologize, I'm overreacting.
MORGAN
No you have every right to be upset with me.
REBECCA
I'm not upset with you,just he was my first real
relationship. You know?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 3.
MORGAN
I understand, (being reasonable) but it has been 4
years Rebecca you have to let go of thinking of him eventually.
REBECCA
It's just hard because after everything I've been
through in life it was extremely hard for me to trust
anyone and especially a man. (She's a few tears)
MORGAN
I know Rebecca, don't worry I promise you, you will find someone way better than Peter. Okay? Trust me.
(Hugs Rebecca)
REBECCA
(Wipes her tears) Yeah your right.(Sucks it up) I have to stay strong for myself and for Jen.
MORGAN
Good. I'll go make you a nice cup of coffee.
Exits to kitchen
REBECCA
(Yelling to the kitchen) Dark with one sugar is fine!
Rebecca sits on the couch.
Morgan re-enters the living room.
MORGAN
(Places her coffee on the table) Okay here you go. Dark with one sugar just like you asked.
REBECCA
Thank you Morgan. (Picks up coffee and sips) Oh that's
hot (chuckles). So how's your mother?
MORGAN
She's good, she's all settled in Florida with Bill.
REBECCA
I'm happy for her. I really am but why are you still
here?
MORGAN
Well my life is here, you know what I mean? I mean sure
school is difficult and I could just leave and go to Florida with her. But why would I? I'm fine here and I'm glad that I actually got through high school and
still maintained good grades after everything that I've
endured. This is my last year of college, so who knows
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 4.
MORGAN (cont'd)
where life will take me after this. Who knows, maybe
I'll be working for you.
REBECCA
Morgan, of course.
MORGAN
(Saddened) There's only one issue, I have so many loans I need to pay back and the house, I'm so behind on rent
and the landlord is actually thinking of throwing me
out. I don't know what to do. I've had no time to find a job since I've been caught up with school work.
REBECCA
Worst comes to worst you can always stay with me.
MORGAN
Thanks Rebecca. I don't know, but I know I will find a way. (Changing the subject) Anyways hows the business?
REBECCA
Its actually going very well. I actually may need a
secretary within a year because she is planning on going on maternity leave in a few months.
MORGAN
I would love to Rebecca. It's a great start to begin in
the field of psychology. Thanks for inspiring me to
help others who are suffering with their personal issues. You really are a hero.
REBECCA
(Phone rings) Hey Lisa...Crap! Alright I'm leaving now.
MORGAN
(Worried) What happened?! Are you alright?!
REBECCA
Yeah, I just forgot to get Giselle from school its already 3:30 she gets out at 3:15. (Running to the
front door)
MORGAN
Who's Giselle?
REBECCA
My niece. Lisa's kid. (Standing with the door half
open)
MORGAN
Isn't she around my age?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 5.
REBECCA
Hey, accidents happen (Chuckles). Sorry hun but I
really have to go. Love you. I will speak to you soon.
Rebecca Exits.
FADE TO BLACK.
6.
ACT 1
SCENE 2
Inside of Giselle's school. The Principals office.
REBECCA
(Worried) Who picked her up?!
PRINCIPAL
Excuse me Mrs. Reese but I do not appreciate the tone you are using.
REBECCA
(Tries to calm her self down). Where...(takes a
breathe) is she?
PRINCIPAL
Some man came to pick her up.
REBECCA
(Anxious) What was his name?
PRINCIPAL
I don't quite remember. Give me a minute. I'll call her teacher Mrs. Drakeson.
REBECCA
(Tapping anxiously on the principals desk) Okay.
PRINCIPAL
She seems to not be picking up. She must've finished for today.
REBECCA
Where the hell is that little gir
l?! Tell me now! (She
throws her pencil tray off the desk)
PRINCIPAL
(Yelling) Okay! Okay!It was um, something with a J. I believe he said it was her grandfather.
REBECCA
(Sigh of relief) Oh thank God. Was it Joey?
PRINCIPAL
That's it! See nothing to-
Rebecca exits and slams the door shut.
FADES TO BLACK.
7.
ACT 1
Scene 3
Few hours later. Rebecca's home is remodeled. The
picture of her family still hangs up on the wall next to a picture of her, Morgan and Jessica. Rebecca is on the phone with her employee.
REBECCA
No but I told you...That's no excuse. No...no. You are
not suppose to share your whole life story with your
client...she said she left the room having said
nothing. Sorry Paul...No I'm really sorry this has been
multiple times...I have no other choice. I have to let
you go... Okay buh-bye. (Hangs up)
Rebecca goes over to the coach and lays down. She
closes her eyes.
Rebecca is inside her old house sleeping in her bed. A woman with blonde hair appears.
WOMAN
(Whispering in her ear) Pssst. Rebecca.
Rebecca wakes up and its pitch black.
REBECCA
(Nervous) Hello? Who's there?
WOMAN
It's me...Rebecca.
REBECCA
Who?!
The woman appears with cuts and bruises all over her wearing ripped shorts and there are holes in her shirt.
REBECCA (cont'd)
(Anxiously) Mom? Is that you?
WOMAN
Hurry!
BACK TO PRESENT TIME:
Rebecca wakes up breathing heavy. She looks at the time. Its 9 o'clock at night.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 8.
REBECCA
(In disbelief) 4 hours?
Rebecca gets up from the couch and begins to walk
to the kitchen. Rebecca's phone begins to ring. She run's back to her cell phone on the table.
REBECCA (cont'd)
(Picks up the phone) Hey Lisa...Oh nothing I was just
about to grab a glass of water and maybe watch some
TV...Really? (Chuckles)...Sorry I think I'm hearing you wrong...Lisa?! (Drops cell phone).
BLACK OUT.
9.
ACT 1
Scene 4
Morgans Home. Rebecca bangs on the front door.
MORGAN
(Yelling through the door) I'm coming...I'm coming.
Morgan opens the door.
Rebecca what are you doing here this late. I was just
about to-
REBECCA
This is serious. Morgan, Lisa's daughter is missing. (Tearing).
MORGAN
Okay come in...sit down. (Rushing to seat Rebecca on
the couch)
Rebecca sits on the couch.
REBECCA
(Gets up from the couch and begins to pace) Morgan. Morgan.
MORGAN
Rebecca relax.
REBECCA
(Yells) How can I relax?! What if...(quiets down and
chokes on her tears)... she's dead?
MORGAN
Rebecca, don't get carried away she could-
Rebecca's phone rings.
REBECCA
Hello?
JEN
Rebecca I've been calling you all day. (Cries over the
phone) where is my granddaughter?!
REBECCA
Mom I'm doing the best I can, I've notified the police
and-
JEN
Don't you dare call me your mother!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 10.
Jen hangs up. Rebecca begins to burst in tears and can barely catch her breathe.
MORGAN
Rebecca!
Rebecca gets lightheaded, Morgan rubs to kitchen to get her water. Rebecca drinks Morgan takes the glass and places her on to rest. Rebecca ends up falling asleep, hours pass by. Rebecca wakes up.
the
some.
the couch
a few
REBECCA
Morgan? (She gets up slowly from her nap) Morgan where
are you?
Rebecca notices the front door wide open.
(Yelling) Morgan!
Rebecca runs into the kitchen but Morgan is
nowhere to be found.
REBECCA (cont'd)
Morgan please answer me! (She sees a yellow post stick
note on the table and picks it up) Its your turn Rebecca.
Rebecca begins to hyperventilate. She runs out of
Morgans home.
BLACK OUT.
11.
ACT 1
Scene 5
Inside Jessica's house in Florida. She is watching
the Brooklyn's news channel, a news reporter is speaking about missing persons.
NEWS REPORTER
Ports has been missing and one day since twenty-one
year old Morgan Bells has been missing. These two girls do not seem to be related but both have some connection
to Rebecca Reese. Five years ago an incident occurred
where apparently the father of Morgan Bells was abusing both Morgan and her mother Jessica Bells. Rebecca Reese
rescued her life and the father Michael Bells is now
serving 40 years in prison. Giselle Ports seems to be
Rebecca's four year old niece. It also seems like a
coincidence that just two days ago Rebecca Reese's
biological father Nicholas Reese was just bailed out of
jail after suppose to be serving a life time in prison
for murdering his wife. If you happen two see any of
these two girls please call 1800-missing. Thank you
this is Tory Southers and this is channel 39 Wolf news
with your 3 o'clock news report. Back to you Mitch
Jessica shuts the television.
JESSICA
(Screaming) Bill did you see that?! Oh my gosh! My baby
is missing!
Bill enters from the kitchen.
BILL
Honey are you alright?!
JESSICA
(Teary eyed) Morgan was just on the news. She's
missing!
BLACK OUT.
12.
ACT 1
Scene 6
On the phone with Jessica in her home Rebecca is
pacing.
REBECCA
(Saddened voice) I know Jessica...I know. I don't know
where they are. I went to the police, I put up posters,
they were on the news-
JESSICA
Speaking of the news did you hear?
REBECCA
Hear what?!
JESSICA
Your father has been release on bail.
REBECCA
(Very nervous) Who would even bail him out? Jessica, I have to go I'll keep you updated.
Rebecca sits on the couch looking through her
phone rapidly, when a heavy knock on her door interrupts her.
REBECCA (cont'd)
(Nervous) Who is it?
LISA
(Yelling) Rebecca it's me!
Rebecca opens the door.
REBECCA
(Relieved) Oh Lisa, you scared me I thought you were-
Rebecca turns around. Lisa has a brick behind her
back and hits her over the head with it.
SHUT TO BLACK
&
nbsp; 13.
ACT 2
Scene 7
Jen's home. She's sitting at the table looking at
her phone book making calls. Lisa walks in the front door.
JEN
LISA
JEN
LISA
JEN
JOEY
HALEY
JEN
HALEY
(Urgent) Any luck?
(Begins to cry) No mom.
Come here honey. (Gives Lisa a tight embrace) its going to be okay honey I promise.
I'm going to make some tea and head off to bed.
Jen releases her embrace. Lisa exits & goes upstairs.
Okay sweetie. (Kisses her on her forehead)
Doorbell rings. Jen opens the door. Oh its you babe.
Did you forget I had to pick up the kids from school?
Mom! (She runs over to her mom and grabs her leg)
Hey sweetie, why dont you go take a shower so you don't
have to take one later?
Okay.
Haley runs up the stairs and exits.
JOEY JR.
Mom where is Giselle?... I miss her mom.
JEN
I know honey...I know. We will find her soon. I promise.
Joey jr. runs up the stairs and exits.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 14.
JEN (cont'd)
What are we going to do?