by Roger Kumble. Based on the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Choderlos De Laclos. February 10, 1998.
1 EXT. MANHATTAN SKYLINE - DAY 1
We circle around the island of Manhattan moving closer and
closer till we're looking down on Fifth Avenue. As the
melody continues to play we MOVE towards a building and ZOOM
into a window.
2 INT. THERAPIST'S OFFICE - DAY 2
A fifty-year old female therapist (DR. GREENBAUM) sits at
her desk, frowning as she takes notes. Books of Jung and
Freud line the shelves.
A young man (SEBASTIAN VALMONT) sits in a chair in front
of her looking impatient.
The therapist continues to write notes.
DR. GREENBAUM
Jesus. We've been at this for six
months.
SEBASTIAN
I know.
DR. GREENBAUM
And you haven't made an ounce of
progress.
SEBASTIAN
I know.
Sebastian takes out a cigarette.
DR. GREENBAUM
(not looking up)
There's no smoking in my office.
Sebastian sneers at her then puts the cigarette away. Dr.
Greenbaum finishes her notes and looks up at him, shaking
her head.
SEBASTIAN
What do you want me to say? That I'm
supposed to feel remorse because I act
the way I do? The truth is I don't.
Dr. Greenbaum shakes her head and takes notes.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Look, I'm not like all the other kids
in high school. I don't care about book
reports and extra-credit. Teachers
are idiots anyway. The only challenge
out there for me is women. You see a
girl you like. You pursue them. You
conquer. You move on. It's exciting.
DR. GREENBAUM
But you said you have the worst
reputation.
SEBASTIAN
I do.
DR. GREENBAUM
Don't you want to change that?
SEBASTIAN
Let me tell you something, doctor.
Chicks love a guy with a bad rap.
They say they don't, but they don't
mean it. They all think that they're
the ones that are going to "save me."
The trick is to let them think it's
true.
DR. GREENBAUM
I think that's all the time we have
for today.
SEBASTIAN
Same time next week?
DR. GREENBAUM
No. This is going to be our last
session.
SEBASTIAN
Why? I like spending time with you.
You know, you're quite attractive for
a woman your age. You have killer legs.
Killer.
DR. GREENBAUM
This isn't a joke. Your parents spend a
lot of money to send you here. I'm
trying to help you.
SEBASTIAN
Don't be insecure, Doc. You're a big
help.
Sebastian picks up a book of Freud.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
He was a coke addict, you know.
DR. GREENBAUM
You think you can come in here with that
cute little smirk on your face and try
and flirt with me. It doesn't work,
Sebastian.
SEBASTIAN
It works a little.
DR. GREENBAUM
No it doesn't. I see right through you.
SEBASTIAN
You do?
DR. GREENBAUM
I hope for your sake you grow out of
this immature phase. It's going to get
you into trouble.
SEBASTIAN
Well, you don't have to get nasty about
it.
Sebastian approaches a photo on her desk and picks it up.
DR. GREENBAUM
My daughter, Rachel.
SEBASTIAN
Yummy.
DR. GREENBAUM
Don't even think about it. Rachel is an
exceptionally well rounded young
woman, who happens to be attending
Princeton this fall. She's way too
smart to fall for your line of b.s.
SEBASTIAN
Really? Care to make a wager on that?
DR. GREENBAUM
Good luck, Sebastian.
SEBASTIAN
What, nervous I'm going to win?
DR. GREENBAUM
Would you please leave.
Sebastian puts on his glasses and leaves.
DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
Asshole.
The doctor stews for a moment, then reaches into her
desk, sifts through some papers where she finds a pack of
Benson & Hedges and lights one up. She looks at the photo
of her daughter, then hits the speaker phone and dials.
DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
Rachel, it's mom.
INTERCUT WITH:
3 INT. RACHEL'S BEDROOM - DAY 3
RACHEL, Doctor Greenbaum's daughter sits at her desk,
crying while holding the phone.
RACHEL
Hi, mom.
DR. GREENBAUM
Honey, is something wrong?
Rachel cries for a moment.
RACHEL
He told me he loved me and I believed
him.
DR. GREENBAUM
Who told you?
RACHEL
You don't know him. I'm so stupid.
She continues to cry.
DR. GREENBAUM
Alright honey, just calm down, take a deep
breath, and step out of the circle.
RACHEL
Would you cut the psycho babble bullshit,
mom. There's pictures of me on the internet.
WE PAN OVER TO HER COMPUTER CONSOLE. CLOSE ON: COMPUTER
MONITOR - A nudie web-sight. The title reads "Ivy League
Bound." Beneath the caption is a photo of Rachel tied to
a bed and smiling with a Princeton banner covering her
privates.
DR. GREENBAUM
What kind of pictures?
RACHEL
Nudie pictures, what do you think?
DR. GREENBAUM
Jesus Christ, how can you be so
stupid?
RACHEL
I don't know. He was just so charming.
All he did was talk about how I had
killer legs and how we wanted to
photograph them. Things just got out
of hand from there.
(she hears the phone drop)
Mom? Are you there? Mom?
(screaming)
Mother!!!!
4 INT. THERAPIST'S OFFICE BUILDING - HALLWAY - DAY 4
Doctor Greenbaum bolts out of her office and spots
Sebastian standing in the elevator.
DR. GREENBAUM
You son of a bitch.
Doctor Greenbaum races down the hall pushing several
people out of her way. Sebastian stares at her
expressionless as the elevator doors close.
DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
You're gonna pay for this you little
shit. You hear me.
A DENTIST peers outside of his office to see what's
going on. He exchanges looks with Doctor Greenbaum.
DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
Fuck off, Harold.
He gasps.
5 EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - DAY 5
A METER MAID is writing a ticket on a car when a Porsche
pulls up in front of the townhouse and parks in a red
zone. Sebastian steps out of the car and walks up the
steps to the townhouse.
METER MAID
You can't park there.
Sebastian turns to her and sneers. He takes out a wad of
money and shoves it in her breast pocket before entering
the townhouse.
6 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 6
A SERIES OF SHOTS
CLOSE ON: A tuna on a chopping board. WHACK! A butcher
knife comes down on the tuna cutting it's head off.
CLOSE ON: Two hands ripping open the fish.
CLOSE ON: Two hands rolling a chunk of tuna into a rice
roll.
7 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - HALLWAY - DAY 7
CLOSE ON: Two hands which carry a lavish tray of sushi
through several doors until we enter the final door
leading into -
8 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 8
A enormous living room by Manhattan standards, with a
view that overlooks the park. Eclectic art from around
the world emphasize the Valmont's passion for travel.
SOOK-HEE, the Valmont's housekeeper sets a tray of sushi
in front of -
KATHRYN MERTEUIL, a seventeen year old porcelain
skinned WASP with all the grooming you could want in an
East Coast child. She sits with a forced smile on her
face and listens attentively as -
BUNNY CALDWELL, a forty year old nouveau-riche socialite
talks incessantly. CECILE CALDWELL, her beautiful
teenage daughter, sits by her side. She wears a T-shirt
with a Koala Bear on it.
MRS. CALDWELL
I can't tell you how happy we are that
Cecile is going to be attending Oakwood with you
this fall. You've always been an
inspiration to Beau and I on raising
her. We just hope she can rise to the
high standards which you've set for
her.
KATHRYN
I'll do my best.
Sook-Hee pours a dish of soy sauce in front of Kathryn.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
(to Sook-Hee, in Vietnamese)
Thank you, Sook-Hee. That will be
all.
Sook-Hee leaves.
CECILE
What was that?
KATHRYN
I was thanking her. Vietnamese is such a
beautiful language.
MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
Kathryn is a straight A student at
Oakwood as well as being President of
the French Club. Listen to whatever
she has to say and you'll go far.
KATHRYN
(in French)
You're too kind.
MRS. CALDWELL
How do you do it? I mean with all peer pressuring
that goes on in high school. Where
do you get your strength?
KATHRYN
I know this sounds corny, but whenever
I feel temptations of peer pressure,
I...
(takes out her crucifix)
turn to God and he helps me through the
problem. Call me an anachronism, but
it works.
MRS. CALDWELL
That's beautiful.
CECILE
What are the boys like?
MRS. CALDWELL
Cecile, is that the best you can do?
(to Kathryn)
You must forgive her, Kathryn. She's never
been in a co-educational atmosphere before.
KATHRYN
Don't worry, it's totally understandable.
Most of the boys that matriculate at Oakwood
are very upstanding gentleman, however
there are the occasional bad apples.
MRS. CALDWELL
Like your step-brother Sebastian. I can't
believe they didn't expel him after what he
did to the school nurse.
SEBASTIAN (O.S.)
I hear she's recovering quite well.
Mrs. Caldwell turns to see Sebastian standing in the
doorway. He walks over and takes a seat.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Nice to see you again, Mrs. Caldwell.
MRS. CALDWELL
You remember my daughter, Cecile.
SEBASTIAN
My, what an adorable shirt you're
wearing.
CECILE
My father just took me on a trip to Australia.
SEBASTIAN
How are things down under? Blossoming I hope.
KATHRYN
Cecile's attending Oakwood in the fall.
SEBASTIAN
Outstanding.
CECILE
What year are you in?
SEBASTIAN
I'm what you would call a fifth year senior.
CECILE
But I thought high school is only four years.
SEBASTIAN
It is, unless you're a fuck up, like myself.
He winks at Cecile.
MRS. CALDWELL
I think we'll be going now.
(to Kathryn)
Thanks for all your help.
Kathryn stands and approaches Cecile.
KATHRYN
I'll call you later and we'll get together
and plan your curriculum.
CECILE
Thanks.
(to Sebastian)
Nice meeting you.
SEBASTIAN
Ciao.
MRS. CALDWELL
Let's go, Cecile. Now!
Cecile follows Mrs. Caldwell out the door. Kathryn
closes the door behind them.
SEBASTIAN
Do you care to tell me what Mrs. White-trash
and her stupid daughter are doing in my
house?
KATHRYN
I'm just taking the poor girl under my wing.
Kathryn sits on the sofa next to Sebastian. She unscrews
her crucifix. The top part becomes a small spoon and the
bottom part a small vial of coke.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
The parental units called while you were out.
SEBASTIAN
Lovely. How is your gold digging whore of a
mother enjoying Bali? Zipping through my
inheritance per usual?
KATHRYN
Hopefully, though she suspects that your
decrepit alcoholic father is diddling the
maid.
Kathryn uses her crucifix as a coke-spoon and snorts a
bump.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
What's wrong with you today? Therapy not
going well?
SEBASTIAN
It was fine.
He leaps off the sofa and starts to pace.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
I'm sick of sleeping with these insipid
Manhattan Debutantes.
He walks over to the wall where nude Botticelli hangs.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Nothing shocks them anymore.
He scratches the nude's pubic area.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
I'm beginning to feel like I'm losing my
touch.
He kisses it.
KATHRYN
Oh, poor baby. Well you can relax. I have
a mission for you.
SEBASTIAN
What?
9 EXT. PARK - DAY 9
COURT REYNOLDS, an Aryan seventeen year old preppy, wears
a Polo sweater with an American Flag.
KATHRYN (V.O.)
You know Court Reynolds, son of Garret
Reynolds?
Kathryn steps into frame and embraces him. She is wearing
the same sweater. He kisses her forehead and messes
up her hair.
SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
You mean the Nazi who dumped you over Fourth
Of July Weekend?
10 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 10
Kathryn throws a sushi at him. Sebastian catches it.
KATHRYN
He didn't dump me. We had a parting of
the ways.
Sebastian stares her down.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
Alright he dumped me.
He smiles, then swallows the sushi.
11 EXT. PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE/INT. COURT' S CAR - NIGHT 11
A drunk Court sits in the driver's side and takes a final
swig from his flask. He quickly passes out.
KATMRYN (V.O.)
I went to great lengths to please Court.
Huge sacrifices were made on my part to
keep him happy.
Kathryn rises up INTO FRAME, looks at Court and scowls.
SEBASTIAN(V.O.)
Swallow?
She spits on him, then wipes her mouth.
KATHRYN (V.O.)
What do you think?
Kathryn sprays her mouth with Binaca.
SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
Sorry.
12 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 12
KATHRYN
In any event, my feelings were hurt when I
learned that he had fallen for someone else.
Someone chaste... pure... innocent.
SEBASTIAN
You don't mean?
13 EXT. PARK - DAY 13
Cecile turns toward the camera, while eating a double scoop
ice cream cone and wearing a Mickey Mouse Club hat.
KATHRYN (V.O.)
None other than Cecile Caldwell.
She takes a lick of the ice cream, which falls off the cone.
She mouths the word "shoot" and stomps her feet
14 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 14
Sebastian snickers.
KATHRYN
I don't find this very funny,
SEBASTIAN
So that's what this is all about.
(imitating Kathryn)
We'll get together and plan your
curriculum.
KATHRYN
Keep your friends close and your
enemies closer. When I get through
with her, she'll be the premier Blow
Job Queen of the Tri-State area and
poor little Court's heart will be
shattered.
SEBASTIAN
Why go through Cecile? Why not just
attack Court?
KATHRYN
Because if there's an attack made on
Court it could be traced back to me.
I can't allow that to happen.
Everybody loves me and I intend to
keep it that way.
SEBASTIAN
I see your point... though why should
I care?
KATHRYN
I need you to seduce our young Cecile.
Introduce her to your world of
decadence and debauchery.
SEBASTIAN
Sounds intriguing.
KATHRYN
She's quite cute you know. Young
supple breasts, a tight firm ass and
an uncharted pootie.
Sebastian watches Kathryn rub herself. He licks his
lips.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
Be her Captain Picard, Valmont.
Boldly go where no man has gone
before.
Sebastian places his hand over Kathryn's as she continues
to rub herself. He thinks for a moment, then:
SEBASTIAN
I can't.
Kathryn throws his hand off of hers.
KATHRYN
Why not?
SEBASTIAN
Oh come on, Kathryn. It's too easy.
"But I thought high school was only
four years." I mean, please. She knows
nothing. She's seen nothing. I could
have her under the table at Au Bar
sucking me off before the appetizer
arrived. Go get one of those moron
friends of yours to do it. I have a
reputation to uphold.
KATHRYN
Oh but diddling the therapist's
daughter is a challenge?
SEBASTIAN
That was just simple revenge. What I
have planned requires sheer genius.
He takes a magazine and throws it on the table. Kathryn
picks it up. It's the latest issue of "Seventeen."
KATHRYN
I'm not interested in the latest dating
tips from Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
SEBASTIAN
Shut up and turn to page 64.
She turns to the page. INSERT MAGAZINE ARTICLE: The title
reads: A VIRGIN'S MANIFESTO. "Why I Plan To Wait
Until Marriage," by Annette Harrison. Age 17. Kansas
City, Missouri.
KATHRYN
Jesus Christ, is she for real?
SEBASTIAN
Oh yes. I've read it over and over again.
This baby's the real deal. Daddy's little
angel. A paradigm of chastity and
virtue.
KATHRYN
B.F.D. What do you plan to do? Fly to
Kansas and woo little Dorothy.
SEBASTIAN
It just so happens we're not in Kansas
anymore. Our little angel's father has
accepted the new headmaster position at
Oakwood. She's staying with my aunt up
in Connecticut while Daddy sells his
house. Can you imagine what this would
do for my reputation? Screwing the new
headmaster's virginal daughter before
school starts? It will be my greatest
victory.
KATHRYN
You don't stand a chance. Even this is
out of your league.
SEBASTIAN
Care to make a wager on that?
KATHRYN
I'll think about it...
SEBASTIAN
Oh well, duty calls. Time to add another
chapter to my work of art.
He holds up a leather bound JOURNAL.
KATHRYN
Oh gee, your journal. Could you be more
queer?
SEBASTIAN
Could you be more desperate to read it?
Sebastian stands to leave and heads to the door.
KATHRYN
Oh Sebastian. About that little wager
of yours.
He stops.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
Count me in.
SEBASTIAN
What are the terms?
KATHRYN
If you lose, then that hot little Porsche
of yours is mine.
SEBASTIAN
And if I win?
She approaches him.
KATHRYN
I'll give you something you've been
jerking off about ever since our parents
got married.
SEBASTIAN
Be more specific.
KATHRYN
In English.
(whispers in his ear)
I'll fuck your brains out.
SEBASTIAN
What makes you think I'd go for that
bet? That's a seventy thousand dollar
car.
KATHRYN
Because I'm the only person you can't
control and it kills you.
Sebastian sneers at her.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
Do we have a deal?
SEBASTIAN
No way, that car means everything to
me.
She kisses him and licks her tongue over his lips.
KATHRYN
(whispering)
You can put it anywhere.
SEBASTIAN
Even there?
KATHRYN
(baby talk)
It would feel so yummy.
Sebastian hesitates, then shakes her hand.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
Happy hunting.
15 EXT. ROSEMOND ESTATE - AERIAL SHOT - DAY 15
WE MOVE across the sky looking down at lush greens and
stately mansions till WE PASS over the ROSEMOND ESTATE.
Enormous in size. WE SEE two riders on horseback.
16 EXT. ESTATE - MEADOW - DAY 16
ANGLE ON: The two horseback riders. One, a woman of
seventy. This is HELEN ROSEMOND, Sebastian's aunt.
The other rider is a beautiful seventeen year old girl.
The one and only ANNETTE HARRISON.
ANNETTE
It's a beautiful home you have here
Mrs. Rosemond.
AUNT HELEN
Thank you, Annette. Chance Hill has been
with my family for over sixty years.
Does your family do much riding?
ANNETTE
My mother and I used to ride a lot,
before she got sick.
AUNT HELEN
I'm sorry about that.
ANNETTE
My Grandpa, used to breed horses on his
farm so I would come over and ride all
the time.
AUNT HELEN
I'm familiar with a lot of breeders in
the mid-west. What's his name?
ANNETTE
Ben Schwarz.
AUNT HELEN
Schwarz. Jewish?
ANNETTE
German.
AUNT HELEN
Doesn't ring a bell.
Annette throws her a concerned look.
AUNT HELEN (cont'd)
In any event, I want you to consider
this your home for the time being.
ANNETTE
Thank you. It's so peaceful and quiet
around here.
BANG! A shotgun sounds in the distance.
ANNETTE (cont'd)
What was that?
AUNT HELEN
Sebastian must be here.
Aunt Helen gallops down the ridge followed by Annette.
17 EXT. ESTATE - GARDEN - DAY 17
Sebastian stands holding a shotgun. A groundskeeper,
FRANKLIN stands by the trap.
SEBASTIAN
Pull!
The TARGET soars into the air,
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Die motherfucker!
He fires the gun, missing the target.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Shit, shit, shit.
Franklin shakes his head. WE HEAR a cat MEOW. Sebastian
perks up.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Kitty. Kitty.
He quietly reloads his rifle. WE HEAR the cat MEOW
again. Sebastian searches for the cat.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Puss Puss Puss Puss Puss.
He raises his rifle and takes aim.
AUNT HELEN (O.S.)
Sebastian!
He lowers his rifle and turns to SEE Aunt Helen and
Annette riding over to him. He waves.
Aunt Helen dismounts from her horse and they hug.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
I've been looking all over for you.
God, I've missed you.
AUNT HELEN
I've missed you too. How are your
parents?
SEBASTIAN
They're coming back next week. I write
them everyday.
She strokes his cheek, lovingly.
AUNT HELEN
Sebastian, this is Annette Harrison.
She's going to be staying with me for
a few weeks.
SEBASTIAN
I guess that makes two of us. Welcome.
He extends his hand and they shake.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
(to Aunt Helen)
Why don't you head in and whip us up
some of that ice tea of yours? We'll
take care of the horses.
AUNT HELEN
Anything for you, my dear.
Sebastian climbs on Aunt Helen's horse.
AUNT HELEN (cont'd)
Stay out of trouble you two.
SEBASTIAN & ANNETTE
We will.
He smiles at Annette and beckons her to follow.
18 INT. ESTATE - STABLE - DAY 18
Sebastian and Annette put the riding gear away.
SEBASTIAN
So what year are you going into?
ANNETTE
Junior.
SEBASTIAN
Got a boyfriend back home?
ANNETTE
No.
SEBASTIAN
Why not?
ANNETTE
I don't know. Relationships seem too
distracting. I'd rather concentrate on
my studies.
SEBASTIAN
You a lesbo?
ANNETTE
(annoyed)
No.
She bends over to pick up the saddle.
SEBASTIAN
Nice.
She sighs, disgusted, then turns toward him.
ANNETTE
Are you often this offensive on a first
encounter?
SEBASTIAN
I was just being honest. You happen to
have a nice ass. Sorry.
She shakes her head and continues with her chore.
SEBASTIAN
I read your teen beat manifesto.
ANNETTE
You did?
SEBASTIAN
I must say I found it rather appalling.
ANNETTE
That's a first. Most people praised me
for it.
SEBASTIAN
Most people are morons. I mean who are
you to knock what you've never experienced?
ANNETTE
I wasn't knocking anything. It's just my
belief that people shouldn't actually
experience the act of love until they are
in love and that people our age are too
immature to be in touch with those
emotions.
SEBASTIAN
Oh really?
ANNETTE
Take yourself. You've slept with several
women. Are you happier because of it?
SEBASTIAN
How do you know I've been with several
women?
ANNETTE
A friend wrote me.
SEBASTIAN
(pissed)
Well maybe you should get to know the
person before you judge them instead of
listening to some bullshit gossip.
ANNETTE
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you...
but you still didn't answer the question.
An uncomfortable silence falls between them,
SEBASTIAN
Who the hell is taking the time to write
letters, spreading this shit about me?
ANNETTE
It's not really important.
SEBASTIAN
Fine, forget it. It's obvious that we're
not going to be friends.
ANNETTE
Why are you being so dramatic?
SEBASTIAN
Look, I've got a lot of problems and I'm
trying to deal with them and the last
thing I need is people spreading shit
about me.
ANNETTE
Alright, I said I was sorry.
(beat)
Can we start over again? I think we've
gotten off on the wrong foot.
She approaches him and they shake.
ANNETTE (cont'd)
Annette Harrison.
SEBASTIAN
Sebastian Valmont.
She smiles, but before he releases her hand:
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
So tell me, Annette. I'm curious, since
you've never had sex do you touch
yourself?
She whisks her hand away and storms out of the stable.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
What did I say?
19 INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - STUDY - DAY 19
CLOSE ON: A hand stroking the bridge of a cello.
RONALD (O.S.)
That's good, that's good.
WE PULL BACK
Cecile sits in front Of a cello. Next to her sits RONALD
CLIFFORD, a well-mannered fifteen year old African
American. Holding his own cello, he is giving her a
music lesson.
RONALD (cont'd)
Now let's try the A minor scale.
Cecile attempts the A minor scale, fucking up badly.
Kathryn enters and shudders in silence.
RONALD (cont'd)
Once more, and remember the third note
is flat.
Cecile tries again and once again screws up.
CECILE
Oh, I suck. I suck.
RONALD
Relax. It's okay. Take a deep breath.
Cecile takes a deep breath
RONALD (cont'd)
You're concentrating too much on your
bowing. Let it flow.
He stands and sits behind her.
RONALD (cont'd)
Here, let me help you.
He places his hand over hers.
RONALD (cont'd)
Now close your eyes and let's try again.
She closes her eyes and they repeat the scale. It sounds
much better. Ronald takes the moment to study Cecile's
face. It's obvious he's smitten with her.
ON KATHRYN: who watches from the door. A grin crosses
her face.
Ronald replaces her other hand and plays a beautiful Bach
Sonata, with he and Cecile sharing the bowing. He closes
his eyes as the music takes over him. Now Cecile opens
her eyes and gazes into his. The feeling is mutual.
ON KATHRYN: She accidentally bangs her hand onto a table
which causes a metal tray to fall to the ground.
Ronald and Cecile look up as Kathryn replaces the tray
KATHRYN
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
Your playing was beautiful.
Ronald quickly stands and moves away from Cecile
CECILE
Kathryn, this is Ronald Clifford. He's
giving me music lessons over the
summer.
Ronald approaches and shakes Kathryn's hand.
RONALD
Pleased to meet you.
KATHRYN
Likewise I'm sure.
CECILE
Ronald is one of the few high school
students attending Juliard. He's
composing his first opera.
RONALD
It's based on the life of Doctor
Martin Luther King.
CECILE
Doctor King is my favorite.
Ronald shakes his head, but laughs. Cecile looks at him
and smiles. Kathryn rolls her eyes.
RONALD
I guess our hour's up. Same time
tomorrow?
Cecile nods.
20 EXT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - DAY 20
Another nice home in Connecticut. Sebastian's Porsche is
parked outside.
21 INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY 21
A typical teenagers bedroom, expect this one is a shrine
to Herb Ritts homo-erotic art.
BLAINE TUTTLE, Oakwood Prep's resident drug-dealer and
open homosexual, sits at his desk separating pot seeds
from his stash.
Sebastian paces behind him.
SEBASTIAN
Unbelievable. Some fag, no offense -
BLAINE
- none taken -
SEBASTIAN
- wrote a letter to this chick and saying
shit about me.
BLAINE
Any ideas who it could be?
SEBASTIAN
Blaine, if I knew who it was that person
wouldn't be alive right now.
BLAINE
Where did you say she's from?
SEBASTIAN
Kansas. Who the hell do I know in Kansas?
BLAINE
Greg McConnell.
SEBASTIAN
The football stud?
BLAINE
He's from Kansas City. I wouldn't be
surprised if he was your rat.
SEBASTIAN
It would make sense. McConnell hates me.
I fingered his girlfriend at the game
last year.
BLAINE
I don't think that bothered him.
SEBASTIAN
What do you mean?
BLAINE
Let's just say Greg likes tackling tight
ends on and off the field.
SEBASTIAN
Are you shitting me?
BLAINE
I shit you not. McConnell used to sneak
in my dorm room drunk every month. We'd
go at it for a while, then as soon as
he'd cum, he starts freaking out. You
know -
(imitating Greg)
"What are you doing, man? I'm not a fag.
I'll kick your ass if you say anything."
(beat)
It's like, for Christsakes Greg, you're
gay, deal with it. The only reason why
I let him continue with his charade is
because he's got a mouth like a Hoover.
SEBASTIAN
Too bad he's in Kansas this summer.
BLAINE
Not anymore. Football team started
practice last week. He's already called
me to hook up.
SEBASTIAN
Really. You think you could arrange a
little get together with him tonight on
my behalf?
BLAINE
Hmmm. I do believe Bravo is showing
Spartacus on television tonight.
SEBASTIAN
Outstanding.
BLAINE
Don't think it's not going to cost you.
SEBASTIAN
No problem. Just make sure your front
door is unlocked. Shall we say the
"stroke of midnight" no pun intended?
Sebastian hands Blaine two hundred dollar bills.
22 EXT. CENTRAL PARK - DAY 22
Kathryn and Cecile sit on a blanket. A lavish picnic lies
around them. Kathryn wears large sunglasses, a scarf and
a hat to protect her from the sunlight. She sits behind
Cecile and braids her hair.
KATHRYN
So, rumor has it that you went on a date
with Court Reynolds. I hear he's very
nice.
CECILE
He's alright.
(giggles)
He kept talking about this bulimic
headcase he dumped over Fourth Of July.
KATHRYN
Really? Bulimic headcase.
CECILE
What a loser she must be.
(beat)
Anyhow, Court's invited me to the Hamptons
for Labor Day Weekend.
KATHRYN
That's great.
CECILE
You think so? I don't know. I guess I'm
just scared.
KATHRYN
What are you scared of?
CECILE
Ah duh. Boys. I've never even gone to
first base with a guy. What do I do?
KATHRYN
Haven't you ever practiced with one of
your girlfriends?
CECILE
Eww. No. That's gross.
KATHRYN
It's not gross. How else do you think
girls learn? Here turn around and
face me.
Cecile turns and faces Kathryn, who removes her glasses.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
Now close your eyes and wet your lips.
CECILE
Are you for real?
KATHRYN
Do you want to learn or not?
CECILE
I guess. It still sounds gross.
Cecile does as instructed. Kathryn leans in and kisses
her on the mouth.
KATHRYN
See that wasn't so bad.
CECILE
It was nothing.
KATHRYN
Let's try it again, only this time I'm
going to stick my tongue in your
mouth. When I do that I want you to
massage my tongue with yours. That's
what first base is.
CECILE
(reluctant)
Okay.
KATHRYN
Eyes closed.
Cecile closes her eyes. Kathryn leans in and kisses her
again, only this time longer. She continues to kiss her
then gently pushes her tongue into Cecile's. Cecile does
as instructed and they start to make out.
Kathryn eyes look towards the ground where Cecile's hands
are now clutching the grass. Kathryn smiles and
continues her seduction.
She places her hand on Cecile's thigh and moves it under
her dress. Cecile lets out a soft sigh.
Kathryn breaks from the kiss. They look at each other
and smile.
KATHRYN (cont'd)
Not bad.
CECILE
That was cool.
KATHRYN
Maybe you should try it on your friend
Ronald sometime.
CECILE
What are you saying?
KATHRYN
Oh come on Cecile. He's crazy about
you.
CECILE
Is it that obvious?
Kathryn nods.
CECILE (cont'd)
He sends me letters you know. Love
letters.
KATHRYN
That's so romantic. Have you
responded?
CECILE
No.
KATHRYN
Well do you like him?
CECILE
I don't know.
KATHRYN
Cecile, we just made out in the middle
of Central Park. You can trust me.
CECILE
(beat)
I do like him. I can't stop thinking
about him.
Cecile starts to cry. Kathryn hugs her.
CECILE (cont'd)
What am I going to do? If my mother
found out about Ronald she would kill
me.
Kathryn grabs her and looks her straight in the eye.
KATHRYN
Listen to me. Your mother must never
know. Never.
CECILE
Okay.
KATHRYN
Did you hide the letters?
CECILE
Yes. They're in this antique doll house
in my room.
KATHRYN
I want you to make me copies of his
letters and bring them to me.
CECILE
Why?
KATHRYN
Cecile if there's one thing I'm great
at it's love letters. With my help,
he'll be eating out of the palm of
your hand. Perhaps we can arrange a
little get together for the two of you
at my house.
CECILE
You'd do that for me?
KATHRYN
Of course I would. We're friends,
right?
CECILE
Best friends.
Cecile kisses her on the cheek and hugs Kathryn.
23 INT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT 23
Little touches of Annette's life (photo of dead mother)
adorn the room. Annette is reading The Fountainhead when
she HEARS singing coming from outside. Unable to
concentrate, she walks out onto the balcony.
24 EXT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S BALCONY - NIGHT 24
Annette steps onto the balcony.
HER P.O.V. - Sebastian lies in a floating pool chair
sipping a cocktail and listening to his Walkman and
singing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" in German.
ANNETTE
(calling out)
Excuse me. Excuse me!
SEBASTIAN
You talking to me?
ANNETTE
Look, I know this is your house and all,
but do you think you couid keep it down?
I'm trying to read.
SEBASTIAN
What'cha reading?
ANNETTE
The Fountainhead.
SEBASTIAN
Great book.
ANNETTE
(skeptical)
You've read The Fountainhead?
SEBASTIAN
Several times. I'm not as dumb as I act,
you know. When Howard Roark makes love
to Dominique Francon... most romantic
scene in all of literature.
ANNETTE
Romantic? He rapes her.
SEBASTIAN
That's a matter of opinion.
ANNETTE
You need help.
SEBASTIAN
Why don't you come join me for a swim
and we'll discuss it.
ANNETTE
At this hour? I don't think so.
SEBASTIAN
Oh come on. Quit acting like a
geriatric and get in the pool.
ANNETTE
Gee, with an invitation like that how
could a girl refuse.
SEBASTIAN
Please.
ANNETTE
Give me a minute. I'll be right down.
SEBASTIAN
Thank you.
She re-enters the guest room. Sebastian's cell phone
RINGS. He answers it.
INTERCUT WITH:
25 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KATHRYN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 25
Kathryn sits in her bathrobe. One foot soaks in a small
tub of water while Sook-Hee tends to her other foot.
KATHRYN
Fuck her yet?
SEBASTIAN
I'm working on it.
KATHRYN
Loser.
SEBASTIAN
Blow me.
KATHRYN
Call me later.
SEBASTIAN
Okay.
She hangs up and lights a cigarette. Sook-Hee accidently
jabs her toe.
KATHRYN
Ow. That hurt you stupid bitch.
SOOK-HEE
Sorry.
Kathryn kicks some water in her face.
KATHRYN
Oops.
26 EXT. ESTATE - SWIMMING POOL - NIGHT 26
Annette comes down, wearing a bathrobe. She sits by the
pool as Sebastian treads water away from her.
ANNETTE
(holding out the letter)
You know it amazes me that someone as
bright as you can be so horrible.
SEBASTIAN
What? Another letter from your friend?
ANNETTE
This is my favorite part.
(reading the letter)
Even more treacherous and dangerous than
he is charming and fascinating. He has
never taken a single step or spoken a
single word without some dishonorable
or criminal intention. Every young girl
he has successfully pursued has
regretted it.
SEBASTIAN
You know you could at least have the
decency of telling me who's badmouthing
me so I might have the opportunity to
confront them face to face. How do you
know it's not some girl who's pissed
off at me for breaking up with her?
ANNETTE
I sincerely doubt it.
SEBASTIAN
Give me the fucking letter.
Annette smiles and tears the letter up.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Why did you do that?
ANNETTE
The last thing I need is you going into
my room searching for this while I'm
away.
SEBASTIAN
(mocking)
Is that the last thing you need? My
your clever.
She takes pieces of paper and sticks it in her bathrobe. She
then stands and takes off the robe, revealing a one piece
bathing suit underneath.
ANNETTE
How's the water?
SEBASTIAN
Refreshing.
She dives in the pool and surfaces.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
You're right you know.
ANNETTE
About what?
SEBASTIAN
About what you said today in the stable.
I'm not a happy person.
ANNETTE
I never said that.
SEBASTIAN
You implied it.
ANNETTE
Look, I didn't mean to give you a hard
time.
SEBASTIAN
No, it's okay. I mean I look at you
with all your morals and values and
well, YOU seem to be happy in your
choices. I envy you. No bullshit.
ANNETTE
(caught off guard)
Thank you.
SEBASTIAN
Seriously, you're amazing. You have
everything going for you.
(counts with his fingers)
You're smart, you're beautiful, you're
determined. You're everything I want
in a girlfriend.
ANNETTE
(jokingly)
Shut up.
SEBASTIAN
I wasn't kidding. I'd like to take you
out.
ANNETTE
Look, I'm flattered but, seriously it
could never work.
SEBASTIAN
Why not?
ANNETTE
Because you act like a pig.
He swims towards her.
SEBASTIAN
Do you deny that there's an attraction
between us?
ANNETTE
I don't... I don't want to answer that...
look we're friends.
SEBASTIAN
You don't find me cute? Come on, look
at these muscles.
He flexes for her. She laughs.
ANNETTE
I'm sorry, but you're not my type.
SEBASTIAN
Fine. Friends it is. I can live with
that.
He extends his arms out for a hug. She moves in and hugs
him. Her smile turns to a look of horror.
ANNETTE
You're naked.
SEBASTIAN
It's my house.
She pushes him off her.
ANNETTE
That's repulsive.
SEBASTIAN
What's the big deal? We're friends.
Haven't you ever seen your friends
naked before?
Annette climbs out of the pool.
ANNETTE
Get some manners.
She walks into the house.
SEBASTIAN
Sorry, I didn't know you were peenaphobic.
She flips him the bird as she heads into the house.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Oooooo, naughty naughty. Ten Hail
Mary's for you.
(beat)
Good night.
27 EXT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - NIGHT 27
Sebastian's Porsche is parked outside.
28 INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - HALLWAY - NIGHT 28
Sebastian presses his ear to the door.
GREG (O.S.)
(moaning)
Oh baby... oh baby...
SEBASTIAN
Baby?
(checks his watch)
Right on time.
29 INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT 29
GREG McCONNELL, All-American star football player for
Oakwood prep is busy getting his cock sucked by Blaine,
who lies under the covers.
SEBASTIAN
Hey Blaine, did I leave my... holy
shit.
GREG
Jesus!
Greg throws the covers over his face. Sebastian smiles
and sits. He lights a cigarette. No movement from under
the covers.
SEBASTIAN
Greg, is that you under the covers?
GREG
(from under the covers)
Get out of here.
Sebastian stands YANKS the covers off the bed, revealing
Greg and Blaine.
SEBASTIAN
Whoa!
GREG
I told you to lock the door.
BLAINE
I thought I did.
GREG
Look Valmont. This was the first time
I've ever done something like this. I
was --
SEBASTIAN
(apathetic)
-- really drunk and blah blah blah
blah blah.
GREG
Please don't tell anyone. This could
ruin my career.
SEBASTIAN
Your career? What about your family?
Can you imagine the humiliation your
father's going to feel when he finds
out his pride and joy is a fudge-
packer.
BLAINE
Hey hey hey. Careful Valmont, he's
not a fudge packer. Cum chugger yes
but not a fudge packer.
GREG
(to Sebastian)
Please. I'm begging you. I'll do
anything. Let's just forget the whole
thing.
SEBASTIAN
Hmmmmmmm... nah. I can't help you
there. It's too good to pass up.
Greg starts to cry.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
After all, it is you who's bad-
mouthing me to Annette Harrison.
GREG
Annette Harrison? I don't know what
you're talking about.
SEBASTIAN
Come on Greg. You're the only one who
knows her. The truth will save you.
GREG
(sobbing)
I swear on my life, I never said a
word to her about you.
BLAINE
I think he's telling the truth
Valmont. Greg couldn't write a
grocery list let alone a letter.
SEBASTIAN
Alright, I believe you. Stop crying.
Your secret's safe with me.
Greg wipes his eyes.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
However, this whole incident's kind of
turned me on.
Sebastian unzips his fly.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
You get my point.
Greg, completely defeated, crawls off the bed and over to
Sebastian. Blaine shakes his head and smiles.
Greg places his hand on Sebastian's thigh when -
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Jesus Christ, I was only kidding.
What do you think, I'm gay? My God,
haven't you had enough for tonight.
BLAINE
Our boy just can't get enough dick.
GREG
You sick son of a bitch.
Blaine and Sebastian laugh.
SEBASTIAN
I'll leave you guys alone.
(macho voice)
Score one for the team, Greg.
Sebastian leaves the room, then re-enters.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Come to think of it, there is
something you can do for me.
30 EXT. ESTATE - ROAD - DAY 30
Annette jogs up a dirt road on her morning run. THIRTY
YARDS BEHIND HER - a golf cart drives off a meadow and
lands on the road. Sebastian is driving.
Annette looks back and scowls. Sebastian catches up to
her.
SEBASTIAN
Need a lift?
ANNETTE
No thank you.
SEBASTIAN
How are you today?
ANNETTE
Give it up.
SEBASTIAN
Oh right, last night. I guess I owe
you an apology.
ANNETTE
I'm not going to speak to you till you
realize that you can't intimidate me.
SEBASTIAN
I said I was sorry.
She continues her jog. Sebastian follows alongside.
SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
Have a nice sleep last night?
ANNETTE
It was fine.
SEBASTIAN
I wish I could say the same for
myself. I was up thinking about you
all night.
ANNETTE
I thought we agreed that we were going
to be friends.
SEBASTIAN
Yes, well unfortunately I can't just
switch the "on" button to "off." The
sad fact of the matter is that you've
unintentionally rubbed off on me.
Annette stops running and turns to him.
ANNETTE
And that's a bad thing?
SEBASTIAN
I'm trying to better myself, but the
one person who can help me is the same
one pushing me away.
ANNETTE
I'm sorry, but I'm not here to be your
savior.
SEBASTIAN
Well try this one on for size. I think
I'm falling in love with you.
ANNETTE
You don't even know me.
SEBASTIAN
Don't you believe in love at first sight?
ANNETTE
Yes, but only when it's mutual. And this
is far from mutual.
SEBASTIAN
Ouch. Do you think we could spend some
time together this morning?
ANNETTE
I can't. I'm seeing a friend.
SEBASTIAN
Who?
ANNETTE
That's none of your business.
SEBASTIAN
How about tonight?
ANNETTE
I'm busy.
SEBASTIAN
Doing what?
ANNETTE
That's also none of your business.
SEBASTIAN
Tell me what to do, Annette. How can I
win your heart. I'll do anything. I
can't get you out of my mind.
ANNETTE
You truly want to do something to make
me happy?
SEBASTIAN
Yes.
ANNETTE
And you promise to abide by it?
SEBASTIAN
Without question.
ANNETTE
Alright.
(beat)
I want you to leave and go back to
New York.
SEBASTIAN
What?
ANNETTE
If that's a problem, then I'll make
arrangements to stay with some friends.
Sebastian thinks for a moment. He's pissed.
SEBASTIAN
I'll leave this afternoon. Happy?
ANNETTE
It's not about being happy. You and I
can't -
He shifts the cart into reverse and backs away.
31 EXT. BEACH - DAY 31
Annette and Greg walk along the beach and gaze out at the
ocean.
GREG
He told you he's failing in love
with you? I've never known him to
say those words before.
ANNETTE
Really? I thought he said it all
the time.
GREG
That's not his style. one thing I can
say about Valmont. He always speaks
the truth.
Annette looks lost.
GREG (cont'd)
What's wrong?
ANNETTE
Nothing.
GREG
Is there a mutual feeling between you
two?
ANNETTE
No. I mean. I don't know.
(beat)
What else do you know about him?
GREG
Not a whole lot. We take some classes
together. He's got a bad rep, but it's
mostly bullshit.
ANNETTE
What do you mean?
GREG
Well, a lot of people are jealous cause
he's loaded.
ANNETTE
(sighs)
I don't know. I've been hearing some
awful things about him.
GREG
From who?
ANNETTE
I can't tell you. I'm sworn to secrecy.
Greg takes her hand.
GREG
Annette, how long have we known each
other?
ANNETTE
Forever.
GREG
Now it's my job to look out for you.
You're like a kid sister to me. Do I
look like some kind of gossip queen?
Annette laughs.
ANNETTE
You promise not to say anything?
GREG
On my mother's life.
ANNETTE
(beat)
Okay...
32 INT. PORSCHE - DAY 32
Sebastian drives down the highway towards Manhattan. He holds
his cell phone in one ear.
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