“When Angel pays a visit, it’s clear he’s just winging it.”
This spec script is based on the poetry books of Carolyn Elkins.
INT. CISSY’S HO– USE – KITCHEN – MORNING
Cissy comes into the kitchen in her bathrobe. Angel stands at the glass patio doors looking out. The cat lies at his feet but now has miniature angel wings.
CISSY
Angel! What’ve you done to the cat?!
ANGEL
Aren’t they great?
The cat looks around at Cissy.
CISSY
No. absolutely not. There’s no way I’m putting up with two of you. The cat wings have to go.
ANGEL
Really? Are you sure? They’re . . .
CISSY
I’m sure. Get rid of them.
ANGEL
As you wish.
The wings disappear.
CISSY
Thank you.
Cissy begins making coffee. Angel starts watching, moves ever closer until he’s in her space, annoyingly close.
CISSY
What are you doing?
ANGEL
I’m observing. I’m trying to understand you.
CISSY
OK, there are two things about me you need to understand. I need some space, at least a few feet‒and don’t try to talk to me before I’ve had my coffee.
ANGEL
OK, gotcha.
Cissy sneaks a cup, takes it into the living room around the corner and sits on the couch. In a few seconds Angel’s face peers around the corner spying on her.
Cissy sighs loudly in disgust. She gets up, goes down the hall to the bathroom; Angel follows closely. When Cissy starts into the bathroom and Angel is still following, she stops and turns on him.
CISSY
What do you think you’re doing?
ANGEL
I told you: I’m observing you.
CISSY
Not in here you’re not.
ANGEL
Why not?
CISSY
I need some privacy.
ANGEL
Why?
CISSY
Look, it’s too hard to explain. If you want to understand the whole human shame thing, you’re going to have to ask Adam and Eve.
ANGEL
OK, I will.
Angel instantly disappears.
CISSY
Finally, some privacy.
Cissy begins showering. After 5-10 seconds, she hears Angel’s disembodied voice overhead and instantly tries to cover herself with her arms.
ANGEL’S VOICE
Got it! It’s because you think your pleasure parts are disgusting, dirty, and ugly. I’ll leave you to it. . . . You missed a spot on your back.
CISSY
(exasperated)
Urrrrrr.
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