Claudia
We came home last night and decided to watch a movie. For the first part of the movie it was fine; but about half way through he starting moving his hand up my leg, I mean that wasn't so bad so I just ignored it. But then I felt his hand starting to go more inward on my leg; I got nervous and pushed him away. (Beat) We sat in silence for the rest of the movie. I left right after, but he seemed okay with what happened. I didn't know what to do and now I don't even want to face him anymore.
mr. hewitt (cont'd) (CON
Well I have all called you together to remind you guys that today is going to be one of our busy days of the summer. (Beat) As you should already know, the newest Hunger Games is being released today. So, concessionists, please be ready and prepare for later on. Ushers, try and sweep in the lobby and the hallways as much as you can, thank you. Also, I wanted to inform you that Steve, our maintenance guy has gotten... sick recently. Myself and the rest of the management have gotten him a card that we would like for all of you to sign, so we can send this to him.
Mr. Hewitt places it on the counter and lays out a couple of sharpies. He walks away back toward his office.
Jared is standing at CSA with a pained smile on his face as he listens to the many groups of incompetent people walking by him. After hearing a few glimpses of their passing conversations, he decides to walk away from his post and take a breather.
Jared walks back over to his position and stands while trying to engage in a conversation with some customers.
popcorn employee #2
Yeah, fucking crazy! I swear she's bipolar or some shit. And I've heard she's extremely racist.
popcorn employee #2
Well, remember when we had our inventory off last week? She aparently said to someone (Mocking voice) "I bet it was all those black and Mexican people we hired."
brandon v.o.
Look: we have her, a very ghetto black girl with a belly the size of a giant pumpkin. And her: well, she has an awkward body but I'm pretty sure she's pregnant. At least I hope so, because I asked when is she due and she just looked at me like I was an idiot. But then we have that girl: she just popped a baby out. There's no way I'll be able to get with all these pregnant women, I need fresh meat; like her.
Brandon (CONT'D)
I'm serious! We went over to my place last night, put in some shitty DVD, and not even 5 minutes into the thing we were going at it. A lot. And man if you could have seen the look in her eyes... She was practically begging for more.
camera pans to the exit of the main stand, with claudia walking out towards the scullery. SHE NOTICES BRANDON AT THE REGISTER, STOPS IN HER TRACKS AND IMMEDIATELY TURNS AROUND.
Brandon
You know, she actually sort of just dipped out without saying anything... Kind of weird. I'm not worried though. Probably just playing hard to get. Which is good, in a way, because otherwise I would have no doubts that she's a slut!
Jared walks over to meet Richard at the register. Ashley turns back around attempting to say something but Jared is too far now.
A customer drops his slurpee cup on the way to the register on the opposite end. He curses to himself, looks around then walks away from it without telling anybody.
Jared is standing at his position about to fall asleep until a manager walks up to him and tells him to sweep around the stand.
Jared walks inside the stand and picks up a broom and dust pan. While Jared is getting the broom and dust pan, an older lady walks up to popcorn counter.
The employee working behind the popcorn counter is putting another batch of popcorn into the machine. The employee doesn't see the customer.
The rest of the customers in the line all nod in agreement and step to the side, creating a new line behind the first lady.
The popcorn machine begins to spill out the fresh popcorn. The customer walks up to the counter cutting other people and stands in front of the counter with her arms crossed.
Ashley
You're really going to just go to that law firm, and leave me to fend off these people on my own?
Richard Cohen
I understand what you mean. But you got to think about it, this isn't the job you keep for years and treat it like your career.
An employee walks out of one of the back rooms with water bottles in his hand, clearly showing he's too weak to be carrying them. Drops the case of water and a few bust while some roll around.
The back doors open and Richard and Jared both walk out together. Richard already has his lighter out ready to smoke his cigarette.
Richard Cohen
(Laughs) Well, this isn't a place for you. You need to be out there making history, making a shit ton of money. Fucking hot girls while you're counting the 100 dollar bills you have. That's what your future needs to be, not missing this place.
Richard Cohen
(Laughing) Hell yeah! That is something I'm going to miss about this place. But wait, hold on.
jared
Yes, that's the only Ashley I know that works here. But seriously she's been looking at me like every other second and I can't tell if she's trying to tell me something or not.
box employee
There's a lady out here wanting to see a movie at 1:00, but we don't have a show time for it. She said it was in the newspaper last week. She's demanding a manager.
richard cohen (CONT'D)
You see, you're not missing out on anything here. You won't have to deal with dumbass customers.
Richard Cohen
Are you kidding? I just stopped buying them, now I just bum them off people. Easier and cheaper.
Jared walks up to a bulletin board. The papers read "Screenings: Sign up and get paid!" A few names are written down poorly. Some have been crossed out or erased.
After a few seconds, a few usher employees come walking by and one stops to talk to Jared, this is NICK.
jarred
No, don't worry about it. But yeah man, kind of nervous though. Not sure what my future holds.
nick
Well, my future holds, her. (Points at Ashley) I think I'm going to ask her out on a date today. You think she'll say yes?
The customer clears her throat to get the attention of the employee to finish scooping her ice cream.
The cafe employee finishes the customers ice cream and charges her for it. The ice cream was sloppy and melting all over the counter.
cafe employee #1(CONT'D)
Okay, so I have a date tonight at 6 with this extremely cute girl that will probably only go out with me tonight only. So I was wondering if maybe you could cover the rest of my shift until control comes down and takes the money from the register? (Jokingly) Because you know them, they're always running late.
An older gentleman walks up to the cafe counter. The gentleman is dressed in jeans and a run down button up pattern shirt.
Jared turns off the steam and turns around himself. He looks up at the gentleman standing at the counter.
gentleman (cont'd)
My friend here (Gesturing at the man beside him) would like to have one of your finest beers on tap. And I would like -
The gentleman's friend scratches his beard in confusion. The gentleman give Jared a "What the fuck did you just say?" look.
gentleman
(Holding out his hand) You know, I think I'll just go with a popcorn. What sizes do you have?
jared
Alright, well this section up here is only for coffee and ice cream. If you would like to have popcorn, (Pointing down the stand) it'll be right down there.
Jared tries to show the gentleman the correct size with his hands but gives up and storms away to inside the stand.
The gentleman turns to his friend and talks loudly but whispering about Jared and "how stupid this place is."
Jared looks over at the two gentlemen and is infuriated by what they are saying about him. Jared looks at his clock, 5:38. Jared turns to the box office and notices the manager coming to pick up the money from the register is coming.
cafe employee #2
Hey man! I'm so glad I got to catch you before you left! I figured you would have already been out of here.
A little boy and his mother walk by as Jared said this and the mother is disgusted by what she heard. The little boy laughs. The mother slaps her son on the shoulder.
ashley
Don't worry about. I could hear the whole conversation over here so I decided to step in and help you out. You seemed like you needed it.
Jared moves around the room to all the employees sharing memories and stories they've had together and laughing about all the stupid shit that goes on around Cinemark.
