Thoughts, Anyone?

So what do you think? This installment of The Purple of Life is over. Should it continue, or is it time for a new story?

The Purple of Life, scene 33

EXT. SCARY STREET - NIGHT

Andy slowly drives along a street known for criminal activity. He passes a drug dealer and slows down near a group of PROSTITUTES.

He rolls his window down. A BLOND PROSTITUTE approaches.

BLOND PROSTITUTE

You looking for a date?

ANDY

Yes, but not you.

Andy points at a prostitute with dark hair and eyes. She’s reminiscent of Diana, but a little plumper and shorter.

ANDY (CONT'D)

Her.

The blond prostitute gives way to Andy’s choice. The prostitute gets in his car.

Andy drives around the corner.

DARK HAIRED PROSTITUTE

I’m -

Andy supplies the name.

ANDY

Diana.

DARK HAIRED PROSTITUTE

Right, Diana. What do you want, honey?

Andy unzips his pants and holds up some money. The prostitute takes the money and bends over to give Andy a blow-job.

Andy leans back. He watches the nearby fire for a minute then closes his eyes while the prostitute does her job.

ANDY

(whispering)

I love you.

FADE TO BLACK

The Purple of Life, scene 32

INT. CHURCH - LATER

Five DEACONS, one of whom is Steve, Andy’s neighbor, sit in a circle in the church. When Andy walks in to join them, they immediately halt their discussion. They all stare at Andy.

ANDY

You guys look serious. You must be talking about the fires. We may have to come up with an alternative location for Sunday’s services and Mike and Isa’s wedding.

STEVE

We’ll take care of that.

ANDY

I was thinking about asking the Methodist Church down on Lincoln to loan us out some space. They owe us from when they needed worship space during their construction.

STEVE

Andy, you’re going to need to step down as Pastor of this Parish. Immediately.

ANDY

What? Why?

STEVE

I think you know why.

DEACON #2

You need some help. And probably a lawyer.

STEVE

Diana called.

ANDY

Guys, I’m in love. I was just trying to get a date.

STEVE

Andy, leave it. And us. We can’t have you as a spiritual leader.

Andy looks around at the Deacon’s.

ANDY

You can’t just decide this. What about the congregation? What about Mike and Isa’s wedding?

STEVE

We’re acting on behalf of the congregation. You’ll have to work out wedding plans on your own, but my advice would be to recommend a substitute. Go with God.

Andy realizes the Deacon’s won’t back down.

ANDY

Okay. I guess that’s it, then.

STEVE

Get some help, Andy, and work on returning to the spiritual path.

Dejected and rejected, Andy leaves.

The Purple of Life, scene 31

EXT. COFFEE SHOP - AFTERNOON

Andy, waits with two coffees. He sits at a table on the patio, just as Diana always does.

Diana arrives. Andy stands and motions her over.

ANDY

I took the privilege of ordering you some.

DIANA

(distracted)

Thanks.

They sit.

ANDY

You really didn’t sound good over the phone.

DIANA

I’m kind of going through something right now.

ANDY

You’re one of my flock. I care for you, Diana. Let me help.

Diana cries.

DIANA

I’m so embarrassed, ashamed, mad, scared...confused.

ANDY

Why?

Diana pulls out the envelope from her purse.

DIANA

These were left at my front door this morning.

Andy takes the envelope, opens it and looks at the pictures.

DIANA (CONT'D)

They’re disturbing, yet I can’t keep from carrying them around with me. It’s like...at least if I have them in my possession I have some control over the situation.

ANDY

Any idea why they were sent? Was there a note?

DIANA

(whispering)

Yes.

ANDY

What?

DIANA

It said, "you will love me."

ANDY

You don’t have to be scared, Diana. I can help you.

DIANA

How? The police said there was nothing they could do unless it happened again and some evidence was left.

ANDY

(quietly)

You could love me.

DIANA

What?

Diana focuses on Andy.

ANDY

Diana, I’m so happy you agreed to meet me.

DIANA

What?

ANDY

You are fantastic.

DIANA

(disbelief)

No, no, no...

ANDY

I realized I needed to woo you and show you how much I cared.

DIANA

You’re sick.

ANDY

I am persistent.

DIANA

You’re so sick. Stay away from me.

Diana gets up and moves back. Andy stands and reaches out towards her.

ANDY

Diana, wait, you don’t understand.

DIANA

I don’t need to. You stay away from me.

ANDY

I know we’re meant to be together. I’ve watched you for years now. You’re my soul mate.

DIANA

I never want to see you again.

ANDY

Please -

DIANA

Stop! Just stop.

(cold)

You’re finished.

Diana quickly leaves. Andy watches her go, devastated.

The Purple of Life, scene 30

INT. OFFICE - DAY

Andy writes at his desk. He takes a break and looks out the window. The black smoke from the fire is even closer.

He picks up his office phone and dials.

ANDY

Hi, Diana? It’s Pastor Andy. I’m calling to see...are you alright, Diana? You sound strange.

(he listens)

I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling very well. Anything I can do? Bring you soup?

(he listens)

Okay, you just let me know. So, I was calling originally to confirm that you’d still be doing the flower arrangements for Mike and Isa’s wedding.

(he listens)

You will? Great. Okay, then...

(beat)

Diana, I’ve got to be honest. I need to see you. Please meet me at that coffee shop off of Ontario. It’s important.

(he listens)

Thank you. I’ve got a meeting with the Deacons later, but I can definitely see you then.

Andy hangs up. He takes a minute then a big smile breaks out over his face.

ANDY (CONT'D)

(excited)

Score! It’s a date!

The Purple of Life, scenes 26 - 29

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - NIGHT

Andy circles the house, looking in all the windows. He comes to Diana’s bedroom window.

He watches her get ready for bed, all the while taking pictures.

INT. DIANA’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS

Diana removes her clothes and goes into the bathroom to shower.

EXT. DIANA’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS

Andy, obsessively caught up in his passion, can’t stop watching.

Diana returns from the shower, towels off and puts on her pajamas.

She gets into bed and reads. Andy takes photos of every step.

Eventually Diana switches off her reading light and goes to sleep.

Andy clicks one last photo, then surreptitiously makes his way back down the block to his car.

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - MORNING

Diana opens her front door to leave and notices a manila sized envelope on her front step. She picks it up and opens it. She pulls out full sized photos and flips through them. Her expression goes from puzzled to horrified and sickened.

Andy watches her from down the block.

Diana runs back inside. Andy drives away.

The Purple of Life, scenes 23 - 25

EXT. GROCERY STORE - LATER

Diana, running errands, stops at the store again.

Andy follows, but he continues to secretly snap photos this time.

EXT. COFFEE SHOP - CONTINUOUS

Diana drinks her coffee and reads. Andy takes photos.

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - EVENING

Diana goes into her house. Andy approaches. He looks through her windows.

He sees Diana sit down and watch TV. He takes a photo, then hides from the view of the neighbors.