PAGE   79 to 83   ” To Kiss a Frog ” by Max CiVon

  • NARRATOR

    • Sunday afternoon did not go well. But deep inside Lola knew something had changed. And for the first time she believed he was near. Somewhere in this sleepy little seaside village known as San Sole Beach, he would be found.

  • LOLA

    • (Looking up) I accept my fate.


    INT. STOCKTRADE - THE 2ND MONDAY, LUNCH TIME

    At work the next day, Lola is looking good (as in sexy).

  • LOLA

    • (Repeating over the phone) ...the order is in -- you now own the stock. Goodbye Mr. Peterson.

    Lola hangs up and resets her computer, it’s clear she feels better. She walks to the entrance of her cubicle to stretch, Kenny rushes over.

  • KENNY

    • I like the way that dress fits.

  • LOLA

    • Not today, Kenny. I’m in a good mood.

  • KENNY

    • What? A guy can’t tell a gal she looks spectacular?

  • LOLA

    • (Annoyed) No. Not in the work place. Not every day. There are rules against sexual harassment.

  • KENNY

    • (Whispering) I would never -- tell on you.

    Lola ignores Kenny, in the distance she sees someone.

  • NARRATOR

    • Would a fairy tale be complete without a giant?

    OLIVER, (50’s) is an awkward giant of a man, dressed well in a business suit, he stands in the StockTrade lobby.


    RESET TO RECEPTION AREA:


    Lola is bedazzled by the huge man. Kenny follows her.

  • LOLA

    • I’m Lola Lenny. You might be looking for me?

  • OLIVER

    • I’m Oliver. Oliver Wyndom.

  • LOLA

    • Of course you are. (Thinking out loud) Lola Wyndom -- that works.

  • OLIVER

    • Of what doth thou require of me, sweet lady?

  • LOLA

    • Are you not seeking a bride?

  • OLIVER

    • In truth, I was seeking a mutual fund.

    Lola notices that Kenny is tracking her movement.

  • LOLA

    • When you open any new account here at StockTrade you get your choice of..? (Looking around) ...this coffee mug (It’s brown with stains) ...or (Romantically) a deep, passionate kiss of appreciation.

    Lola begins to pucker up.

  • OLIVER

    • Can I see that mug?

  • LOLA

    • We are all out of mugs, kiss me!

    A phone rings.

  • KENNY

    • Lola, that’s your line. Everyone’s at lunch.

  • LOLA

    • Grab it Kenny, I’m very busy.

    Kenny is totally confused but he must dart for Lola’s phone.

  • OLIVER

    • What happens if we kiss?

  • LOLA

    • We might live happy ever after...?

    Entering the StockTrade office is a wicked witch of a woman dressed in high fashion black. Monroe, who appears to be a glamorous sixty, holds several designer shopping bags. When she sees Lola, her intuition informs her of Lola’s intentions.

  • MONROE

    • (Menacing) Well! This was unforeseen.

    Oliver jumps to Monroe’s side.

  • OLIVER

    • I was just getting my FREE welcome kiss.

  • MONROE

    • A welcome kiss? And it’s free?

    Monroe glares at Lola. Her womanly "wiles" detect more to the story, but with Oliver safely at her side she decides that no real harm had been done.

  • LOLA

    • Oliver, are you married?

  • MONROE

    • He is not --- yet. (Witches grin).

  • KENNY (O.S.)

    • Lola, it’s Mr. Wong. He’s got a market order.

  • LOLA

    • (Calling out) I’ll be right there, Kenny.

    Lola fights her fear of Monroe.

  • MONROE

    • They call me Monroe. Judge Monroe.

  • OLIVER

    • She didn’t do anything wrong.

  • MONROE

    • You know what I always say, Oliver. Let me be the judge.

    Lola, aware of Monroe’s poisonous stare presses on.

  • LOLA

    • Oliver Wyndom, you can make your own choices in life. Do you understand?

  • MONROE

    • I’ll be sure to explain it to him.

    Monroe leads her Giant out the door. Lola rushes back to her office cubicle where Kenny waits holding her phone.

  • KENNY

    • This distracted, preoccupied gaze you’ve got -- is sexy.

  • LOLA

    • What? I wasn't listening.

  • KENNY

    • Yeah? (Thinking) You know, I have always gotten a kinky vibe off you.

    Lola struggles to get the phone out of Kenny’s hand.

  • KENNY

    • (Seducing her) I’m your man Lola. Just give me a chance. Whatever you want, whatever you need, I will do it... To-you, for-you or with-you. Cause that’s who I am.

    Lola gets the phone from Kenny, then notices...

  • LOLA

    • You didn’t press hold! Mr. Wong can hear?

  • KENNY

    • Woo...that is unprofessional.

    Kenny rushes out of Lola’s office.

  • LOLA

    • Mr. Wong... How can I help you?

  • MR. WONG (O.S.)

    • (Asian accent) Tell me. What is a kinky vibe?

    Off Lola’s frustrated slump.


    EXT. DAY, FALCON’S LIVING ROOM -
    LATER ON 2ND MONDAY


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