1.
EXT. STREET - NIGHT
Raquel and Francis finish up painting the rooftop with their spray cans.
RAQUEL
you know how Frankenstein has the same suffix STEIN like Weinstein?
FRANCIS
Traits they share. Victims.
RAQUEL
patients, um, body alterations, COSMETIC SURGERY.
They laugh at their own dark jokes as they walk to the VAN.
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INT. MOLLY'S CAR - CONTINOUS
Deadpan expression of how tired MOLLY has become stalking these two.
MOLLY
(BRAHMEN)
Om.
EXT. HIGHWAY - NIGHT
The highway is gridlocked and frozen. RAQUEL AND FRANCIS are just coming to a full stop. FRANCIS checks his blind spot maniacally as if he could sneak a lane change last minute without hitting anyone.
FRANCIS
Oh no. No. No, no, no.
INT. VAN - NIGHT
Francis and Raquel find themselves stuck in their car without access to an exit ramp.
FRANCIS
Hey, baby. Do you have anymore of those joints?
RAQUEL
Hey, I think it's illegal to be smoking while driving
2.
FRANCIS
This isn't driving. Please. I gotta take my mind off of… Aw, baby, I needs a toilet.
Raquel looks around suspiciously and produces a SATIVA joint.
MOMENTS LATER
After only a few hits, it becomes obvious that Raquel and Francis have reached the apex of their high.
RAQUEL
… save that for later
Checking to see if the joint is out by taking one last hit, she begins to pack it up in a little plastic tube.
RAQUEL
Roll up your windows and be on the lookout for cops.
FRANCIS
I'm gonna have to do it outside.
RAQUEL
How?!! No!
Raquel being paranoid looks out her window, the rear window, her blind spot, etc.
RAQUEL (CONT'D)
There's people everywhere.
A trucker looks out his window to see Raquel sticking her head out of the car. He also catches a whiff of the marijuana joint they've been smoking.
TRUCKER
Hey! Got anymore of that?
FRANCIS
What?
Raquel ducks back into the car. Francis tries to look out the window on Raquel's side, but he doesn't see the trucker from his vantage point. He lowers his window and sticks half his body out to see outside.
The trucker opens his door to get out of his truck.
FRANCIS
Hey good buddy. What's the word on this gridlock
3.
TRUCKER
It goes up about two miles. We aren't going nowhere. Got some weed?
FRANCIS
Is there a port-a-potty nearby?
The trucker invites Francis to his port-a-potty.
MOMENTS LATER
INT/EXT. SEMI TRUCK - HIGHWAY - CONTINUOUS
Francis sits in the drivers seat as the TRUCKER searches for any last minute instructions that might come to mind.
Trucker shuts the door and gives Francis his privacy.
TRUCKER
Alright, brother. She's all yours. After all, what's more imnportant…
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EXT. HIGHWAY - CONTINUOUS
TRUCKER
Hey brother, can I get a hit of that!? Oh, sister.
RAQUEL
Hey, where's Francis.
TRUCKER
He'll be out soon. He's using the toilet-in-the-cab.
Raquel produces the roach she saved earlier
RAQUEL
Nope, more like a sampler. You know, my girlfriend use to roll these massive joints
TRUCKER
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
The trucker climbs into the van.
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4.
INT. VAN - CONTINUOUS
TRUCKER
Oh God. What a day.
Raquel watches the trucker enjoy the joint.
RAQUEL
What do your walkie-talkie buddies say is going on with this traffic?
TRUCKER
It's a complete closure. Crime scene is my guess.
RAQUEL
Yeah, so… was saying. Jennifer. Stahl. Her name was going to make headlines.
TRUCKER
Yeah, you were saying. What's your name?
RAQUEL
Me. I'm Elle.
TRUCKER
Jack
RAQUEL
Should I bore you with the story? It's a double murder.
Trucker becomes intrigued.