Script

 5 Minutes Opening Setting: A man named Tom is driving home 

Tom ” finally, I get to see my little girl”

On the other side of the street 

Ben: Bro, quit drinking. 

Nicolas: relax I’ll sober up when we get to the hospital. 

Ben: I’m worried man, my dad could be seriously hurt. 

Nicolas: Listen your dad’s a strong guy, plus your moms there so try going slower for our sake. 

Office (Day) A man named Tom is typing at a computer 

Tom: ah, what time is it? Picks up phone and texts his wife 

Tom: hey honey, sorry I’ll be late tonight. The boss is making me stay longer. 

Wife: Again? Tom this is the 3rd time why can’t you just tell your boss no?! 

Wife: All this overtime is going to get in the way of you and your daughter. 

Tom: what do you expect me to do?? They need me they count on me. Tom: Who knows maybe they will give me a raise. 

Wife: work or your family? What matters more?? Just remember your daughter still needs you. 

Tom: “why can’t you understand? I’m doing this for our family.” 

New Setting: Outside Work Walking to car (Dusk) 

New setting: Party  A young adult named Ben is having drinks with a buddy named Nicolas 

Ben’s mom: please then stay safe don’t go crazy with Nicolas. 

Ben: yeah-yeah, Mom. We’ll be safe. Nicolas approaches with a cup of alcohol 

Nicolas : Yo dude you okay? Ben: Yeah bro, just my mom being overprotective. 

Ben: it’s a party dawg let loose. Nicolas hands him the cup of alcohol. 

Ben: thanks man 

New Setting: back in the office 

Tom: finally that was the last email. 

Tom: what time is it? Checks time 

Tom: I should be heading out now, hopefully I can still make it to put Shelly to sleep. 

Back at the party 

Ben: Seriously, I can’t believe lucas downed 9 shots, he’s crazy. 

Nicolas: Right!- wait you got a message. 

Ben checks his watch 

*Mom*- Come home now. I know you’re not at Nicolas’ house. 

Ben: Dude I’m screwed we need to go home now. 

Nicolas Bro what. 

Toms Car Driving (night) 

Tom: I should be home soon, hopefully Shelly won’t fall asleep too quickly 

New Setting: Ben’s car Driving (night) 

Nicolas: you didn’t tell your mom we were going to the party 

Ben: no of course I didn’t tell her! I knew she was going to say no. 

Nicolas: Now not only are you screwed, I’m screwed! Ben: Relax, maybe we can think of an excuse and say we were somewhere else. 

Nicolas: We are so grounded. Ben Gets upset while driving and hits the gas 

New Setting: Tom At intersection 

Tom: Looks Left and sees car 

Tom: Screams Ben panics 

Nicolas: watch out! 

New Setting: Black Screen 

New Setting: Ben’s car  Ben Passed out at wheel New Setting Outside of Ben’s car Tom on floor not moving 

New Setting: Black Screen With drunk driving warning

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