2. CONTINUED 1
FADE IN:
INT. BLUFFINGTON HIGHSCHOOL - END OF CLASS
The HALLWAY is empty and silent. A BANNER hangs across the
hallway and reads "PROM! 1 MONTH AWAY!" The BELL RINGS.
STUDENTS fill the hallways. LOCKERS are opened. The students
talk loudly to one another.
INT. BLUFFINGTON HIGHSCHOOL - MATTHEW'S LOCKER - DAY
MATTHEW THOMPSON (18), an average-height boy dressed in a
t-shirt and jeans, takes books out of his locker. SARAH
ADAMS (18), a friendly girl with long,beautiful hair dressed
in jeans and a tank-top , takes her books out from her
locker next to Matthew's. Matthew looks up at her. Sarah
looks at him. Matthew quickly turns his head back to his
locker.
SARAH
Hey.
Matthew looks behind himself to see if she is talking to
anyone else.
SARAH (CONT'D)
You going to the prom?
Matthew looks back at Sarah. Sarah lets out a small laugh
SARAH (CONT'D)
I'm talking to you.
MATTHEW
Oh, well I mean,I want to. I just
don't know who to ask.
SARAH
Oh come on, Matthew. Any girl would
be lucky to go with you.
MATTHEW
(sarcastically)
Oh, yeah, I'm so sure.
Matthew finishes emptying out his locker and closes it.
Sarah closes hers as well. She rests her head and shoulder
on the lockers.
SARAH
They just need a chance to get to
know you like I did.
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MATTHEW
Well, I don't see your arm around
mine.
Sarah laughs and taps Matthew's shoulder.
SARAH
Come on, you know I'm dating Jacob.
Matthew lets out small laugh with Sarah.
SARAH (CONT'D)
But you see what I mean? How can
any girl resist that humor of
yours?
MATTHEW
I think you have me mistaken for
someone else.
SARAH
Don't sell yourself so short.
Sooner or later the right girl will
come along.
MATTHEW
Time will tell I guess.
Sarah lets out another laugh and stands up straight.
SARAH
She will, but hey I got to get
going. I think Sophie's waiting for
me. I'll see you around.
Sarah begins to walk away. Matthew watches her and mumbles
to himself.
MATTHEW
I can only hope.
INT. BLUFFINGTON HIGHSCHOOL - MATTHEW'S LOCKER - CONTINUOUS
Matthew stands in the same position watching Sarah make her
way through the crowd of students. ALEX MORRISON (18),an
average-height, sarcastic boy who thinks highly himself and
one of Matthew's best friends, stands by his locker nearby
dressed in a buttoned down shirt with jeans.
ALEX
(O.S.)
So sad.
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Matthew turns around and sees Alex.
MATTHEW
Were you standing there the whole
time?
ALEX
Just about. I can't believe you
blew that.
MATTHEW
What are you talking about?
ALEX
She was practically begging for the
"D".
MATTHEW
Oh, shut up. There's no way she'd
ever date me.
ALEX
Were you not listening to a word
she said?
Alex impersonates Sarah in a high-pitched voice.
ALEX
(as Sarah)
Oh, Matthew, any girl would be
lucky to go with you.
Matthew lets out a small laugh.
MATTHEW
Shut up, dude. She was just saying
that to be nice.
ALEX
Trust me, I know these types of
things.
MATTHEW
Trust you? I honestly don't think
I've seen you have a full
conversation with a girl.
ALEX
Bitch, I choose not to talk to
them. High school girls are so 8th
grade. I like them older women,
like Ms. Gonzales.
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MATTHEW
Our Spanish teacher? Dude, shes
like 45.
ALEX
Yeah, I want to be her "Poppi".
MATTHEW
Such an ass. Come on let's go find
Jeremy.
Matthew and Alex walk further down the hall.
INT. BLUFFINGTON HIGHSCHOOL - JEREMY'S LOCKER - END OF CLASS
They see a GROUP OF SENIORS dressed in letterman jackets
pushing JEREMY BLANCO (18), a bowl-cutted, mute and one of
Matthew's best friends dressed in a striped t-shirt and
jeans. Matthew and Alex stand back and watch.
ALEX
You know, this situation wouldn't
be so bad if he would just yell for
help.
MATTHEW
We should help him.
ALEX
You do realize helping someone
usually means to make the situation
better, not the other way around,
right?
MATTHEW
Well, what are we suppose to do?
Let him get shoved into a locker?
ALEX
Pretty much. Do you not see the
size of them?
MATTHEW
Yeah, but he's our friend.
ALEX
Okay, be my guest.
Alex steps aside and extends his arm out to make way for
Matthew. Matthew steps forward towards the group of football
players.
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MATTHEW
(nervously)
Could you just leave him alone?
The group of seniors push Jeremy into his locker and look at
Matthew and Alex. JACOB BRULEY (18) a large, muscular boy,
the football team's captain and quarterback, pushes through
the other players and steps forward.
JACOB
Which one of you pussies said that?
Alex steps back and nervously points at Matthew. Matthew
looks at Alex with his eyes wide open. Matthew looks back at
Jacob.
MATTHEW
(nervously)
I guess that was me.
JACOB
You guess? How can you guess?
MATTHEW
(nervously)
Could you just leave him alone? He
hasn't done anything to you, Jacob.
JACOB
Okay, you're right. Come on guys.
Matthew looks surprised. Matthew turns and looks at Alex.
Alex looks surprised as well and gives two thumbs up.
Matthew talks with a soft voice.
MATTHEW
I can't believed that actually
worked.
Jacob walks and stands behind Matthew.
JACOB
(laughing)
Dumb ass!
Jacob flips Matthew's shirt over his head. Jacob pushes
Matthew into the group of football players. Matthew
struggles to fix his shirt. The players push Matthew into
the locker next to Jeremy. Jacob walks up to Alex and grabs
his shirt.
ALEX
(nervously)
(MORE)
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Hey, man, I didn't say anything. I
ALEX (CONT'D)
was trying to stop Matt, but he
wouldn't listen.
JACOB
Jeez, how big is your vagina?
Jacob looks around. He sees a GIRL standing by a nearby
locker holding a purse. He walks up to her and grabs the
purse with his hand.
JACOB
Do you mind? Thanks.
Jacob takes the purse from the girl and searches through it
until he finds a tampon. He pulls the tampon out and tosses
the purse back to the girl. He walks back to Alex. He pushes
Alex into the group of seniors.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Hold em.
The football players grab Alex by his arms and restrain
them. Alex struggles to try to break free.
ALEX
Come on, guys. You don't gotta do
this.
Jacob removes the plastic containing the tampon. He walks up
to Alex, holding the tampon up so Alex can see it.
Alex struggles to keep his feet as he tries to break free
once more. His shoes start SQUEAKING against the floor.
As Jacob approaches Alex, the camera focuses on Jacob's
back.
ALEX (CONT'D)
Please, no.
Alex can be heard resisting for a few seconds. He falls to
the ground on his butt as the football players remain
restraining his arms. Jacob steps away from Alex.
The camera reveals Alex sitting on the ground with the
tampon in his nose. OTHER STUDENTS begin to LAUGH.
JACOB
Shove this pussy into the locker
next to his two boyfriends.
The players lift Alex off the ground and shove him in the
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locker next to Matthew and Jeremy. The players SLAM the
lockers shut.
INT. BLUFFINGTON HIGHSCHOOL - JEREMY'S LOCKER - LATER
The hallway is silent. A janitor mops the hallway slowly as
he drags his mop bucket along with him. Matthew, Alex, and
Jeremy step out of the lockers.
MATTHEW
Well you really know how to back
someone up, Alex.
ALEX
Dude, don't even. I got a fucking
tampon shoved in my nose.
Alex pulls the tampon out his pocket and dangles it in front
of Matthew's face. He tosses it at Jeremy. Jeremy stands
still and lets it hit him in the face. It doesn't bother
him.
MATTHEW
Yeah, after you refused to help me.
ALEX
I mean, do you see why?
Alex extends his arms out towards the lockers.
MATTHEW
You still could have at least said
something to back me up.
ALEX
Really? I told you not to get
involved.
MATTHEW
I mean I'm not going to let Jeremy
just get picked on.
ALEX
He's old enough to defend himself,
though. If he would just talk he -
MATTHEW
Chill, dude, you know why he
doesn't talk. Anyway, Jeremy,
buddy, you alright?
ALEX
Do you really expect him to answer?
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Jeremy makes a positive shrug with his shoulders and gives a
thumb up.
ALEX (CONT'D)
Shocker.
Matthew, Alex, and Jeremy exit the school.
EXT. BLUFFINGTON HIGHSCHOOL - AFTERNOON
Matthew, Alex, and Jeremy walk towards Alex's car that is
parked in the student parking lot.
MATTHEW
I just don't understand why people
are assholes for no reason. At
least it's the weekend and we don't
have to worry about them.
ALEX
I hate to break it to you, dude,
but they have assholes everywhere.
CUT TO:
EXT. CADALINA CITY PARK - DAY
TINY, GOLD FAIRIES FLY through the air. A GROUP OF
21-YEAR-OLD FEMALE GENIES walk through the park wearing
purple robes. A UNICORN with long, white hair pulls a
carridge filled with a YOUNG WIZARD AND WITCH, who are
dressed in black robes and long pointy hats. KEEBS, TINY
ELVES that live in trees, crawl in and out the trees. JINN,
an average-height, pretty-boy with combed hair GENIE in a
blue robe talks to, JED, a short,fat GENIE with a mustache
and GENE, a tall, slender sarcastic GENIE as the float on
their magic carpets.
JINN
Damn, look at them. You see the
size of those things?
JED
I know, right? I sure would like to
show her my magic stick.
GENE
All the magic in the world couldn't
help you float that.
JINN
Jed hasn't been able to pull off a
magic trick since like '09.
10. CONTINUED 9
JED
What are you talking about? I was
with someone last week.
GENE
Your mom doesn't count.
A GROUP OF short, fat GNOMES wearing red hats with wrinkles
in their skin from being so short. They begin to set up a
game of KRONUM, a mixture of SOCCER and BASKETBALL.
JINN
(laughing)
Guys, shut the fuck up, they're
here.
JED
It's time.
GENE
Let the games begin.
JINN
(towards the gnomes)
Hey, shriveled sacks, y'all looking
to do some damage, huh?
GNOME 1
What did you call us?
GNOME 2
Yeah, what the hell? We're just
trying to play our game.
JED
That's not a game, that's just a
reason so y'all can call yourselves
athletic.
GENE
And to occasionally touch each
other.
JINN
And we thought Jed had trouble
getting laid.
Jed lightly slaps Jinn on the shoulder.
JED
(silently)
Man, what the fuck?
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JINN
(laughing)
Go ahead. Play. Give us something
else to laugh at.
GNOME 1
Com on, guys. Let's go play
somewhere else. Screw these
assholes.
JINN
What did you just say you talking
scrotum?
GNOME 1
(angrily)
I said, screw you!
Jinn hops off of his magic carpet. He steps towards Noam 1.
JINN
I don't think you know who you are
talking to.
GNOME 1
I know exactly who I'm talking to.
An asshole genie, who thinks,
because he has magical powers, he
can do whatever he wants.
JINN
Well, you do have one part of that
right. Which one do you think it
is?
Jinn points his finger at Gnome 1. A bolt of energy flies
towards Gnome 1. Gnome 1 flies backwards over the other
Goblins. The other Gnomes charge at Jinn. Jed and Gene get
off of their magic carpets. The three point their fingers at
the remaining noams and shoot them backwards creating a pile
on top of one another. Nearby Keebs see this going on. The
Keebs send out a LOUD, MUSICAL warning message throughout
the entire park. It alerts the Cadalina Police
GENE
Shit! The fucking keebs!
JED
Come on, we should get out of here
before KRONE gets here.
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JINN
Fuck that, these assholes deserve
this.
JED
He's going to be here any second.
JINN
Yeah, but -
KRONE, an 8 ft. tall, purple GARGOYLE lands down on the
ground a couple yards away.
KRONE
Halt, Genies!
GENE
Fuck! He's here! Come on!
Jinn, Jed, and Gene hop back on their magic carpets and fly
off.
The Cadalenna POLICE, led by Krone,consists of MINOTAURS, 7
ft. tall bulls that walk on two legs like a human and can
detatch their horns to use them for weapons, GRIFFINS, 5
ft. long copper tinted lions with wings, SATYRS, 6 ft. tall
goats that walk on two legs like a human and cary bow and
arrows, AND THUNDERBIRDS, giant yellow and black birds that
carry people and can shoot electricity from their mouths.
They scatter in pursuit of Jinn, Jed, and Gene.
EXT. CADALINA CITY - DAY
Jinn, Jed, and Gene fly above Cadalenna City with the
Cadalenna Police still in pursuit.
JED
Shit, man. We're screwed.
GENE
Shut up and keep moving.
JINN
I think we should split up. Don't
give them a chance to catch us all
together.
JED
I don't know I think we should stay
together.
JINN
Don't be such a pussy. I'll keep
(MORE)
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going straight, Jed you go left,
JINN (CONT'D)
and Gene you go right.
GENE
Alright, good luck man.
JED
But -
JINN
You too.
Jinn accelerates forward and Gene takes off to the right.
Jed pauses.
JED
Well fuck me, right?
Jed looks left, but decides to go right with Gene.
JED (O.S.)
Wait up.
Gene looks back and sees Jed.
GENE
What the fuck? Jinn said to split
up.
Jed catches up to Gene and flies next him.
JED
Yeah, but whens the last time a
plan of Jinn's actually worked.
GENE
Good point.
JED
Besides, those Thunderbirds scare
the crap out of me.
GENE
Such a pussy. Come on we gotta keep
going.
EXT. CADALINA CITY - DAY
Jinn flies above Cadalenna City. A Thunderbird spots him and
lets out a loud SCREECH. It begins shooting bolts of
lightning from its mouth down at Jinn.
14. CONTINUED 13
Jinn weeves through the lightning bolts as they rain down
onto to the ground, sending electrical shocks throughout
anything they touch.
JINN
Fuck!
Jinn flies his magic carpet to street level. Pedestrians,
other magical creatures, scatter out of the way letting out
SCREAMS. The Thunderbird continues to fly above. A Minotaur
runs behind Jinn hitting street lights and carriages out of
the way. A Griffin flies on the side of him letting out a
GROWL. Krone sits at the top of a building ahead. A Satyr
runs ahead of Jinn unnoticed on the street running parallel
to the one Jinn is on.
JINN
Oh, come on! Give me a break!
Jinn aims his finger at the Griffin. The Griffin flies
upwards. Jinn watches the Grffin fly up. He looks straight
ahead. The Satyr jumps out from a nearby alleyway infront of
Jinn.
JINN
Damn!
Jinn tries to slow down his magic carpet. He flies into the
Satyr, knocking him off of his magic carpet into a nearby
store window causing glass to fly everywhere. Krone flies
down infront of the store.
EXT. CADALINA CITY - OUTSIDE OF STORE - DAY
KRONE
In the name of Cadalina City
Police, I order you to give up now!
Jinn slowly gets to his feet. He looks at Krone and at the
sky. Jinn sees Jed and Gene hovering above a building
looking down on him.
EXT. CADALINA CITY - ROOFTOP - DAY
Jed and Gene land on the nearby rooftop They watch Jinn from
across the street.
JED
Oh fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck, oh -
GENE
Shut up.
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Gene slaps Jed on the back of the head.
GENE (CONT'D)
You don't want them spotting us
too.
JED
But, they got him.
GENE
No shit. Now shut up before they
hear us.
KRONE (O.S.)
I will only repeat this one more
time! Give yourself up or be
prepared to be taken down!
JED
Come on, Jinn. Just give up.
GENE
Oh, shit! Jinn looks like he's
about to do something stupid.
JED
He isn't going to do what I think
he's about to do, is he?
Gene and Jed watch Jinn put both hands behind his back.
EXT. CADALINA CITY - OUTSIDE OF STORE - DAY
KRONE
Now, step forward!
JINN
(grinning)
Oh come on, Krone. Don't you get
tired of chasing after me.
KRONE
You have no idea, genie. Now give
yourself up.
JINN
I could, but I won't.
Jinn takes two steps and aims both of his index fingers at
Krone. Two blue bolts of energy hurl towards Krone and hit
him in his armored chest. Krone does not budge a single
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inch. Jinn's eyes widen.
JINN
(surprised)
Hmmm. Came prepared this time?
KRONE
Indeed.
JINN
Not bad, but not as impressive as
this.
Jinn snaps his fingers. A large, blue gun that resembles the
shape of a shotgun and shines like plasma appears in his
hands. He holds the trigger down and causes it to charge.
Blue energy fills the barrel. Jinn releases the trigger and
sends a ball of blue energy the size of basketball towards
Krone. It hits Krone in the armor. He slides back a few feet
but nothing more.
KRONE
That is going to cost you.
JINN
What the fu-
Krone flies towards Jinn and knocks him out with one punch.
EXT. CADALINA CITY - ROOFTOP - DAY
Jed and Gene are shocked. They look at one another and back
at Jinn and the Gargoyle.
JED
Did you just see that?
GENE
Yeah, I've never seen anything like
that before.
JED
How was he not hurt by that?
GENE
I think it has to do with that
armor he has on. Must be specially
made to withstand our magic.
JED
I didn't even know they made that.
17. CONTINUED 16
GENE
Must be new, but I'm not going
anywhere near him to find out.
JED
But what about Jinn?
GENE
I mean he's our friend and all, but
I'm not getting my ass kicked by
Krone. He just knocked Jinn out
with one punch. Besides, it was
Jinn who got us into all of this.
JED
But -
GENE
I'm sure he wouldn't want us to get
caught either. Come on let's get
out of here.
Gene flies away. Jed pauses to look at Jinn one more time.
JED
Good lu -
GENE
(O.S.)
Let's go, already.
Krone picks Jinn up over his shoulders. He takes notice of
Gene and Jed.
SATYR 1
Sir, should we go after them?
KRONE
No, let them go. I have a
feeling...
Krone taps Jinn on the head.
KRONE (CONT'D)
...this one was the real problem
anyway. Grab his rug and meet me a
the Court House.
SATYR 1
Very well, sir.
Krone's wings expand open and he flies away. The Satyr picks
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up Jinn's magic carpet and leaves as the other members of
the Cadalina police disperse.
INT. CADALINA CITY COURT HOUSE - AFTERNOON
Jinn stands in the court room with his hands bound with
leprechaun-gold handcuffs, in front of the JUDGE. The Judge,
a FIESTY LEPRECHAUN, sits with the back of his chair towards
Jinn. Krone stands to the side.
THE JUDGE
Mr... Jinn, is it? I see that you
have caused quite a commotion out
there today.
JINN
You could say that.
THE JUDGE
Oh, a bit arrogant, are we?
The judge SPINS his chair around to face Jinn. Jinn laughs
at the judge's appearance.
JINN
(laughing)
A bit tiny are we?
The judge STANDS up in his chair and puts his hands on his
HIPS.
THE JUDGE
You really need to learn to show
others respect, young Genie.
JINN
(laughing)
You have to earn my respect. Now
hurry up and sentence me to that
joke of a prison I'll be out of
that place in no no time.
THE JUDGE
Oh, no, you won't be going to the
prison. I'm going to have to send
you somewhere "special". Perhaps a
month in Reality would do?
Jinn stops laughing. He looks at the judge with a shocked
look.
19. CONTINUED 18
JINN
A month! In Reality! The hell with
that. I'm not going to a place with
all those normies. They are so
pathetic and worthless.
THE JUDGE
Ah it looks like it's the right
place after all.It's settled then.
You are going. I've even found a
special assignment for you to do as
you spend your time there.
JINN
Special assignment?
THE JUDGE
I have recently been monitoring the
nearby Reality entrances and have
come across a group of three
teenage boys. Since I can't remove
your powers because this is only
your second offense, you will be
forced to use your magic to only,
and I mean only help these young
boys.
The Judge takes out a small, gold couldron that is empty
from behind his podium. He jumps off his desk with the pot
in his hands and waddles over to Jinn. The Judge takes out a
small, brown sack filled with gold dust. He takes a handful
and throws it into the couldron. The IMAGE of Matthew, ALEX,
and JEREMY BEING BULLIED BY THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS appears.
JINN
You can't be serious. I have to
help these kids? I mean, seriously,
that one kid has a bowl cut. What
the hell kind of punishment is
this?
THE JUDGE
Clearly, these young boys aren't
the most popular. Perhaps you can
help them since you seem to think
yourself above everyone else.
JINN
All the magic in the world couldn't
help these kids.
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THE JUDGE
Are you saying that you are not
strong enough to help them?
JINN
(laughing)
Oh, please. I know that I am.
THE JUDGE
Then you shall prove it to me.
JINN
But what's the purpose of all of
this?
THE JUDGE
You will see. All in good time.
Now, KRONE, please unshackle the
young genie.
Krone places his large claw on Jinn's back. He breathes
heavily down Jinn's back.
JINN
Come on, Krone. Could you please
try not to act like you are about
to take me from behind?
Krone's fingernails grow an extra three inches. He slices
through the gold handcuffs. Krone pushes Jinn forward. Krone
puts his arm to the ground and allows the Judge to crawl up
to his shoulder. The Judge stands on Krone's shoulder.
THE JUDGE
Are you ready, genie?
JINN
I have to go right now?
THE JUDGE
But of course.
JINN
I don't even have my majic carpet.
THE JUDGE
Ah, very well. Krone, please
retrieve the young genie's magic
carpet.
The Judge jumps off Krone's shoulder. Krone leaves the
courtroom.
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THE JUDGE
And just to be sure you do your
assignment, here.
The Judge takes out a small gold bracelet.
THE JUDGE (CONT'D)
Wrist.
JINN
What the hell is this? In case you
haven't noticed, I'm not after your
lucky charms.
The Judge jumps up and slaps Jinn across the FACE.
THE JUDGE
Silence! Now, this is going to
allow me to monitor you. You are to
only use your magic to help the
boys. No matter what the
circumstances are. Unless one of
them asks you to use your magic
then you are to refrain from using
it. If you break this rule, you
will be immediately escorted back
here and it will be considered your
third and final strike.
Krone re-enters the courtroom. Krone tosses the magic carpet
onto JINN'S HEAD, covering his face. Krone extends his arm
downward towards The Judge. The Judge CLIMBS up Krone's ARM
and stands on his shoulder again.
THE JUDGE (CONT'D)
Any last words, genie?
Jinn attempts to uncover his face.
JINN
This is some minotaursh-
The Judge throws a handful of GOLD DUST at Jinn. Jinn
disappears. A beat.
THE JUDGE
What a productive day. What you say
we go for a drink and watch our
young genie, Krone?
KRONE
Sounds good.
22. CONTINUED 21
The Judge sits on Krone's shoulder and points to the door.
THE JUDGE
To the Fourth Leaf.
CUT TO:
EXT. BLUFFINGTON HIGHSCHOOL - AFTERNOON
Alex's car sits in the parking lot alone. Everyone else
besides them has left the school. Matthew, Alex, and Jeremy
approach Alex's car. Alex takes his keys out and opens his
door.
MATTHEW
Yeah, and somehow they always seem
to find their way to us.
A large portal opens up over Alex's car. Matthew, Alex, and
Jeremy look up.
MATTHEW
What the hell is that?
ALEX
Fuck if I know, but I'm not waiting
to find out. Get in!
Alex hops in his car. Jeremy enters, but Matthew stands
outside the car watching the portal.
ALEX (CONT'D)
Matt, what the hell, get in!
MATTHEW
I think I hear something.
JINN (O.S.)
-Shiiittttt!
Jinn falls through the portal with his magic carpet covering
his head and lands on the top of Alex's car, leaving a dent.
The portal closes shut and disappears. Alex looks up.
ALEX
What the fuck was that?!
Alex quickly gets out his car and looks at Jinn. Matthew
watches without saying a word. Jeremy remains in the car for
a few seconds longer than Alex before getting out. Jinn
struggles to realize where exactly he is at and sits up,
with the magic carpet still covering his face. He rubs the
back of his head.
23. CONTINUED 22
JINN
Fucking leprechaun.
MATTHEW
Did he just say leprechaun?
ALEX
Hey, buddy, what the fuck?
Alex pulls the magic carpet off Jinn. Alex and Matthew
quickly take notice of Jinn's blue robes.
ALEX (CONT'D)
Woah, and I thought you dressed
bad, Matt. Where you think he's
from?
Matt shrugs his shoulders and points to the sky where the
portal was located.
MATTHEW
I think he fell through that hole
or whatever.
Alex looks up at where Matthew is pointing.
ALEX
What do you mean he fell through?
MATTHEW
I honestly don't know how else I
can explain that to you. He fell.
Through the hole. That was once
there. But now isn't.
Alex flips Matthew the "bird" and taps Jinn on the shoulder.
Jinn looks at Alex with confused, disgusted look.
ALEX
Hey, buddy, mind telling me where
you came from? Kind of just landed
on my car.
JINN
Your what?
ALEX
My car. You know the thing you're
still currently sitting on.
Jinn looks around and then between his legs down at the car.
He stands up, denting the car even more.
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JINN
Oh, this thing?
ALEX
Dude, what the fuck? Get off my
car!
JINN
Alright, alright, don't get all
butt hurt.
Jinn jumps down and lands on his feet. He looks at Alex,
then at Matthew, and then pauses when he sees Jeremy. He
lets out a small laugh.
JINN (CONT'D)
That bowl-cut is too funny.
Jinn looks back at Alex and notices he is holding his magic
carpet.
JINN (CONT'D)
Gimme back my ride.
MATTHEW (O.S.)
Your ride?
Jinn looks over his shoulder at Matthew.
JINN
Yeah, my ride.
Jinn looks back at Alex.
ALEX
I think you mean "rug".
JINN
You think I'm that dumb to where I
don't know the difference between
the word "ride" and "rug"?
ALEX
I mean you didn't know what a car
was.
JINN
That's because we don't have them
where I'm from you damn Normie
ALEX
What the hell is a Normie?
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Alex looks around at Matt and Jeremy. Jeremy shrugs his
shoulders and puts his hands up as if he can't come up with
an answer.
MATTHEW (O.S.)
Where are you from?
ALEX
Yeah, what place are you from that
doesn't have cars and requires you
to dress up as if a clown and
magician had a baby?
JINN
You better watch that tone of
yours.
ALEX
Hey, I'm not the one who came
crashing into your "ride".
Jinn looks at Alex's car and laughs.
JINN
I don't think you understand.
ALEX
Obviously.
JINN
I'm not like you.
ALEX
Oh really? I didn't notice.
Alex widens his eyes and looks directly at Jinn's blue
robes. He looks across the other side of the car at Matthew,
and points at Jinn.
ALEX (CONT'D)
This dude.
JINN
Okay, wise ass. I see you're going
to be hard to convince. Go ahead,
wish for something.
MATTHEW
Wish for something?
ALEX
Yeah, what do you mean wish for
something?
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JINN
I mean it's pretty
self-explanatory.
ALEX
Alright then. I wish my car was
fixed.
JINN
Very well. Stand back.
The boys take a couple of steps away from the car. Jinn
snaps his fingers and aims his index finger at Alex's car. A
bolt of blue energy flies towards the car and covers the
entire body. The dents on the roof of the car begin to fix
themselves.
ALEX
What the fuck?
MATTHEW
Holy shit!
Jeremy's mouth opens and he points at the car. He looks at
Matthew with his mouth still open and then back at the car.
The blue energy dissolves and Alex's car shines as if it is
brand new.
JINN
And there you go.
ALEX
And there you go? Dude, do you
realize what just happened?
JINN
I mean I did do it.
MATTHEW
Yeah but what was it? Who are you?
ALEX
I think the better question is,
"What are you?"
Jinn laughs.
JINN
You Normies don't know a thing
about magic, do you?
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MATTHEW
Magic?
ALEX
There you go again with that Normie
word. What the hell does that mean?
JINN
Oh, I could tell you, but it seems
more fun if I don't.
ALEX
Whatever, dude. What the hell are
you anyway?
JINN
Guess.
MATTHEW
A wizard?
Jeremy acts as if he is rubbing a Genie's lamp in the
background, trying to get Alex and Matthew's attention.
JINN
Oh, please! Don't ever categorize
me with those pussies.
ALEX
A warlock?
Jinn quickly looks down then back up at Alex
JINN
Are you serious?
ALEX
What?
JINN
They're literally the same as
wizards,but the balls sag more.
Jeremy continues to do gestures that suggest Jinn is a
Genie. Matt and Alex finally take notice of him.
ALEX
What are you doing? You look like a
jackass.
Matthew continues to stare at Jeremy. He realizes what he is
trying to say and looks back at Jinn.
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MATTHEW
A genie?
Jeremy throws his arms up in relief.
JINN
Bingo!
Jinn points to Matthew. Matthew quickly jumps onto the
ground and covers his heads with his hands to avoid being
shot by Jinn's magic.
JINN (CONT'D)
Woah, what the hell are you doing?
Matthew looks up and notices everyone else is still standing
and staring at him. He stands back up and wipes the dirt off
his jeans.
MATTHEW
Well that's embarrassing. I thought
you were about to shoot me with
your magic.
JINN
Jeez, are you really that much of a
pussy?
Alex laughs.
ALEX
He kind of is.
MATTHEW
Dick.
JINN
What are you laughing at? You're
more of a pussy than he is.
Alex stops laughing. Matthew laughs
JINN (CONT'D)
I know all about your little
incident that happened earlier, so
don't try to act tougher than you
are.
MATTHEW
What? How?
ALEX
Yeah, were you spying on us or
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something?
ALEX (CONT'D)
JINN
I was forced to watch. Trust me,
it's not something I wanted to do.
MATTHEW
What do you mean you were forced?
ALEX
And where the fuck were you
watching us from?
JINN
Jeez, slow down with the questions.
ALEX
Fuck that. You came flying through
a hole in the middle of the fucking
air. I want answers.
JINN
Okay, fine, the hole was a portal.
MATTHEW
A portal?
JINN
Yes, a portal. I was sent from my
world to here in order to help
y'all.
MATTHEW
What do you mean help us?
ALEX
Yeah, who said we need help?
JINN
Do you not recall what happened to
you earlier?
ALEX
Fair point.
MATTHEW
Well why you? What makes you so
special?
JINN
Look, I wasn't sent here by choice.
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ALEX
What do you mean?
JINN
I was forced to come here after I
got into some trouble.
Matthew and Alex stare at each other with confused looks.
Matthew looks back at Jinn.
MATTHEW
What do you mean by trouble?
JINN
Let's just say I could have been a
little nicer to some people.
ALEX
So you're an asshole?
Matthew slaps Alex in the shoulder.
MATTHEW
Alex.
ALEX
What, dude. I mean that's what he
basically said.
MATTHEW
Yeah, but he can easily fuck you
up.
Jinn walks up to Alex and points his finger at him. Alex
begins to levitate off the ground a couple of feet. He drops
Jinn's magic carpet onto the ground.
ALEX
Woah, what the fuck! Matt, grab me!
Matt grabs a hold of Alex's legs, but begins to rise as
well. Jeremy grabs a hold of Matt's legs and begins to pull.
The gold bracelet on Jinns wrist heats up and turns red. It
burns Jinn's wrist as smoke begins to rise from the area.
JINN
Son of a bitch!
Jinn shakes his hand to try and relieve some of the pain.
Alex and Matt fall down onto Jeremy. They struggle to get
off one another and stand up.
Another portal opens up in the air. The IMAGE of the Judge
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and Krone drinking in a booth at The Four Leaf appears. The
Judge sits on the table with his beer mug only slightly
smaller than he is. Krone sits in the booth holding his beer
mug, which is noticeably small in his hands.
The boys look at each other, then at the portal, then at
Jinn.
ALEX
What the fuck is that?
MATTHEW
Another portal?
JINN
Worse.
The Judge lifts his mug up with both hands and sips on his
beer, spilling some on his shirt and beard. The judge sets
down his beer and looks down at his shirt
THE JUDGE
Oh dear, a bit sloppy.
The Judge grabs a couple of napkins that cover his face as
he tries to dry the beer off his beard.
ALEX (O.S.)
Who the fuck are those guys?
THE JUDGE
Young genie! Breaking the rules
this early are we?
JINN
No, not at all.
THE JUDGE
Don't lie to me genie. I told you I
can see everything you do.
JINN
So is this my final strike?
THE JUDGE
It could be, but what fun would
that be if your assignment ended
this early. I will give you one
last chance. Don't screw it up.
JINN
Yeah, yeah I won't.
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THE JUDGE
Be sure of that. I don't want to
have to make another appearance.
JINN
Okay, I get it. You can go now.
THE JUDGE
Very well, cheers boys.
The Judge lifts his mug again with both hands and tips it
towards the boys. More beer spills out of it onto the table.
THE JUDGE
Damn it!
The portal closes.
JINN
Damn leprechaun.
The boys stare at Jinn, waiting for him to address the
situation that just occurred.
JINN (CONT'D)
What?
ALEX
What the hell was all that about?
MATTHEW
You just said leprechaun like you
did earlier. Is that who that was?
JINN
Unfortunately, yes.
ALEX
What was he saying about rules?
Jinn sighs as if he doesn't want them to know the full
story.
JINN
Well, as you already know, my
assignment is to help y'all. What I
didn't care to mention was that I
must only use my magic if it's to
only help y'all.
MATTHEW
And what happens if you break the
rules?
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JINN
It would be considered my third and
final strike.
ALEX
Which means?
JINN
I'd lose my powers.
MATTHEW
Well that sucks.
ALEX
So, you're like our bitch?
JINN
Fuck, no, I'm no one's bitch.
ALEX
Kind of seems like you are.
MATTHEW
Chill, Alex. He's obviously already
being forced to help us, no need to
make it worse for him.
Jinn looks at Matthew and takes notice of how he is standing
up for him.
ALEX
Are you serious? The guy has been
an asshole ever since he's gotten
here.
JINN
Look, I'm only here for a month. So
let's just make the best of it,
even if we don't get along. I just
want to do my time and head back
home.
ALEX
Well where are you going to stay? I
mean it's not like my parents won't
notice an extra person living with
me.
MATTHEW
He could stay with me. My mom is
barely ever home since she started
that job at the grocery store.
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JINN
Thank you. I don't know what I'd do
if I was stuck at home with the
mime over there.
Jinn points at Jeremy.
ALEX
Oh you'd have to purposefully use
your magic just to save yourself
from boredom.
Jinn laughs. Jeremy flips Alex the "bird".
ALEX (CONT'D)
Jeez, I was just joking, man. Don't
get all butt hurt.
MATTHEW
Yeah, but you know it was dick
thing to say.
ALEX
Maybe just a little. My bad, bud.
Anyway, let's get going. Think my
mom is making her special mac n
cheese, and I don't want to be late
for that.
Matthew looks at Jinn with a disgusted look and shakes his
head.
MATTHEW
It's really not that good.
ALEX
Bitch, please. You know it's the
tits.
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW
Yeah, yeah.
Alex walks to the driver's side, but takes notice of Jinn's
magic carpet on the ground. He picks it up and walks over to
Jinn.
ALEX
My bad. Here's your ride.
Jinn laughs.
35. CONTINUED 34
JINN
Thanks.
Matthew enters the passenger seat while Jeremy and Jinn sit
in the back. Alex turns on the radio. They drive off.
INT. ALEX'S CAR - AFTERNOON
The boys and Jinn ride in Alex's car towards Matthew's home.
Alex JAMS to a song on the radio. Matthew looks in the back
seat to talk with Jinn. Jeremy stares at Jinn and begins to
pull on his blue robes. He holds a piece of it in his hand
and closely looks at it. Jinn watches Jeremy as he does this
and then looks at Matthew.
JINN
What the hell is his problem.
MATTHEW
He's just curious, that's all.
JINN
Does he do this whenever he meets
another one of you Normies?
Alex stops JAMMING. He looks in his rear view mirror at
Jinn.
ALEX
Hey, what's a Normie?
JINN
Nice try.
ALEX
Damn it.
Matthew laughs. Alex starts JAMMING again.
MATTHEW
No, he doesn't, but I mean you're
the first genie we've met.
Jinn pulls his robes away from Jeremy.
JINN
Yeah, well, just because I'm a
genie doesn't mean I like other
dudes pulling on me, especially
Normies.
Alex stops JAMMING again. He looks back in his review mirror
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again at Jinn. Jinn looks at Alex in the mirror and shakes
his head.
JINN
Don't even.
Alex continues to JAM. Jeremy points at Jinn.
JINN (CONT'D)
What's he doing now?
MATTHEW
I think he wants to tell you
something.
JINN
Oh, yeah? Well let's hear it.
Alex stops JAMMING and turns down the radio.
ALEX
More like let's watch it. No shot
he's going to say anything.
Jeremy looks at Alex. He hits him in the back of the head.
MATTHEW
Bitch.
Jeremy looks back at Jinn and points at him again.
JINN
How do you know what he's saying?
MATTHEW
I'm usually pretty good at guessing
what he's trying to say. Go on,
Jeremy.
Jeremy points at Jinn.
MATTHEW
You.
Jeremy makes a lower-case "r" with his finger.
MATTHEW
Hook.
JINN
Hook?
Jeremy shakes his head no and makes the same gesture, but
acts like he says a word.
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MATTHEW
Oh, are. Okay, you are.
Jeremy points to himself.
MATTHEW
My?
Jeremy nods his head yes. He thinks for a second and then
points to Alex.
MATTHEW
Friend? You are my friend?
JINN
Oh, well thanks, I guess.
Jeremy shakes his head no repeatedly and points at Alex
again and hits him.
ALEX
What the hell, I'm driving here.
MATTHEW
Oh, bitch. He's saying you are his
bitch.
Alex and Matthew laugh.
ALEX
Ohhhhh, you just got dumped on.
Jinn can't help but laugh either.
JINN
I don't believe it. Bowl-cut has
some balls.
INT. ALEX'S CAR - OUTSIDE OF MATTHEW'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON
Alex and the boys pull up to Matthew's house, a large, white
two-story house with green shutters. A silver Infinity car
sits in the driveway. Jinn looks out the windo and is
impressed with the home.
ALEX
Well, we're here
Matthew notices the car in the driveway.
MATTHEW
Shit! My moms home.
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ALEX
I thought you said she wasn't going
to be home.
MATTHEW
She usually isn't. She must have
gotten off early or something.
ALEX
Well what are we going to do? I
can't keep him at my place and I'm
sure he doesn't want to get stuck
hanging with Sir Talks-Alot.
MATTHEW
We can try to sneak him through the
window in my room.
ALEX
That's on the second floor, though.
MATTHEW
I know, damn it.
Jeremy looks at Jinn and then at Matthew and Alex. He slaps
both of them in the head. They look back at him. He points
to Jinn and begins to flutter his fingers upwards.
JINN
Yeah, I can just use my magic
carpet to get up there.
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW
Well that's true. I didn't think of
that.
ALEX
I keep forgetting we got a damn
genie with us now.
Jeremy covers his face with his hands as if he is
embarrassed for them.
MATTEW
Okay, wait here while I go inside
and unlock the window.
Matthew gets out of the car and walks towards his house.
JINN
Got some real geniuses in this car.
39. CONTINUED 38
INT. MATTHEW'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON - CONTINUOUS
Matthew enters his house. The stairs are right by the door,
but he walks to the kitchen after he smells something being
cooked. He walks past a hallway that holds a family portrait
of HIM, HIS MOTHER, and HIS FATHER.
He enters the kitchen and sees a pot of noodles boiling. He
looks around for his mother. He leaves the kitchen and heads
upstairs into his room.
INT. MATTHEW'S ROOM - AFTERNOON
Matthew sets down his schoolbag and walks to his window. He
opens it and signals to Jinn the coast is clear.
EXT. ALEX'S CAR - OUTSIDE OF MATTHEW'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON
Jinn steps out of Alex's car. He looks around for any other
bystanders. He tosses his magic carpet on the ground. It
begins to float. He hops on and begins to fly towards
Matthew's window. As he reaches Matthew's window, Matthew's
MOM calls his name just before entering his room.
INT. MATTHEW'S ROOM - AFTERNOON
Matthew's Mom walks towards his room off-screen.
MATTHEW'S MOM (O.S.)
Matthew, honey?
Matthew is startled and quickly shuts his window. Jinn flies
into it soft enough to not break it.
INT. ALEX'S CAR - OUTSIDE OF ALEX'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON
Alex and Jeremy watch Jinn fly into the window and fall down
into some bushes below. Alex laughs.
ALEX
Did you just see that?
Jeremy gets out the car and goes to check on Jinn.
INT. MATTHEW'S ROOM - AFTERNOON
Matthew's mom walks into the room. Matthew turns around
towards his mom.
MATTHEW
Mom. You scared me for a second.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Why would I scare you? Didn't you
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see my car in the drive way?
MATTHEW'S MOM (CONT'D)
MATTEW
Yeah, but when I came in I couldn't
find you.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Oh, I was just cleaning some things
in my room while the food cooked.
What are you doing by the window?
MATTEW
Oh, I was just telling Alex and
Jeremy bye.
MATTHEW'S MOM
But what was that loud noise before
I came in.
MATTHEW
Oh I forgot one of my books in
Alex's car and he tried throwing it
up to me but I missed it.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Oh, all right. Well, dinner will be
ready in about 15 minutes.
MATTHEW
Okay.
Matthew's mom leaves his room. Matthew closes his door and
quickly opens his window back up. He looks down at the
bushes and sees Jeremy helping Jinn up.
JINN
What the hell?
MATTHEW
I'm sorry, my mom came in. It's
safe now.
JINN
You sure?
MATTHEW
Yeah, come on up.
Matthew steps back from the window. Jinn flies up and enters
through the window. Matthew looks back out the window.
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
Hey, tell Alex, I'll call you and
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him tomorrow.
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
Matthew watches Jeremy and Alex drive away. He turns around
and sees Jinn looking around his room. The first thing he
notices is his XBOX 360.
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
That's an Xbox.
JINN
A what?
MATTHEW
An Xbox. It allows me to play
video-games.
JINN
Video-games?
MATTHEW
Wait, you mean to tell me you don't
know what video-games are?
JINN
Nope, the only games we have in
Cadalina are like the sports played
here.
MATTEW
Wow, how can you live? Video games
are awesome.
Jinn picks up an Xbox 360 game. He reads the title outloud.
JINN
H-A-L-O 3. What's Halo 3?
MATTHEW
Um, it's only the third installment
to the greatest video-game ever.
JINN
Well let's play it?
Jinn tosses the game to Matthew. Matthew catches it.
MATTHEW
Okay, it's a little tough, though.
I'll start you off with the
campaign.
JINN
The what?
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MATTHEW
The campaign. It's the part of the
game where you play through the
entire story. It'll help you get
used to the controls.
JINN
Whatever, pop it in already.
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW
All right, if you think you can
handle it.
JINN
Oh, I can handle it.
Matthew opens the game case and puts the game into his Xbox
360. The game loads up as it plays the iconic Halo music.
JINN (CONT'D)
Woah, things sounds like they're
already getting emotional.
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW
Oh, you don't even know.
Matthew picks up a Xbox 360 controller and turns it on. He
presses start to pull up the main menu to the game. He
clicks on the campaign and lets it load up. He tosses Jinn a
Xbox 360 controller.
MATTEW(CONT'D)
Here, you're going to need this to
play.
Jinn almost drops the controller but manages to hold on to
it. He begins to inspect it.
JINN
There's so many buttons. Do you use
all of them?
MATTHEW
Every single one.
JINN
Jeez.
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Jinn starts moving his thumbs around on the joysticks and
presses the buttons. The campaign begins. Jinn watches the
introduction scene. He is amazed by what he sees.
JINN
Woah, what's going on. What's that
big ball of fire falling from the
sky.
MATTHEW (O.S.)
That's you.
Jinn looks at Matthew.
JINN
Me?
MATTHEW
Yup. You're the Master Chief. He's
basically a super-soldier. He's got
certain protective armor around him
that allows him to do things other
soldiers can't. One of those just
happens to be jumping out of a
moving spaceship from thousands of
feet above the atmosphere and live.
JINN
That's insane.
MATTHEW
But awesome, right?
JINN
Definitely.
Jinn continues to watch the scene. He reaches the moment
where Master Chief lies motionless on the ground.
MATTHEW (O.S.)
That's you.
JINN
Well, if that's me, why the hell am
I not moving. Thought you said he
was going to live?
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW (O.S.)
Give it a moment.
Jinn watches and sees Master Chief rise. He gets excited.
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JINN
Okaaayyyyy.
The introduction scene ends, and Jinn is allowed to control
Master Chief now. He immediately starts making him run
around, jumping, shooting, and throwing grenades.
JINN
This is awesome!
MATTHEW (O.S.)
Woah, woah, woah. Chill you're
going to end up killing your
teammates.
JINN
Fuck those dudes.
He kills a couple of the friendly AI. They begin shooting at
him.
JINN
Hey! Why are they shooting at me?
You said they were my teammates.
MATTHEW (O.S.)
Yeah, well if you're a dick to your
teammates they won't hesitate to
turn on you.
The friendly AI's kill Master Chief.
JINN
Well, fuck me.
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW
Here, let me show you how to play.
Matthew's mom calls for him to come eat dinner.
MATTHEW'S MOM (O.S.)
Matthew, dinner's ready!
MATTHEW
Shit. I gotta go eat dinner. Here,
I'll teach you real quick. This is
to shoot. This is to jump. This is
to reload your gun. This is how you
pick up a different gun. This is
how you use your grenades. This is
to crouch, and this is how to use
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your equipment. Got all that?
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
Matthew extends the controller out to Jinn. Jinn stares at
him with a confused look and laughs.
JINN
(sarcastically)
Oh, yeah, not a problem.
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW
I won't be long. Just try to keep
it down.
Matthew starts to walk towards the door of his room. He
opens it and he hears Jinn's stomach rumble. He looks back
at Jinn.
JINN
Any chance you could sneak me some
of that food?
MATTHEW
I'll see what I can do. Remember,
keep it down.
Matthew walks out of his room and closes the door behind
him.
INT. MATTHEW'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - AFTERNOON
Matthew's mom finishes making two plates of spaghetti and
meatballs. She pulls out a tray of garlic bread from the
oven and sets it on the counter. Matthew walks in.
MATTHEW
Sure smells good, mom.
Matthew fixes two glasses of water.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Glad you think you so.
Matthew sits at the dinner table in the kitchen with the two
glasses of water. His mom finishes putting two pieces of
bread on each plate and walks to the table. She sets down
the plates on the table and joins Matthew. Matthew begins
eating quickly. He starts to talk with his mouth full.
MATTHEW
So what are you doing home so early
for?
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Matthew takes a sip of water.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Well, I quit working at the grocery
store.
Matthew swallows everything in his mouth.
MATTHEW
What? But what are we going to do
for money now, mom?
MATTHEW'S MOM
We'll be fine for the time being.
Your father's life insurance money
is more than enough to get us by
until I find a new job.
MATTHEW
Are you sure? I can get a job if
you need me to, mom.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Yes, I'm sure. Don't you worry
about our money situation. That's
my job.
Matthew slowly begins to eat again.
MATTHEW
All right, mom. If you say so.
Matthew's mom takes a bite from her food and takes a sip of
water. She wipes any extra sauce from around her mouth.
MATTHEW'S MOM
So, anything interesting happen at
school today?
Matthew stops eating and coughs on his food. He takes a sip
of water to clear his throat.
MATTHEW
Interesting? No, what do you mean?
MATTHEW'S MOM
Well, did you ask that Sarah Adams
girl to prom.
Matthew shakes his head.
MATTHEW
Oh, mom.
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Matthew continues to eat.
MATTHEW'S MOM
What? You constantly mention her
name to your friends, so I thought
I'd ask.
MATTHEW
Yeah, but she's dating that kid
Jacob.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Yeah, but didn't you say he was a
jerk?
MATTHEW
Yeah, but that doesn't make a
difference.
MATTHEW'S MOM
And how would you know? Have you
talked to Sarah about him?
Matthew finishes eating and puts his fork down.
MATTHEW
What would I even say? "Hey, Sarah,
you're boyfriend is kind of a dick.
Want to hang out sometime?"
Matthew's mom laughs. She wipes her mouth again.
MATTHEW'S MOM
You never know. That just might
work.
Matthew laughs. A loud THUMP is heard from upstairs. Matthew
and his mom immediately look up at the ceiling. His mom
looks back at him.
MATTHEW'S MOM (CONT'D)
What was that?
Matthew looks back at his mom.
MATTHEW
Think my books fell of my desk.
Matthew gets up from the table.
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
Any ways, thanks for the meal, mom.
It was delicious.
48. CONTINUED 47
Matthew picks up his plate and puts it in the sink. He
quickly walks out of the kitchen and runs up the stairs. His
mom watches him the entire time with a strange look.
MATTHEW'S MOM
Such an odd boy.
INT. MATTHEW'S ROOM - AFTERNOON
Matthew enters his room and closes the door behind him.
MATTHEW
I thought I told you to be quiet.
Matthew sees Jinn laying on his bed on his back reading a
book. He looks at his Xbox 360 and notices it in pieces. He
looks at Jinn and hits him in the foot.
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
Dude, what the fuck?
Jinn sets the book down on his chest.
JINN
What?
MATTHEW
What do you mean "What"? You broke
my Xbox.
JINN
Oh, that wasn't my fault.
MATTHEW
How was it not your fault.
JINN
The damn game cheats. I was
shooting this big Alien with spikes
coming out of his back and he just
wouldn't die.
Matthew looks back down at his Xbox and back at Jinn.
MATTHEW
So you just decided to break my
Xbox?
JINN
Don't get your panties in a knot.
It's not like I did it on purpose.
Besides, all you have to do is ask
me to fix it for you, and boom,
(MORE)
49. CONTINUED 48
problem solved.
JINN (CONT'D)
MATTHEW
Yeah, but you should be more
respectful of other people's stuff.
Just because you have this magic,
doesn't give you the right to do
whatever you want.
JINN
Jeez, you sound like that damn
Leprechaun. Come on, just ask me to
fix it.
Matthew shakes his head out of disbelief.
MATTHEW
All right. I wish you -
Matthew pauses.
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
Wait a minute. We never actually
asked you about this whole wish
situation. What? Do we just get
like three wishes each or
something?
Jinn laughs.
JINN
That whole three wish thing is a
lie some Genie came up with
centuries ago.
MATTHEW
What? Really?
JINN
Yeah, we only tell that to people
we don't like.
MATTHEW
So, you're saying you like us? Gay.
Jinn laughs.
JINN
Don't get ahead of yourself. You
three would've found out eventually
from the Leprechaun anyway.
50. CONTINUED 49
MATTHEW
Well, this makes things a little
more exciting. Okay, I wish for you
to fix my Xbox 360.
Jinn stands up from the bed.
JINN
As you wish.
Jinn points his finger at the Xbox 360. Blue energy leaves
his fingers and surrounds the Xbox 360. It repairs itself.
JINN (CONT'D)
Good as new. Anything else?
MATTHEW
Oh we're just getting started.
Matthew takes his phone and sends a text to Alex.
MATTHEW (CONT'D)
I just texted Alex and told him to
pick up Jeremy and then come get
us.
JINN
Oh, where are we going?
MATTHEW
To get a little payback.
Jinn laughs.
JINN
Now we're talking. You want to fuck
up that bully, don't you?
MATTHEW
Nah, I want to humiliate him.
JINN
Either way, I'm in.
MATTHEW
First things first. We need to get
you some new clothes. Can't be
going out in public looking like
that, especially if we are trying
to do the humiliating.
JINN
What's wrong with my robes?
51. CONTINUED 50
Jinn sticks his arms out to sides to give Matthew full look
at his robes.
MATTHEW
I'm just going to answer that
question with a wish. I wish you
had new clothes.
JINN
But I -
MATTHEW
I said I wish.
JINN
Very well.
Jinn points his finger at himself. Blue energy surrounds
him. His robes turn into a shirt and jeans.
MATTHEW
There you go. Now you look like a
normal person. Hey, wait a minute.
Is that what Normie means?
JINN
Yeah, but don't you dare call me
that. And don't let Alex know. It
still seems to give him some
trouble.
Matthew laughs.
MATTHEW
Okay.
Jinn struggles to loosen his jeans in the crotch area. He
bends his knees outward and slowly crouches towards the
ground.
JINN
How the hell is anyone comfortable
in these things. My nuts are so
cramped up they feel like a bouquet
of flowers.
MATTHEW
You'll get use to them.
JINN
Yeah if I chop my nuts off.
52. CONTINUED 51
Matthew laughs. He gets a text from Alex. He opesn the phone
and sees a text that says, "I'm on my way. Be there in 5"
MATTHEW
Okay, Alex just texted me. He'll be
here soon. You ready to get some
payback?
JINN
More than you already know.
INT. ALEX'S CAR - NIGHT
