1. LUCY COUTURE
By
Nilanda Sutoummalee

2. EXT. PARIS STREET VENDOR SHOPPING STRIP - DAY
LUCY, early 20s, relatively quiet but sarcastic,
pretty, strolls through the street, browsing each stand.
The things that catch her eye are a sketchpad that has "one
is not born a woman, one becomes one," a string of beads and
sequins and a glass necklace.
LUCY
Wow, these are gorgeous.
VENDOR 1
For a gorgeous young lady.
LUCY
You’re too kind. Look at the
markings on this necklace.
VENDOR
It’s hand carved. I did it myself.
LUCY
No way! Wow, that’s awesome. My
friend back in New York will adore
this! Is anything else handmade?
VENDOR 2
Sweetie, all of the stuff we sell
is hand crafted. The journal you
have in your hands, was dyed and
bound by my daughter. She’ll be
very happy to know it sold.
LUCY
That’s incredible. There really are
some amazing pieces here.
VENDOR 2
That’s because they have heart. I
put a little bit of my soul into
everything I make. Staying in Paris
long?
LUCY
No, actually it’s my last day. I
fly home tomorrow.
VENDOR 1
But the city is so beautiful. Stay
longer. There’s more to France than
Paris.
(CONTINUED)

3. CONTINUED: 2.
LUCY
I would love to, but I have
something waiting for me in
America.
VENDOR 1
A boyfriend?
LUCY
No, a business.
VENDOR 1
If that’s where your heart lies. Be
safe, and come back to France very
soon.
EXT. AIRPORT TERMINAL - DAY
LUCY stands on the sidewalk, flipping through a magazine,
designer luggage by her side. Dressed to impress - big
sunglasses, heels, a flowing sundress.
LUCY
That would look pretty, if only the
pattern was on both sides... and
that dress would be perfect, if it
was a different color.
LUCY rips out a page and puts it in her purse. On a stand
close by, Lucy sees a magazine with her parents’ name on it.
LUCY grabs the magazine and flips to the page about The
Blakes’ Real Estate Company. It made the Top 10 List of most
successful businesses in New York and Lucy is expected to
take over.
LUCY
Of course. So excited.
DRIVER arrives in a black luxury car.
DRIVER
Good morning and welcome back Miss
Blake. Let me take your things.
LUCY
It’s okay, I got it.
LUCY puts her luggage in the trunk and opens the passenger
door before DRIVER is able to do it for her.

4. 3.
BLAKES’ HOUSE - SAME DAY
The car enters a gated community and parks in front of an
all-white mansion. Inside the house are tall ceilings,
marble counters, big rooms, glass chandeliers - clearly the
Blakes are filthy rich.
INT. BLAKES’ DEN - SAME DAY
IAN is in the den, playing a violent video game on a big
screen TV.
IAN
Oh look, the princess of Blake Real
Estate is home; too soon if you ask
me.
LUCY
But no one did. It’s so great
seeing you too.
INT. LUCY’S ROOM - SAME DAY
LUCY reads the note on her desk that reads: "So close to
closing a deal on a beach house in Miami. We had to leave on
short notice. Can’t wait to see you. Soon you’ll be going to
these meetings, and we’ll be on vacation! Love Mom and Dad"
LUCY opens the door to her closet, and drops her bags
inside. Her closet is the size of a luxurious one bedroom
apartment. From the ceiling to the floor are shelves of
shoes, purses, dresses and jewelry. In the closet’s sitting
area, LUCY lays down on the couch, and takes a deep breath.
LUCY
Home sweet home.
A text message appears on Lucy’s phone from JASMINE: Welcome
back babe! Partying at Manhattan Melt this weekend! Then the
Blake Real Estate fashion show and gala! Just like old
times!
LUCY
Just like old times. Just like
always.
LUCY calls CAMILLE, but gets her voice mail.

5. 4.
INT. LUCY’S CLOSET - THE NEXT DAY
JASMINE ORTIA, early 20s, talkative and bubbly, sweet girl
next door, almost annoying, browses the racks in LUCY’s
closet, pulling out possible dresses wrapped in plastic and
throwing them onto the couch. LUCY sits on the ground, a big
box of chocolates nearby.
JASMINE
Wow, this dress is amazing! I’ve
never seen you wear it.
LUCY
Yeah, I had it custom made a couple
months ago, but I wasn’t here, so I
haven’t worn it yet. I’m about to
eat all the Belgian chocolates I
got you.
JASMINE
Well it’s gorgeous. Lucy, you
should wear it to the melt!
LUCY
Jas, why don’t you wear it?
LUCY gets up and goes to a jewelry display, picking up a
necklace.
LUCY
Here. I made this necklace
specifically for the dress. Try it
on. It’ll look amazing on you!
At the triple mirror, on a platform reminiscent of a bridal
store’s dressing room, JASMINE looks at her reflection in
awe.
JASMINE
Wow, I love it! You’re like McQueen
in the making!
LUCY
McQueen? Ha, not even close! Just
put your hair down in a waterfall
of curls, or pull half of it back
loosely and wear diamond stud
earrings.
JASMINE
You’re more like Rachel Zoe. You
have the vision. Wait, what are you
gonna wear?
(CONTINUED)

6. CONTINUED: 5.
LUCY
Rachel Zoe? If only! I don’t know,
I’m not that worried. I’m sure I’ll
find something. Have you seen
Camille lately? I called her
yesterday, but nothing.
LUCY grabs the glass necklace from the jewelry display.
LUCY
I saw this necklace in Paris and
thought she’d love it.
Sunlight shines through the window and the glass beads
twinkle.
JASMINE
Yeah, she would. So many cuts!
LUCY
Yup, 500 total. I mean it doesn’t
sparkle like diamonds, but it was
hand carved by a woman in France.
Have you heard from Cam?
JASMINE
I mean, she’s around but I don’t
think she’s as happy to see you as
Chase. Cam’s probably worried that
you’ll bat your eyelashes and he’ll
come crawling back to you.
LUCY
I doubt it. We broke up a year ago.
It was mutual. I went to Europe for
a year, there’s no way a 6 month
relationship would survive that.
JASMINE
Maybe, but he sure spent a lot of
time missing you.
ORTIA BEACH HOUSE, MANHATTAN BEACH - A FEW DAYS LATER, NIGHT
Extravagant house on the shore of the beach, distant from
other houses. Open yard with tables and chairs, huge bar,
loud music, fire on the beach. Adults, both young and middle
aged parents are in attendance. In the center of the yard is
a huge ice sculpture - melting away in the summer heat.
IAN is at the bar alone, observing everyone.
(CONTINUED)

7. CONTINUED: 6.
A circle of 5 FRIENDS, all a little tipsy, take a shot of
tequila together. One FRIEND- CHASE FITZPATRICK, early 20s,
toned and tanned body, the guy everyone wants to be friends
with and parents love, takes a lime wedge out of his mouth.
His girlfriend CAMILLE COOKE, early 20s, blond with an
attitude, gives him a quick peck on the lips. She tries to
put her arms around his waist but he resists.
CHASE
Oh man, love me some Mexican water.
LUCY walks by and Chase grabs her arm.
CHASE
Come on Lucy, take one with us!
Lucy sees her parents nearby in conversation with 3 other
ADULTS. She pulls away from CHASE.
LUCY
You guys take one, and I’ll catch
up later.
LUCY walks by CAMILLE’s MOM - KENDRA COOKE, a tall, blond
woman in her late 50s, all business demeanor in mid
conversation with 2 PARENTS.
KENDRA
... exactly. So the magazine’s
second headquarters will be right
here in the city. Smaller, but I’ll
have more control. I’m even doing
some of the job interviews! I moved
a couple writers here, but I’m
still looking for another
photographer and another stylist!
LUCY catches KENDRA’s eye. She waves and smiles brightly.
KENDRA returns the gesture with a half smile and a half
wave, as she sips from her glass of wine.
LUCY
Stylist. Like Rachel Zoe. Me?
ORTIA BEACH HOUSE - BY THE BAR
LUCY catches up to HER PARENTS - MEREDITH and JONATHAN BLAKE
a couple yards away from the bar where IAN is seated. The
BLAKES are in conversation with 2 other PARENTS.
(CONTINUED)

8. CONTINUED: 7.
LUCY
Mom, Dad, when did you guys get
home? I didn’t think you’d be here.
JONATHAN
Just about an hour ago. We were
gonna go right home, but your
mother loves the Melt.
MEREDITH
It’s tradition, and I know how much
you love tradition! And the Ortia’s
always have the best champagne and
h’orderves! Who can say no to that?
JONATHAN
Lucy, I was just telling the
Scott’s that you’re ready to start
training for the real estate
company.
PARENT #1 - MR. SCOTT
It truly is amazing, darling.
You’re definitely going to have a
lot on your plate!
PARENT #2 - MRS. SCOTT
Maybe you can cut us a deal after
we retire and need somewhere
smaller to stay!
MEREDITH
She won’t if we teach her right!
She’s very very excited to be a
part of the family business. It’s a
dream come true for her.
MRS. SCOTT
That’s a beautiful dress you’re
wearing Lucy. What is it? Givenchy?
LUCY
Actually, it’s a Lucy original. I
designed it and had it made for a
special event like tonight.
MRS. SCOTT
Wow, that’s truly amazing dear.
MEREDITH
Isn’t it? Fashion, it’s such a
great hobby.
(CONTINUED)

9. CONTINUED: 8.
MRS. SCOTT
With dresses like that, it doesn’t
have to be.
JONATHAN
Now, now. Don’t give her any ideas.
She belongs with us at Blake Real
Estate. It’s in her blood.
MR. SCOTT
An established success.
MEREDITH
Exactly, all we need to do is hand
over the reigns.
LUCY
But what if that someone doesn’t
want the reigns.
MEREDITH
Don’t be silly sweety. You’ve
wanted this your entire life!
LUCY
You mean your entire life.
MEREDITH
Stop saying that dear-
JONATHAN
You’re mother’s right Lucy-
LUCY
No! You guys don’t get it. I’m not
ready to take over anything. I
don’t even know if I want a part of
this.
MEREDITH
Lucy! That’s crazy talk.
LUCY
No, you making me do something I
don’t want to do is crazy. Guess
what, I don’t know a thing about
houses, nor do I want to!
MEREDITH
And what exactly is it that you
would want to do then? Pick up and
leave to South America this time?
You can’t keep running away when
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

10. CONTINUED: 9.
MEREDITH (cont’d)
things get hard. You need to make
something of yourself. Otherwise
you’ll run out of continents by the
time you’re 25.
JONATHAN sees his wife and daughter getting riled up, he
tries to intervene.
JONATHAN
Can my two favorite girls calm down
just for a minute? It’s a party,
let’s keep it that way. We can talk
later.
LUCY
Maybe I want to do something that I
actually believe in, that I can put
my heart into!
MEREDITH
Like what, the Jimmy Choos on your
feet?
LUCY
The clothes I have on! I know
designers, fabrics and trends
better than I know what makes a
good house.
MEREDITH
You’re being foolish.
LUCY
It’s what I want.
MEREDITH sighs deeply and looks away. JONATHAN grabs LUCY by
the shoulders, looking straight into her tear-filled eyes.
JONATHAN.
Sweety, if this is what you want
we’re not going to stop you. It
could be good business experience.
Go on, enjoy the party. I’ll talk
to your mother.
LUCY smiles at her father and walks off, avoiding MEREDITH.
MEREDITH
She has no idea what she’s getting
herself into.
IAN, tipsy walks over to MEREDITH and JONATHAN.
(CONTINUED)

11. CONTINUED: 10.
IAN
Tough break. Barely back for a week
and already starting trouble. And,
she hasn’t even seen a Real Estate
office yet. Such a great choice for
a successor.
IAN walks away, glass of whiskey in hand.
ORTIA BEACH HOUSE - COURTYARD
LUCY enters the COURTYARD where YOUNG ADULTS are drinking,
dancing and hanging out. DJ and a bar are bShe joins her
circle of FRIENDS, all tipsy.
JASMINE
Look who finally made it!
JASMINE goes in for a sloppy hug and spills a little beer.
JASMINE
Oopsies!
CHASE
Come here, welcome back Lucy! It’s
been way too long!
CHASE pulls LUCY in for a warm hug, rubs her back. CAMILLE,
a couple feet behind LUCY, is not pleased.
NOAH, early 20s, messy hair, carefree, goofball appears with
a beer in each hand.
NOAH
Lucy! You gotta catch up! Take one!
NOAH offers LUCY a beer, but she declines.
LUCY
No thanks, but I know! I need to
catch up with everyone. You have to
tell me what you’ve all been up to!
NOAH
Suit yourself.
NOAH starts dancing obnoxiously by himself.
LUCY notices CAMILLE close by.
(CONTINUED)

12. CONTINUED: 11.
LUCY
Oh! Cam, I actually have something
for you! You’re gonna love it!
LUCY pulls CAMILLE to the side, away from the others. She
pulls the glass necklace out of her purse.
LUCY
Here. I got it from this really
cute street vendor woman from
Paris. It’s hand carved. Look at
all the cuts and how intricate it
is! It’s fragile, but so beautiful!
CAMILLE
Wow, it really is gorgeous. You got
it for me?
LUCY
Of course. I saw it and knew you
had to have it! Things have been
kind of crazy lately, but I
definitely want to do lunch soon,
gotta catch up on a year’s worth of
stories!
CAMILLE
Yeah, definitely.
CAMILLE puts on the necklace.
LUCY
Looks amazing on you. I knew it
would! I know I just got back, but
can I ask you for a favor?
CAMILLE
What’s that?
LUCY
I overheard your mom talking about
her new Material World
headquarters. She said she’s hiring
some people ... including a
stylist. Maybe you could tell her
I’m interested and put in a good
word for me?
CAMILLE
You’re queen of the Blake Real
Estate empire. Why would you want
to work for my mother? As a
stylist?
(CONTINUED)

13. CONTINUED: 12.
LUCY
I would much rather work with
clothes and shoes than houses.
Please?
CAMILLE
Sure. What are friends for?
LUCY
You’re the best!
LUCY pulls CAMILLE in for a hug.
LUCY
I’m actually really happy to be
home. I guess I missed all of you.
LUCY and CAMILLE join the others.
LUCY
Alright everyone, let’s take some
shots. Bring on the tequila!
Montage of the night - drinks pouring, everyone dancing,
lights, music etc. less people present as the night goes on.
Dance/party music turns into slow songs.
IAN, drunk, is seated the bar in the courtyard where a
BARTENDER, woman, mid 20s serves him.
IAN
One more of these.
BARTENDER
You haven’t even finished that one.
IAN
Well then, I guess I need your
help.
BARTENDER
I think you’re doing fine without
me.
IAN
But I’d be doing better with you.
CAMILLE takes a seat at the bar a few feet away from IAN and
puts her head on the counter.
CAMILLE
Can I have a glass of water please?
And maybe some aspirin.
(CONTINUED)

14. CONTINUED: 13.
The party is winding down, more people sitting than dancing.
LUCY
I think I’m ready to head home. My
head is killing me. I don’t know
how much longer I can do this. I
mean we’re not 16 anymore!
Lucy gathers her things, ready to leave the courtyard.
CHASE
Wait, Lucy, we didn’t even get to
dance! One song, before you go!
LUCY
I don’t know if that’s a good idea.
LUCY glances over to CAMILLE at the bar.
CHASE
It’s fine. It’s one dance between
good friends.
CHASE grabs LUCY’s hand and takes her onto the dance floor.
LUCY places one hand on CHASE’s shoulder, and the other in
his. CHASE places his free hand on LUCY’s waist. They dance
in a slow circle, smiling.
CHASE
I missed ya. I really did. You look
amazing tonight.
LUCY
Thanks. I missed you too. But I
needed to leave for a little bit.
CHASE
From what? You have everything and
more.
LUCY
I don’t think that’s true. I guess
I was scared. I mean everyone is
doing something they believe in.
Jasmine is working at the TV
station. Camille is at her aunt’s
PR agency.
CHASE (INTERRUPTING LUCY)
Lucy, you know what you really want
to do. It’s right here. You’re
wearing it.
CHASE slides his hand over the back of her dress.
(CONTINUED)

15. CONTINUED: 14.
LUCY
... Noah’s waiting to get deployed.
And you’re ...
At the bar IAN keeps a close eye on LUCY.
BARTENDER
Hey, Barbie, are you feeling okay?
CAMILLE picks her head off the counter.
CAMILLE.
I’ll be just fine.
BARTENDER
Is someone taking you home?
CAMILLE
Yeah, my boyfriend.
BARTENDER
Where is he?
IAN moves closer to CAMILLE and BARTENDER.
IAN
Looks like he’s dancing with his
ex-girlfriend.
CAMILLE, almost immediately sober looks over to CHASE and
LUCY.
CHASE moves his head closer to LUCY’s ear.
CHASE
... waiting for you?
LUCY pulls back.
LUCY
gonna be a great entreprenuer.
The song ends.
LUCY
Guess our time is up.
LUCY pulls away from CHASE, but he doesn’t let go.
CHASE
Good night Luce.
CHASE kisses LUCY on the forehead. LUCY pulls away.
(CONTINUED)

16. CONTINUED: 15.
LUCY
I’ll see you soon. Good night.
At the bar CAMILLE, grinding her teeth pulls the glass
necklace off her neck and shatters it with her drinking
glass on the bar counter.
IAN
Taking a woman down is a two-person
job. Are you game?
CAMILLE
Let’s play.
INT. MATERIAL WORLD OFFICES
MATERIAL WORLD OFFICE is an open modern office space. No
cubicles but desks around the space with samples of clothes,
makeup and shoes around.
KENDRA
Lucy, what a pleasure it is to see
you.
LUCY, inside KENDRA’s OFFICE takes a seat in a white leather
chair, portfolio in hand, across from KENDRA.
LUCY
Thank you so much for seeing me on
short notice. I really owe Cam one.
KENDRA
Of course. Cam said you’re
interested in becoming a part of
the Material World family. What do
you have there?
LUCY
Yeah, um it’s a portfolio I guess.
It’s more like a compilation of
some things I’ve designed or
outfits I’ve put together.
KENDRA
A lot of it is from your parents
charity fashion show and several
other galas.
LUCY
Yeah, well I mean I guess those are
the real places I have experience
in styling others.
(CONTINUED)

17. CONTINUED: 16.
KENDRA
Styling? You’re here for the
stylist position?
LUCY
Of course. I’m sure Cam told you.
KENDRA
No. All she said was you were
looking for employment. I was
thinking more like an assistant or
secretary or something. I didn’t
know you wanted to join Material
World as a stylist.
LUCY
Well yeah, I mean that’s what I
love to do - clothes, jewelry,
shoe, makeup. Everything.
KENDRA
Honey, I know fashion is a hobby of
yours. I’ve been to your parents’
little fashion show every year.
I’ve seen your pieces and outfits.
I can’t honestly bring you on
board. I can’t subject Material
World to someone who doesn’t have
the eye for fashion. I just don’t
think we at Material World and you
are on the same page, style wise.
LUCY
Oh I didn’t realize you felt that
way. But okay then. Thanks Kendra.
I really appreciate the opprtunity
to talk to you.
LUCY gets up, dejected and teary eyed, heads towards the
door.
KENDRA
Lucy, it’s nothing personal. It’s
just no one would pay to have your
style.
INT. THE BLAKES’ HOUSE - LATER
LUCY returns home, tail between her legs. IAN is at the
kitchen table eating cookies.
(CONTINUED)

18. CONTINUED: 17.
IAN
So the new stylist at Material
World has returned home. How’d it
go?
LUCY
I don’t want to talk about it.
IAN
What do you mean? You got it right?
LUCY
Not exactly.
IAN
Really? You really blew the
interview? Even though Kendra is
Camille’s mom? Come on Luce, that’s
weak.
LUCY
I guess just didn’t see eye to eye.
IAN
Wow, failed an interview with your
own friend’s mom ... good thing you
don’t have an entire real estate
company waiting for you. I’m sure
you’ll do better next time. Want a
cookie?
At dinner that night all the Blakes are seated and eating.
JONATHAN
Well what happened Luce?
LUCY
Kendra didn’t give it to me. I
don’t want to talk about it.
MEREDITH
I never liked her anyway. Don’t
forget the fashion show is in a
couple weeks anyway. You’ll get
your fashion fix there. We have a
meeting with a British family
looking for a vacation home
tomorrow. You’re more than welcome
to join us.
JONATHAN
Stop it Meredith. It’s too soon to
give up Luce.
(CONTINUED)

19. CONTINUED: 18.
MEREDITH
I just don’t know why you’re
looking for something that’s
already in front of you.
IAN looks directly at MEREDITH.
IAN
Yeah me either. You should take
your own advice.
LUCY
I think I lost my appetite. Good
night everyone.
MEREDITH
I left you some reading material.
Take a look.
LUCY excuses herself.
INT. LUCY’S ROOM
A teary eyed LUCY sprawls onto her bed and looks at the
collage of things on her wall and desk. On the desk is the
portfolio she brought to KENDRA, a mess of papers, a
calendar and a stack of real estate books. LUCY grabs the
sketchbook from France and starts doodling. Inside the
sketchbook is the string of beads from France being used as
a bookmark.
LUCY grabs a real estate book and starts flipping through
it. She gets bored easily and sighs.
The date of the fashion show gala is circled on the
calendar. LUCY shuts the real estate book shut and grabs the
string of beads from the sketchbook.
LUCY
Where my heart and soul lies.
LUCY smiles.
INT. LUCY’S ROOM - THE NEXT DAY
LUCY is on her bed, piles of papers, sketches, phone numbers
and seating charts around her.
(CONTINUED)

20. CONTINUED: 19.
LUCY crosses off things to do on a list. The sound of the
lawn mower outside is audible through the open window. LUCY
walks over in an attempt to shut it, but notices the man
mowing the lawn, JESSE, early 20s, muscular, tan, easy on
the eyes.
LUCY
Are you new here?
JESSE
You must be Lucy. Your parents just
added me to the crew Guess the
other guys just aren’t doing the
job right.
LUCY
You sure don’t look like any of the
yard workers I’ve seen around here.
JESSE
Because I’m not just a yard worker!
I do some electric work and
construction too. That or because
I’m 10 times better looking?
LUCY
10 might be pushing it, but I just
meant that you’re younger.
JESSE
23, still looking for a purpose and
direction ... so here I am for now.
What about you, Miss Blake?
LUCY
It’s Lucy. Come inside for a drink
when you’re done and then I’ll tell
you.
LUCY shuts the window and smiles as she gets back to work.
INT. THE BLAKES’ HOUSE, KITCHEN - LATER
LUCY and JESSE have a glass of lemonade at the island.
JESSE
An entire fashion show, you?
LUCY
Yup. I told my mother I was taking
over the annual charity show. I
help out every year, but this year
it’s gonna be my show.
(CONTINUED)

21. CONTINUED: 20.
JESSE
Good luck. It sounds like you know
what you’re doing.
LUCY
I’m glad somebody thinks so.
JESSE
If you need anything, I’m right
here.
LUCY
Oh don’t worry, I’ll be working you
to the bone.
MONTAGE - SHOPS, BLAKES’ HOUSE, COURTYARD VENUE, MANHATTAN
OUTDOORS, TAXIS
Montage of LUCY with the help of JASMINE and JESSE meeting
with clients, models, boutiques, looking at clothes and
jewelry, looking at the venue - the whole 9 yards of event
planning.
LUCY, JESSE and JASMINE are having lunch outdoors at a
Mediterranean restaurant right by the sidewalk. CAMILLE and
CHASE walk by. CAMILLE has shopping bags in hand, sunglasses
covering her eyes. CHASE and CAMILLE notice JESSE, a fresh
face.
CAMILLE
Oh my god, Luce! How are you? I
haven’t seen you since Melt!
LUCY
Hey, it’s good seeing you too! What
have you been up to?
CAMILLE
You know, the usual.
CAMILLE shows off her shopping bags.
CHASE
Yeah, making me buy her stuff.
What’s all the stuff you have here
Luce?
LUCY
Oh, I’m taking control of the
fashion show this year and it’s
definitely a lot of work. But Jas
is helping out and oh! This is
Jesse. Jesse, Chase and Cam.
(CONTINUED)

22. CONTINUED: 21.
JESSE smiles and waves to CHASE and CAMILLE. CHASE half
smiles and CAMILLE smiles slyly.
CAMILLE
Oh by the way, Lucy I’m so sorry
about the Material World thing. I
don’t know how you couldn’t have
gotten it! You know Kendra, she can
be hard sometimes.
LUCY
It’s okay. I know you did all you
could, and I appreciate that. But
it’s over now, so I have to focus
on the show. It’s gonna be better
than all the ones before.
CAMILLE
Let me make it up to you. Add my
mom to the list of guests!
LUCY
What? She hardly ever comes! She’s
usually away I thought?
CAMILLE
No, I’ll make sure she comes, I
promise.
INT. BLAKES’ HOME - THAT NIGHT
LUCY, all dressed up comes down the stairs with her master
binder of all things fashion show related in hand. IAN is in
the den watching TV.
IAN
Did Narnia finally decide to take
you back?
LUCY
Hilarious. No, I’m going on a date.
IAN
With the yard guy? Our parents will
love that. The princess and the
pauper. Don’t you know you
shouldn’t mix business and
pleasure?
LUCY
They won’t care, and anyway, I’m
not the one who brought him here,
(MORE)
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23. CONTINUED: 22.
LUCY (cont’d)
so therefore it’s not my business
is it? Just my pleasure.
The doorbell rings.
LUCY
That’s my cue. Can you do me a
favor and make sure mom sees this?
I just want her to go through it
tonight and make sure everything is
in place for next week.
LUCY places the binder on the counter and walks out the door
with JESSE.
IAN
And this is my cue.
IAN grabs his phone and dials CAMILLE’s number.
IAN
Game on.
CAMILLE
Already?
IAN
Tomorrow, we’re making calls.
EXT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT
LUCY and JESSE walk out of the restaurant, bid goodbye to
the hostess and walk outside.
JESSE
I’m glad you decided to come out
with me tonight.
JESSE puts his arm around LUCY.
LUCY
Why wouldn’t I? You and Jasmine
too, have been such an amazing help
with this crazy show. It’s nice to
relax a little
JESSE
Is that all?
(CONTINUED)

24. CONTINUED: 23.
LUCY
You know it isn’t. I’m very glad
you and I crossed paths.
LUCY looks up at JESSE and they kiss.
INT. IAN’S ROOM - THE NEXT DAY
CAMILLE and IAN are both on their phones, LUCY’s binder in
their hands.
IAN (ON THE PHONE)
Yes, Vellagio Courtyard? This is
Ian. Yup, Blake. I’m sorry but we
have to cancel our reservation for
next week. We’re changing the date
of the show... yes, I apologize for
the inconvenience.
CAMILLE crosses the word VENUE off a list.
CAMILLE (ON THE PHONE)
Hi this is Camy, part of the Blake
Real Estate group. I know we’re
borrowing a few things from you for
the fashion show, but I wanted to
let you know we won’t be needing it
anymore. We have a shortage or
models and overbooked clothes. I’m
so sorry to do this, but I have no
choice.
IAN crosses off BEAUTIQUE-STYLES off the list.
EXT. NEW YORK - A FEW DAYS LATER
LUCY, JASMINE and JESSE walk into various locations, all
relevant to the fashion show.
Outside the VELLAGIO COURTYARD, LUCY’s face flares at the
reception desk.
LUCY
WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT WAS CANCELLED?
WE HAVE THE SHOW HERE EVERY YEAR.
JASMINE
AND WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU ALREADY
REBOOKED IT?
LUCY, in furious tears and breathing heavily leaves the
scene as JESSE tries to talk to the MAN at the front desk.
(CONTINUED)

25. CONTINUED: 24.
At various boutiques LUCY is denied and gets more upset.
LUCY
WHAT IS GOING ON? I HAD EVERYTHING
DONE, I KNOW I DID.
JASMINE and JESSE make several calls, all with the same
result.
INT. LUCY’S BEDROOM
LUCY, in tears sits cross-legged on her bed, with JASMINE
and JESSE consoling her.
LUCY
I can’t have screwed up this entire
show. It’s on my shoulders. We do
it every year and it’s amazing. How
did this happen!? I need to call my
mom. She’ll figure this out. She
can pull strings.
LUCY picks up her phone.
JASMINE
Wait, we can figure this out.
JESSE
Lucy, come on. We’re gonna make
this happen.
LUCY
The show is next week! How are we
going to get a venue to fit
hundreds of people, tones of new
clothes and a stage?
JESSE looks out the window.
JESSE
I know the perfect venue, stage and
all. Right here. When the pool is
covered in glass it’ll be a perfect
runway.
JASMINE
Oh my god, yes! Lucy! You’re entire
closet is full of clothes that are
dying to be worn!
(CONTINUED)

26. CONTINUED: 25.
LUCY
You guys are crazy. This will never
work.
JESSE
Yes it will. We’ll make it work.
JASMINE
We’re doing this together, it’s
gonna happen, if you’re in.
LUCY
You guys are crazy. You want to
pull this off in less than a week?
I guess it’s a good thing I’m crazy
too. Let’s do it.
INT. LUCY’S BEDROOM - THE EVENING BEFORE THE SHOW
LUCY dials numbers, confirming caterers and guests. She
compiles lists and organizes dresses on a rack, preparing
everything for the show.
EXT. BLAKES’ HOUSE - BACKYARD
The Blakes’ extensive backyard has been transformed into an
elegant courtyard. There are mini bars, white chairs around
the glass covered pool.
LUCY is on stage behind a mic stand.
LUCY
Thank you everyone for coming! All
the money raised tonight is going
to charity as per usual and tonight
we’re hoping to do even better than
last year!
LUCY pauses.
LUCY
This year is a special show. Not
only is it at our house this year,
but the dresses are all up for
silent auction. So if anyone sees
something they like, feel free.
Let’s get started!
Gorgeous girls walk the pool-runway in stylish street casual
wear, business casual wear and elegant evening wear. The
crowd cheers especially loud during the evening wear. The
(CONTINUED)

27. CONTINUED: 26.
models walk out in extravagant gowns, embellished with
jewels and intricate embroidery, escorted by handsome men in
tuxedos. During the finale all the girls and guys stand on
the edge of the pool. Fireworks go off in the background,
the center of the pool/runway opens and a small, tiered
waterfall emerges. The entire crowd gives a standing
ovation.
CAMILLE and IAN remain, seated separately, stay seated and
sink lower.
The guests of the fashion show head to the bar areas, tables
and dance floor while staff moves the audience chairs.
BACKSTAGE, LUCY is with JESSE, JASMINE, CHASE, CAMILLE and
her PARENTS.
JONATHAN
Wow honey, this was amazing. We’re
you planning on having it here all
along? You kept it a secret so
well. And it’s a great image for
potential clients. Good looks,
Luce!
MEREDITH
Your father’s right, dear. The show
really was wonderful, better than
any other year. And those were all
your dresses? They are absolutely
gorgeous.
LUCY
Yeah they were, and thanks, Mom.
Really.
The BLAKES walk off.
LUCY excitedly skips towards her friends.
LUCY
WE DID IT!
JESSE
I told you we’d make it happen!
LUCY and JESSE hug.
JASMINE
I knew it’d be perfect!
CHASE pulls LUCY aside.
(CONTINUED)

28. CONTINUED: 27.
CHASE
The show really was amazing, Luce.
Congratulations. I’ve told you
forever that you should show people
the dresses you make/design and now
you have. You took control of the
show. You can take it further.
CAMILLE comes over and grabs CHASE’s arm.
CAMILLE
Babe, can you come with me to get
my jacket, I’m a little cold. By
the way Luce, it was a really great
show. (CAMILLE smiles through
pursed lips)
Later, when everyone is seated at their tables, LUCY returns
to the stage dressed in an original gown, with the string of
beads from France down her back. She stands at the mic stand
with an envelope in hand.
LUCY
Thank you so much everyone for
coming tonight. Several dresses
have been auctioned off as well,
and we’ve raised at least 250,000
dollars tonight, more than any
other year!
LUCY takes a deep breath.
LUCY
And, this show was actually the
first showcase of my new project.
All of these dresses are designs
from my new line, and there’s so
much more to come!
The entire crowd cheers and gives her another standing
ovation.
EXT. BLAKE’S HOUSE - LATER
As the guests are leaving, they shake hands with Lucy,
saying goodbye and good luck.
KENDRA COOKE is on her way out with her HUSBAND, trying to
avoid LUCY.
(CONTINUED)

29. CONTINUED: 28.
HUSBAND
Goodbye Luce, lovely show.
LUCY
What did you think Mrs. Cooke?
KENDRA
It was cute. Good night.
LUCY
Turns out a few people would buy my
style, $250,000 worth of it. Night.
When the majority of guests have left, IAN is by the bar,
his head on the table. LUCY approaches as the BARTENDER
begins cleaning up.
LUCY
May I just have a glass of water?
BARTENDER
Of course. Great show tonight by
the way.
LUCY
Thank you. Can I actually have that
bucket of ice before you get rid of
it?
BARTENDER
Sure.
The BARTENDER hands her a bucket of ice and continues to
gather bottles and glasses.
LUCY pours the bucket of ice over IAN’s head and he jumps,
shocked by the cold.
LUCY
You’re bed’s inside princess. And
thank you.
IAN
For what?
LUCY
Trying to ruin the show, because it
turned out absolutely amazing.

30. 29.
INT. THE BLAKES’ HOUSE - LATER
MEREDITH leans against the island in the kitchen, wine glass
in hand.
MEREDITH
Lucy and everyone are out on the
balcony, why don’t you join them?
IAN
I think I’ve had enough fun
tonight; I’d rather go to bed.
MEREDITH
Your father says you could be a
great businessman. I’d believe it
if you didn’t spend all your time
trying to sabotage your sister.
Goodnight, dear.
MEREDITH places her empty glass in the kitchen sink and
leaves the room.
IAN
You’re right, goodnight. But
sabotage is its own business.
IAN looks out the window to the BALCONY where LUCY and
FRIENDS are, drinks in hand.
EXT. BLAKES BALCONY - SAME TIME
JASMINE
To a very, very successful night.
CHASE
A perfect welcome back for you
Lucy.
JESSE
And to the adventure ahead.
LUCY
To all of us. Every step of the
way.
The group of 6 FRIENDS raise and clink their champagne
filled glasses.
END.