BLIND DATE
An Original Screensplay
by
Jeanne D'eau
Jeanne D'eau
jeannekaye@sapphosflame.com
© MMV All Rights Reserved.
FADE IN:
EXT. PARKING LOT OF A DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING - DAY.
A small car pulls into the lot and parks.
A moment later, ROSEANNE LILENBY emerges from the car and begins walking toward the CAMERA.
Roseanne is in her late twenties attractive, with hair worn up in a bun, blue-green eyes and glasses.
She is a large, rubinesque woman. Obviously uncomfortable with her weight problem, she is nonetheless an impeccable dresser, trying to make the best of her shortcomings while emphasizing her assets.
She walks across the parking lot and into the building.
INT. ROSEANNE'S CUBICLE AT MINDLESS, INC.- DAY
Roseanne is at her desk in front of her computer, typing busily. Another WOMAN, CHERI, pokes her head in. She is what Roseanne is not slim and confident.
CHERI
Psst! Hey, Roseanne -
Rosanne looks up.
ROSEANNE
Hey, Cheri.
CHERI
So...?
Roseanne sighs.
ROSEANNE
I I talked to him last night.
CHERI
(excited)
And...?
ROSEANNE
I'm going to be his date with you and Chuck tonight.
Cheri almost squeals with delight, clapping her hands.
CHERI
I know you're gonna love him!
(confidentially)
Between you and me, he thinks you sound like a total babe on the phone.
ROSEANNE
(turning to Cheri)
Yeah, then what happens when sees me, finally?
CHERI
He'll love you believe me!
ROSEANNE
In case you haven't noticed, Cher I'm fat.
CHERI
You are not!
ROSANNE
What do you call it?
CHERI
(hesitates)
You're...cherubic. Pleasingly plump.
ROSEANNE
(rolls her eyes)
Thanks a lot.
CHERI
Serious, sweetie quit selling yourself short.
turns to go)
You're cute...you could even be sexy, if you wanted.
Cheri leaves. Roseanne snorts, turning back to her computer.
ROSEANNE
Sexy...that's a laugh...
INT. ROSEANNE'S BEDROOM NIGHT
Roseanne stands before a mirror, looking at herself, checking her makeup, etc.
A DOORBELL sounds. Roseanne turns.
ROSEANNE
(calling out)
Be right there!
INT. HALLWAY OUTSIDE ROSEANNE'S APARTMENT NIGHT
Cheri, CHUCK and DEREK stand outside. The door opens to reveal Rosanne, looking beautiful and even sexy.
CHERI
Derek, this is Rosanne -
Rosanne smiles and extends her hand.
ROSEANNE
Hi, Derek nice to meet you in person, finally.
Derek takes her hand, but the disappointment is in his eyes she obviously wasn't what he expected.
His reaction, though subtle, is not lost on Roseanne.
INT. A CAFE- NIGHT
Roseanne, Derek, Cheri and Chuck are seated at a table reading menus. Cheri and Chuck are obviously in love, but Derek is clearly uncomfortable.
CHUCK
The Chicken Kiev here is un-fuckin-believable.
A WAITRESS LIELA approaches. She is a dark, Polynesian-looking woman of about 28. She has a round, cheerful face, and a full, rounded figure not unlike Rosanne.
Unlike Rosanne, Liela is not shy about her looks, wearing a low-cut blouse and a skirt with a slit revealing a glimpse of large, but still shapely leg. She starts to pass out menus.
LIELA
Hi, I'm Liela I'll be your server tonight. Drinks anyone?
CHERI
Maybe some of your house wine?
CHUCK
Me too. Derek?
Derek is still preoccupied and uncomfortable.
DEREK
Huh? Oh a beer for me, thanks.
An uncomfortable pause.
CHERI
Rosie?
Roseanne is now feeling very embarrassed and awkward.
ROSEANNE
Uh I'll have the wine, too.
(under her breath)
In fact, just bring me the bottle.
Liela nods, looking at Rosanne. She smiles at her.
LIELA
Be right back.
INT. THE CAFE (LATER) NIGHT
Cheri, Chuck and Derek eat as they laugh and talk. Roseanne just picks at her food quietly. Liela walks by.
LIELA
Everything alright, here?
Cheri, Chuck and Derek nod in agreement: Great, Just fine, etc. Liela looks at Roseanne and smiles.
LIELA
(places a hand on her arm)
How 'bout you?
Roseanne looks up. Their eyes meet. Roseanne smiles sadly.
ROSEANNE
I I'm fine, thanks.
Liela nods, still looking at her before turning to leave.
INT. CAFE (STILL LATER) NIGHT
Rosanne sits at the table alone, nuring a glass of wine. The other plates have been cleared away.
Liela comes up.
LIELA
What happened to your friends?
ROSANNE
(sighs)
Derek got a sudden call on his cel and had to leave.
LIELA
Oh, the guy you were sittin' with?
ROSEANNE
(nods)
Apparently, his hot-comb broke.
Liela nods, understanding.
Rosanne turns back to her wine. Liela watches her for a moment. She puts a hand on Roseanne's shoulder.
LIELA
I'm off in a few minutes, if you want to talk.
Roseanne looks up and smiles.
INT. BAR OF THE CAFE NIGHT
Liela and Roseanne are seated at a table, sharing a bottle of wine as they talk.
ROSEANNE
I think Cheri meant well.
LIELA
Still, that's kinda crappy just leaving you there with him.
ROSEANNE
I'm fine with it, really.
(giggles)
I didn't want her sympathy or apologies, anyway.
Liela nods. The two women smile at each other as they each take a drink.
X-FADE:
INT. BAR IN THE CAFE (LATER) NIGHT
Roseanne and Liela seem to be hitting it off nicely as they talk and talk like old friends.
ROSEANNE
My god! They just walked in on you?!?
LIELA
Can you believe it?
The two women laugh.
LIELA
So how about you?
ROSEANNE
What about me?
LIELA
C'mon, girl your first -
Liela is interrupted by the WAITER.
WAITER
Last call, ladies.
LIELA
Want anything else, darlin'?
Roseanne shakes her head.
ROSEANNE
It's getting late. I should probably go.
The waiter nods and leaves.
LIELA
You gotta way home?
ROSEANNE
(rising)
I was just going to call a cab -
Liela gets up and puts a hand on her arm.
LIELA
Which way you goin'? I could probably give you a lift -
Roseanne looks at Liela and considers this. She smiles and nods. The two women walk out, arm-in-arm.
EXT. OUTSIDE ROSEANNE'S APARTMENT BUILDING NIGHT
Liela has just pulled up. She shuts down the motor. The two women are quiet a moment, looking at each other.
LIELA
I'm glad you hung around.
Roseanne smiles.
ROSEANNE
You want to come in for a moment?
A beat.
LIELA
Sure.
The two women get out of the car and start for the building.
Liela takes Roseanne's hand.
INT. ROSEANNE'S APARTMENT NIGHT
Roseanne and Liela are seated on the sofa. Roseanne is giving Liela a neck and shoulder massage.
LIELA
(blissfully)
Mmmm...nice, darlin'.
ROSEANNE
The least I could do for you driving me home.
Roseanne finishes. Liela sits back and looks over at Roseanne adminringly. Roseanne smiles a moment.
ROSEANNE
What?
LIELA
That guy you were with don't know what he missed.
Roseanne giggles.
ROSEANNE
What makes you say that?
Liela looks at Roseanne a moment, then takes her hand.
LIELA
You're a very sexy lady.
Roseanne laughs out loud at that.
LIELA
Your problem is, you just don't know it.
Rosanne sighs and turns away.
ROSEANNE
Not like I have a ton of experience.
Slowly, Liela slips an arm around Roseanne. This takes Roseanne off-guard, but she doesn't resist. Instead, she turns toward Liela.
LIELA
Did you ever have a special girlfriend when you were in school?
Roseanne hesitates.
ROSEANNE
What do you mean?
LIELA
You know the one you shared everything with.
Roseanne shakes her head slowly.
LIELA
Come here...
Slowly, Liela pulls Roseanne close. Roseanne doesn't resist. Liela holds her closely, stroking her hair.
LIELA
Who gave you your very first kiss?
ROSEANNE
Probably my Mom or Dad...
LIELA
You know what I mean.
Again, Roseanne sighs.
ROSEANNE
None of the guys wanted to kiss a fat chick.
LIELA
So, who needs one of them?
Roseanne looks up at Liela. They gaze at each other of a moment.
Slowly, Liela brings her mouth to Roseanne's, and they kiss.
LIELA
Nice...
The two women kiss again, and a third time...
X-FADE:
INT. ROSEANNE'S APARTMENT (LATER)
By now, Liela and Roseanne are making out like two teenagers.
They pause for a moment, still gazing at each other as they caress.
ROSEANNE
I...I've never felt like this...
Roseanne and Liela share a long, deep kiss.
LIELA
So beautiful...
She kisses Roseanne again on the mouth; Roseanne starts kissing her neck.
LIELA
(breathless)
Have you ever gotten naked with someone...?
Rosanne shakes her head.
Slowly, Liela pulls back from Roseanne.
The two women gaze at each other.
Liela takes Roseanne by the hand. Slowly, they rise from the sofa and start toward the bedroom...
INT. ROSEANNE'S BEDROOM NIGHT
Candles burn around the room as Liela and Roseanne lie naked on the bed together, kissing and making love.
INT. ROSANNE'S BEDROOM NIGHT (LATER)
Liela and Roseanne continue making love, their bodies entwined, arms and legs wrapped around each other as they kiss ravenously.
INT. ROSEANNE'S BEDROOM NIGHT (LATER)
Roseanne and Liela have their hands between each other's thighs, moving rhythmically together as they kiss again and again.
Suddenly, Roseanne throws her head back. She cries out in ecstacy.
INT. ROSEANNE'S BEDROOM NIGHT (LATER)
Roseanne and Liela sleep contentedly in each other's arms.
INT. ROSEANNE'S BEDROOM DAY
It is the next morning. Roseanne is still sleeping. Liela is propped up on one arm, watching her, tenderly caressing her bare waist and hip.
Slowly, Roseanne's eyes open. She yawns and turns over to look up at Liela.
LIELA
(smiles)
Good morning, sweet one.
Roseanne looks at Liela a moment. Hesitant at first, she begins caressing Liela.
ROSEANNE
I've never done anything like this before.
LIELA
What...make love with another woman?
ROSEANNE
Make love, period.
Liela is surprised, then pleased.
LIELA
You coulda fooled me, girlfriend.
Liela kisses Rosanne's mouth. Roseanne responds - slowly, at first, then more and more ardently.
Before long, they have started making love again.
INT. ROSEANNE'S BATHROOM DAY
Roseanne and Liela stand under the shower in a close embrace, their mouths fastened together in ravenous kisses.
INT. ROSEANNE'S DINING ROOM DAY
Roseanne and Liela sit at the table, sipping tea and gazing at each other.
ROSEANNE
So...
LIELA
So, what...?
ROSEANNE
Where do we go from here?
Liela just smiles. Roseanne takes her hand tenderly.
ROSEANNE
I I've never felt this way...
LIELA
It's been a long time for me.
ROSEANNE
I...I feel like I could fall in love...with you...
At this, Liela leans over the table and kisses Roseanne's lips.
LIELA
I was attracted to you the first time I saw you.
ROSEANNE
Really...?
At this. Liela rises, comes around and takes Roseanne by the hands. Slowly, Roseanne rises to her feet. They embrace.
Liela runs her lips across Roseanne's ear.
LIELA
(whispers)
I want to be your lover...
Liela and Roseanne start kissing each other...
X-FADE:
INT. ROSEANNE'S CUBICLE AT MINDLESS, INC.-DAY
Rosanne enters the cubicle. She is different. Her skirt is shorter, her neckline lower. Her hair is down and full around her shoulders. She carries herself confidently, secure in her sexuality.
She sits down and starts her computer.
Cheri pokes her rhead in.
CHERI
Hey, Rosie we missed you yesterday.
(kneels down and whispers)
What
happened after Chuck and I left? Did you
two...?
ROSEANNE
Derek was a complete asshole.
CHERI
Oh, no...
ROSEANNE
I can't believe you didn't pick up on it.
CHERI
Rosie, I am so sorry -
ROSEANNE
(turning and smiling)
It's okay, Cher.
(touches her arm)
Just don't fix me up again.
Roseanne turns back to her work.
ROSEANNE
Anyway, the evening wasn't a total loss.
CHERI
Oh?
ROSEANNE
The gal who waited on us was a lot of fun.
CHERI
Really? What - ?
ROSEANNE
I had a drink in the bar - she'd just gotten off, so we hung out for awhile.
CHERI
Oh, well, that's good -
A RECEPTIONIST looks in.
RECEPTIONIST
Excuse me, Ms. Lilenby -
ROSEANNE
Yes?
RECEPTIONIST
Call for you on Line Three. Said her name was Li -
ROSEANNE
Thanks.
The receptionist leaves; Roseanne turns to Cheri.
ROSEANNE
Would you excuse me a sec?
CHERI
(nods as she leaves)
Well...I'm glad you at least made a new friend.
She is gone. Roseanne picks up the phone.
ROSANNE
Roseanne Lilenby...hey, you...uh-huh...Anytime...oh, I miss you, too...of course! When do you get off...? I'll see you then...I can't wait...I love you, too...'bye.
FADE TO BLACK
THE END