Monday Snippet: Hostel Intent
Thanks to bookwormprinces for the kick in the pants I needed to start writing again. :)
Character bible here
This is a very short scene basically introducing Ian (Paul McGann) and transitioning Alan (John Simm) from his work world into his father's retirement village.
EXT. WHISPERING PINES. DAY. Alan sticks one leg out the car door and attempts to follow with the rest of his body, his effort impeded by the door frame colliding with his head. Grunting, he falls back into his seat and his phone clatters to the ground. Scowling in mixed frustration and embarrassment, he heaves himself from the car and scoops up his phone, checking it for damage. Aside from some minor scratches, there is none, but he does notice that he has no signal. Tucking it back in his pocket, he checks to see that the proximal scanner is still hidden under his jacket sleeve and walks toward the door marked "RECEPTION" with "ALL VISITORS PLEASE SIGN IN" in smaller letters underneath. A small bell tinkles as Alan pushes open the door. IAN COOPER looks up from his book with a broad smile and bounds out of his chair, leaving "THE MAKING OF A DETECTIVE" on the desk. IAN Welcome to Whispering Pines! Are you here to visit someone? ALAN (slightly disconcerted by Ian’s enthusiasm) Er, yeah, James Andrews. IAN Oh, you must be Alan! It’s so nice to meet you. Your father’s a very popular fellow around here, you know. And he talks about you all the time. Lloyd’s, right? ALAN (overwhelmed) What? IAN You work for Lloyd’s, don’t you? Loss adjustment? ALAN Oh, right. Yeah, I do. (beat) Listen, I don’t have long... IAN Of course, of course! Go right on in. You know where your father’s apartment is? Alan nods, returning through the door he came in with another tinkle.
Character bible here
This is a very short scene basically introducing Ian (Paul McGann) and transitioning Alan (John Simm) from his work world into his father's retirement village.
EXT. WHISPERING PINES. DAY. Alan sticks one leg out the car door and attempts to follow with the rest of his body, his effort impeded by the door frame colliding with his head. Grunting, he falls back into his seat and his phone clatters to the ground. Scowling in mixed frustration and embarrassment, he heaves himself from the car and scoops up his phone, checking it for damage. Aside from some minor scratches, there is none, but he does notice that he has no signal. Tucking it back in his pocket, he checks to see that the proximal scanner is still hidden under his jacket sleeve and walks toward the door marked "RECEPTION" with "ALL VISITORS PLEASE SIGN IN" in smaller letters underneath. A small bell tinkles as Alan pushes open the door. IAN COOPER looks up from his book with a broad smile and bounds out of his chair, leaving "THE MAKING OF A DETECTIVE" on the desk. IAN Welcome to Whispering Pines! Are you here to visit someone? ALAN (slightly disconcerted by Ian’s enthusiasm) Er, yeah, James Andrews. IAN Oh, you must be Alan! It’s so nice to meet you. Your father’s a very popular fellow around here, you know. And he talks about you all the time. Lloyd’s, right? ALAN (overwhelmed) What? IAN You work for Lloyd’s, don’t you? Loss adjustment? ALAN Oh, right. Yeah, I do. (beat) Listen, I don’t have long... IAN Of course, of course! Go right on in. You know where your father’s apartment is? Alan nods, returning through the door he came in with another tinkle.