ALLISON
ALLISON is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, ALLISON is connected to 39 scenes, 298 dialogue lines, 414 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
39 scenes / 298 dialogue lines93Scenes
25Characters
27Pages
8Dialogue samples
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A Good Person Save the Cat analysis
A Good Person interweaves Allison’s struggle with addiction after a fatal car accident and Daniel’s attempts to guide his grieving granddaughter Ryan.
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Daniel Adams
Daniel Adams is listed as Retired cop, model train hobbyist. Morgan Freeman, older, grieving father, recovering alcoholic. In the parsed data, Daniel Adams is connected to 26 scenes, 172 dialogue lines, 173 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
26 scenes / 172 dialogue linesRyan
Ryan is listed as Daniel's granddaughter. 15-16, African American, grieving daughter of Molly and Jesse. In the parsed data, Ryan is connected to 17 scenes, 108 dialogue lines, 338 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
17 scenes / 108 dialogue linesDiane
Diane is listed as Allison's mother. 52, struggling with her own coping mechanisms. In the parsed data, Diane is connected to 12 scenes, 88 dialogue lines, 148 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
12 scenes / 88 dialogue linesSimone
Simone is listed as NA group secretary. Tough, 40s, Allison's sponsor. In the parsed data, Simone is connected to 9 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 77 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.
9 scenes / 27 dialogue linesNATHAN
NATHAN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, NATHAN is connected to 8 scenes, 66 dialogue lines, 124 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
8 scenes / 66 dialogue linesQUINN
QUINN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, QUINN is connected to 4 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 67.
4 scenes / 9 dialogue linesTHOMAS
THOMAS is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, THOMAS is connected to 3 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 67.
3 scenes / 12 dialogue linesUNKNOWN
UNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 3 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 5.
3 scenes / 12 dialogue linesMARK
MARK is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, MARK is connected to 2 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 72 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
2 scenes / 33 dialogue linesGROUP
GROUP is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, GROUP is connected to 2 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.
2 scenes / 3 dialogue linesDIEGO
DIEGO is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, DIEGO is connected to 1 scene, 22 dialogue lines, 48 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
1 scenes / 22 dialogue linesBECKA
BECKA is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, BECKA is connected to 1 scene, 13 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
1 scenes / 13 dialogue linesJesse
Jesse is listed as Molly's husband. 38, African American, deceased. In the parsed data, Jesse is connected to 1 scene, 6 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
1 scenes / 6 dialogue linesPHARMACIST
PHARMACIST is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, PHARMACIST is connected to 1 scene, 6 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
1 scenes / 6 dialogue linesMolly
Molly is listed as Nathan's sister. 35, African American, deceased. In the parsed data, Molly is connected to 1 scene, 5 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
1 scenes / 5 dialogue linesGABRIELLA
GABRIELLA is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, GABRIELLA is connected to 1 scene, 5 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 5 dialogue linesINFLUENCER
INFLUENCER is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, INFLUENCER is connected to 1 scene, 5 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
1 scenes / 5 dialogue linesSANDRA
SANDRA is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, SANDRA is connected to 1 scene, 5 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
1 scenes / 5 dialogue linesJOELLE
JOELLE is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, JOELLE is connected to 1 scene, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
1 scenes / 4 dialogue linesALBERT
ALBERT is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, ALBERT is connected to 1 scene, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
1 scenes / 4 dialogue linesWAITER
WAITER is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, WAITER is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
1 scenes / 3 dialogue linesAllison Johnson
Allison Johnson is listed as Protagonist. 26, Florence Pugh, recovering addict, survivor of a fatal car accident. In the parsed data, Allison Johnson is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
1 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPOLICEMAN
POLICEMAN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, POLICEMAN is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
1 scenes / 3 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. UNKNOWN SCENE
This scene block presents the title page of a screenplay, featuring the title "A Good Person," the writer "Zach Braff," and a "FINAL MOVIE SCRIPT" designation.
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2. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - BASEMENT - DAY
The scene opens with a detailed visual description of an intricate, perfect model train town, which is then revealed to be Daniel Adams's hobby. Daniel, a model train enthusiast, narrates about the order and control he finds in his miniature world, contrasting it with the unpredictable nature of real life.
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3. INT. ALLISON AND NATHAN'S HOUSE - EVENING
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4. INT. ALLISON AND NATHAN'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - LATER
Allison and Nathan are in bed, playfully discussing Allison's work flirting, Nathan's love for old trucks, and Allison's career aspirations, which culminates in a silly dance and a cuddle.
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5. INT. ALLISON'S CAR - DAY
Allison, Molly, and Jesse are stuck in traffic on a freeway, discussing family and wedding dresses, when a construction vehicle suddenly backs onto the highway, leading to a terrifying near-accident.
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6. INT. DANIEL'S CAR - DA Y
Daniel drops off his granddaughter, Ryan, at school, but a phone call from his son, Nathan, delivers shocking news that visibly distresses Daniel and causes him to change his plans for Ryan's pickup.
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7. INT. HOSPITAL ICU - DAY
Allison, recovering in the ICU, is shielded by her mother and Nathan from the truth about her accident until a State Trooper reveals fatalities, leading to Allison's devastating realization that Molly and Jesse are gone.
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8. EXT. DIANE'S HOUSE - DAY
The scene establishes the exterior of Diane's house, highlighting its neglected appearance with cracked paint and long grass.
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9. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BATHROOM - DAY
Allison attempts to cut her own hair by following a YouTube influencer's tutorial, resulting in a less-than-ideal outcome despite the influencer's positive affirmations.
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10. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Diane returns home to find her daughter Allison with a new haircut and a messy house, leading to a heated argument about Allison's lifestyle, her demand for pain pills, and accusations of hypocrisy.
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11. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS
Allison enters Diane's bathroom to find drugs, leading to a physical struggle where Diane flushes the pills down the toilet, enraging Allison who then runs out of the bathroom.
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12. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Allie, bleeding from her elbow, runs out of Diane's house while Diane tries to stop her, leading to a heated argument between them.
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13. EXT. DIANE'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Allie rides off on a BMX bicycle, ignoring Diane's calls and telling her to leave her alone.
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14. EXT. NEW HIGH SCHOOL - SOCCER FIELD - DAY
Ryan, still grieving her parents, gets into a physical fight on the soccer field with Gabriella after Gabriella insults Ryan's deceased mother. Daniel, Ryan's supporter, tries to intervene, and after Ryan quits the game, he comforts her and offers to help her with her fighting skills.
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15. EXT. PHARMACY - LATER
Allie arrives at the pharmacy on her bike and leaves it outside the door.
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16. INT. PHARMACY - MOMENTS LATER
Allie attempts to refill her Oxycontin prescription at a pharmacy but is denied by the Pharmacist, who suggests her doctor is trying to wean her off due to addiction concerns. Allie becomes agitated, reveals a bleeding elbow, and ultimately storms out after being given an opioid addiction pamphlet, stealing "Hello Kitty" barrettes on her way.
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17. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Allie is seen vigorously exercising on a dusty Peloton bike in her bedroom, sweating as she races.
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18. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BATHROOM - LATER
Allie searches under the sink, finding a photo of herself and Nathan, before chugging a bottle of cold medicine.
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19. INT. ALLISON'S CAR - FLASHBACK
In a flashback, Allie, Molly, and Jesse are shown inside Allison's car at the moment of a violent impact, with glass shattered everywhere and bloody airbags deployed.
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20. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BATHROOM - LATER
Allie wakes up from a nightmare, drenched in sweat and still on the bathroom floor.
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21. EXT. STREETS - MORNING
Allie, dressed in a business suit, rides her BMX bike down the street in the morning.
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22. INT. POSH RESTAURANT - MORNING
Allison meets her friend Becka for breakfast and attempts to blackmail her into providing Oxycontin by threatening to reveal an embarrassing secret from Becka's bachelorette party, leading to a heated argument and Becka storming off. The scene ends with a sympathetic waiter giving Allison a coffee spiked with tequila.
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23. INT. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY
Daniel waits in a hallway outside an office, and then Sandra Keen, Ryan's Guidance Counselor, emerges from the office.
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24. INT. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL - PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE - DAY
Daniel and Sandra meet with Principal Alberto Reyes to discuss Ryan's behavioral issues at school, including difficulty assimilating, hostility towards teachers, and a recent fight. The principal informs Daniel that despite understanding Ryan's grief, if her behavior doesn't improve, she will be expelled.
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25. INT. DIVE BAR - DAY
Allie, a former popular high school student, encounters two old classmates, Mark and Diego, in a dive bar and, after some tense conversation about her past accident and current struggles, eventually admits to being a "fucking junkie" in exchange for their help in getting Oxy.
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26. EXT. DIVE BAR - BACK DOOR - LATER
Mark and Diego prepare and smoke heroin, which Allison also partakes in, despite her initial hesitation.
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27. INT. DIVE BAR - BACK STAIRS - LATER
Allie wakes up on the dirty back stairs of a dive bar and vomits.
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28. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT
Allison returns home looking ill to her worried mother, Diane, who apologizes for flushing Allison's pills and then provides her with new ones. Diane reassures Allison that they will tackle her issues later, prioritizing her safety and comfort for now.
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29. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - LATER
Diane gives Allison a haircut while Allison is high on Oxy, leading to a tender conversation about Diane's childhood memory of cutting her grandmother's hair and a moment of shared laughter.
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30. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - AF TERNOON
Daniel returns home with Chinese food and calls out for Ryan, only to discover her making out with Quinn in her bedroom.
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31. INT./EXT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - RYAN'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
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32. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Daniel, seething with rage, enters his kitchen and retrieves a bottle of whiskey, then struggles with the decision to drink it.
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33. EXT. SUBURBAN ROADS/CHURCH - MORNING
Allison rides her bike to a small church, checking an address on a scrap of paper, and covertly takes half a pill before entering.
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34. INT. CHURCH HALL - DAY
Allie sheepishly enters an NA meeting, but upon seeing Daniel and making eye contact, she quickly races out the door.
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35. INT. CHURCH LOBBY - MOMENTS LATER
Daniel attempts to persuade a reluctant Allison to stay at an AA meeting, eventually confessing that her presence is a significant reason for his own attendance, and successfully leads her back inside.
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36. INT. CHURCH HALL - MOMENTS LATER
Daniel and Allie re-enter an AA meeting led by Simone, who opens the meeting with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer, which the group recites.
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37. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - PORCH - DAY
Allison tells her mother, Diane, that she attended an NA meeting and saw Daniel, her almost father-in-law, there, which concerns Diane due to past legal issues. Allison then expresses her need for inpatient help, but Diane dismisses it due to financial constraints and refuses to ask Allison's estranged father for assistance, leading to Allison walking off upset.
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38. EXT. DUCK POND - DAY
Daniel and Nathan have a tense conversation at a duck pond about their difficult past, Daniel's current struggles with Ryan, and a recent encounter Daniel had with Allie at an AA meeting, which ends with Nathan leaving despite Daniel's plea for help.
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39. EXT. SOUTH ORANGE TRAIN STATION - LATER
Nathan watches a video of Allison serenading him on their first date, a memory he cherishes, but after a moment of contemplation, he deletes it from his phone.
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40. INT. CHURCH HALL - DAY
In a church hall support group, Daniel recounts the devastating story of how his alcoholism led him to beat his son so badly that he lost hearing in one ear, a revelation that deeply shocks Allie.
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41. INT. DINER - DAY
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42. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - BASEMENT - DAY
Daniel and his granddaughter Ryan discuss her phone, her social life at college, and her sexual activity, ultimately agreeing that she can have her phone back if she starts taking birth control.
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43. EXT. SETON HALL CAMPUS - DAY
Allie and Simone walk through campus, discussing Allie's past as a swimmer and her father's abandonment. Simone then confronts Allie about her drug use and agrees to sponsor her, but only if Allie commits to recovery, including attending 90 meetings in 90 days and sharing with the group.
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44. INT. CHURCH HALL - DAY
Allison attends a support group, revealing her pill addiction stems from a traumatic car accident she caused, which killed two people and left her with physical and emotional pain.
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45. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - BASEMENT - DAY
Daniel shows Allison his elaborate model train set, which he reveals is inspired by his life, including his first kiss and his return from Vietnam. He explains that the train set allows him to control narratives from his past, contrasting with his real-life experiences, and Allison uses the train's microphone to playfully change the subject when Daniel asks about Nathan.
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46. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Ryan unexpectedly returns home early from school and recognizes Allison, who is visiting Daniel, as Nathan's fiancée and the driver in the accident that killed Nathan. Ryan becomes distraught and confronts Allison, blaming her for ruining her life, while Daniel tries to mediate the tense encounter.
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47. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - LATER
A tense dinner conversation between Daniel, Ryan, and Allison reveals Allison's past drug use and Ryan's current academic and behavioral issues, culminating in Allison offering Ryan support despite Daniel's later request for her to stay away.
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48. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BEDROOM - MORNING
Allie tries to write a song but gets frustrated, then almost checks Nathan's Instagram before receiving a text from Ryan asking her to coffee.
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49. INT. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA - INTERCUT
Ryan and Allie text each other, with Allie trying to convince Ryan to rejoin the soccer team by promising to attend a game. Ryan reluctantly agrees, motivated by her desire to get into Stanford.
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50. EXT. SOCCER FIELD - DAY
Daniel and Allison watch a soccer game, cheering for Ryan, and Daniel silently thanks Allison, sharing a brief moment before they return their attention to the game.
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51. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S ROOM - NIGHT
Allie suffers from withdrawal symptoms and insomnia, tossing and turning in bed and trying to alleviate her discomfort.
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52. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S ROOM - MORNING
Allie lies awake in bed and receives a text from Daniel suggesting she meet Ryan for coffee after school.
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53. EXT. HIP COFFEE SHOP - DAY
Allie arrives at a hip coffee shop on her bike and locks it.
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54. INT. HIP COFFEE SHOP - MOMENTS LATER
In a coffee shop, Ryan questions Allison about a past accident and her breakup with Nate, then reveals details about Nate's new girlfriend, which deeply distresses Allison.
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55. INT. HIP COFFEE SHOP - BATHROOM - MOMENTS LATER
In a coffee shop bathroom, Allie scrolls through Nathan's Instagram, seeing flashes of his life with his girlfriend, and silently cries over what might have been.
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56. INT. HIP COFFEE SHOP - MOMENTS LATER
Allie, with red eyes, tells Daniel she has a job interview and needs to leave, but Daniel realizes she's experiencing withdrawal and offers support and advice. Allie then quickly says goodbye to Ryan before Daniel complains about the coffee price.
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57. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BEDROOM - LATER
Allie crushes and snorts pills, then experiences an intense high with a montage of her life flashing before her eyes.
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58. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BATHROOM - EVENING
Allison is startled awake in the bathtub by a dripping faucet, with a drop landing directly in her eye.
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59. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Allison plays the piano in her room.
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60. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S ROOM - LATER
Allison lies depressed in her room, ignoring her mother Diane's attempts to bond and brainstorm craft business ideas, while also receiving text messages from Ryan.
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61. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - INTERCUT
Ryan attempts to persuade Allison to go to the city to see a band, but Allison resists, citing Daniel and her songwriting. Simultaneously, Diane, off-screen, suggests paper mache, while Allison battles internal conflict and self-loathing.
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62. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
Allie steps over her mom, Diane, who then walks to the bathroom holding a canister of pills and slams the door.
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63. INT. DIANE'S HOUSE - ALLISON'S BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS
Allison considers taking a lethal dose of pills but, after a quick flash of Nathan, spits them out and watches them go down the drain, terrified.
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64. EXT. SOUTH ORANGE TRAIN STATION - NIGHT
Ryan waits for Allison at a train station, but is on the wrong platform. Allison points out his mistake, which Ryan good-naturedly acknowledges.
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65. INT./EXT. DIANE'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Daniel visits Diane's house late at night, seeking his granddaughter Ryan, who he suspects is with Diane's daughter Allie, and the two parents share their concerns about their missing children and Daniel's positive influence on Allie.
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66. INT. ROCK CLUB - NIGHT
Ryan brings Allison to a rock club where she initially enjoys the music and spots Quinn, but her mood is shattered when Ryan orchestrates a surprise reunion with her ex-boyfriend Nathan, who arrives with his new girlfriend Joelle, leading Allison to flee.
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67. INT. ROCK CLUB - BACK BAR - MOMENTS LATER
Allison confronts Ryan about an action that deeply upset her, while Thomas and Quinn arrive to celebrate and invite them to a party, which Allison eagerly accepts before they all leave, observed by a confused Nathan.
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68. INT. SIMONE'S APART MENT - NIGHT
Simone, Max, and their toddler Elvis are eating takeout and watching TV when Simone receives a phone call.
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69. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - INTERCUT BACK AND FORTH
Daniel expresses concern about not being able to find Ryan and Allie, leading Simone to offer assistance. Max then suggests using "Find My Phone" to locate Daniel's granddaughter, a technology Daniel is unfamiliar with.
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70. INT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - NIGHT
At a Williamsburg loft party, Allison, distracted by a barrage of missed texts, buys heroin from Jarvis with Thomas's help and snorts a small amount. Thomas then talks to Allison about his music and aspirations for fame, while Ryan is led into a bedroom by Quinn.
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71. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Daniel uses "Find My Phone" with Simone's guidance to locate a device, which appears on a map showing a dot on a loft in Williamsburg.
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72. INT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Ryan and Quinn are making out when Ryan's phone pings, distracting her. Ryan notices her phone is displaying a "FIND MY PHONE ALERT."
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73. INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Daniel reacts with shock upon seeing an apartment pinpointed on his computer.
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74. INT. SIMONE'S APARTMENT - INTERCUT BACK AND FORTH
Simone attempts to de-escalate an enraged Daniel over the phone, who, after learning someone's location, hangs up and retrieves both whiskey and a revolver.
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75. INT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - NIGHT
An intoxicated Allie struggles to get up from a couch, then stumbles through a crowded party, disoriented, as she searches for someone named Ryan.
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76. EXT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - MOMENTS LATER
Simone's car screeches to a halt at the apartment, and as Daniel exits, an empty whiskey bottle falls from his pocket and shatters, which Simone observes.
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77. INT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - STAIRCASE - CONTINUOUS
Daniel climbs the stairs in a Williamsburg loft and pulls out his gun.
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78. INT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - MOMENTS LATER
Allison attempts to get Ryan to open a locked bedroom door, but after Quinn tells her to leave, a drunken Daniel arrives and kicks the door open when Ryan remains unresponsive.
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79. INT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Daniel confronts Quinn for groping Ryan, threatening him with a gun, but Nathan intervenes, disarms his father, and then punches Quinn before they all leave the party with Ryan.
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80. EXT. WILLIAMSBURG LOFT - NIGHT
Daniel confronts Allison, blaming her for the death of his daughter Molly and revealing details about the accident, before leaving with Nathan in a taxi, leaving Allison devastated.
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Dialogue examples
DANIEL I used to drink whiskey until I blacked out. Wake up in the morning to find out what I'd done; who I'd been. My father was a drunk, and he beat me right up until the day he died. So I promised myself I'd never lay a hand on my children. And I didn't... when I was sober. But in the blackness, I did. I'd always deny it in the morning. Because the truth is, I didn't remember. Sometimes there'd be a bruise. "Oh, you must have fallen. I'm your daddy, I'd never hurt you." August 11th, `99, I awoke on my front porch to the sound of both the church bells and the ice cream truck. I knew that meant Sunday. First thing I saw was my Captai n standing over me; poking my rib cage with his nightstick. An ambulance. My son, Nathan... sitting on the back bleeding from his head. The medics had bought him a popsicle. It turns out that in the blackness I'd beat him so badly he lost the hearing in his right ear. Forever.
ALLISON (CONT'D) We were going to look at wedding dresses. And then we weren't. It wasn't my fault. I wasn't on drugs or drunk at the time. But, uh... surviving that day, was/is the most painful thing I'll ever have to live through. I got hurt too. They put a hole in my head. Which helped, because at least I had something to blame the pain on. But then that healed, and I was still hurting. And I guess that's why I never noticed how bad it got. Because to me, I was still in so much pain. I was prescribed them for physical pain... and they really did help with that... but they also made me numb. Blissfully numb. Without them I want to die. Every day. I've never said that out loud before. I haven't really ever faced reality without them. And I don't know if I'll b e able to handle what I see, but I'm here to try. ALLISON (CONT'D) OK. That's it. What happens now?
SIMONE Go od afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is the regular meeting of the "Live and Let Live" group of Alcoholics Anonymous. My name is Simone and I'm an alcoholic and your secretary. Let us open the meeting with a moment of silence to do with as you wish, followed by the Serenity Prayer.
DIANE Remember how young Obama looked when he won? Like, two days later, his hair was grey. It's like they took him into some secret bunker and told him just how fucked everything is, and he came out looking 10 years older. Well you're on your way. Just keep on going to those meetings. "It works if you work it." That's one of their sayings.
MARK That's how I feel every fucking day of my life. But I can't seem to escape this town. It's like there's a force field around it. Some people know how to get out. The rest of us just keep bumping our heads against the glass.
ALLISON It means, mom, you're such a fucking hypocrite. You don't think I clock how many Xanax you're taking every night? ALLISON (CONT'D) Or how many glasses of wine? I know you think I'm just a zombie who doesn't notice anything, but I see exactly what's going on with you. So can I have my pills please?
MARK Dude, shut the fuck up. You think she wants to date you? Where you going to take her? You live with your mom. Goddamn. I'm sorry, Allison. My fucking friend has no tact at all. We're not used to having pretty girls such as yourself coming in here, so please excuse his lack of decor.
DANIEL (CONT'D) Uh, listen. Nathan. I've got Ryan here. I'm just dropping her off at school. Let me call you back in a bit. Yes, I did hear what you've said. I'll head right there. I just gotta drop her off.
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