2005
After discovering his ex-girlfriend Emily's body, Brendan Frye infiltrates a high school drug ring, seeking answers from various contacts. He navigates a dangerous world of double-crosses and violence, uncovering that Emily was pregnant and attempting to expose the drug operation. The investigation culminates in a violent confrontation where Tugger kills Dode, and Brendan ultimately exposes Laura Dannon as the mastermind. Brendan confronts Laura on the basketball field, revealing her manipulation of the drug operation and her role in Emily's death by inducing a miscarriage that led to an accidental overdose.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Brick follows Brendan as he investigates Emily’s death in his high school’s underground drug world, uncovering layers of betrayal among peers and crime bosses.
Open full beat sheetBrendan Frye is listed as Protagonist. A high school student, intelligent, observant, and determined to solve the mystery of Emily's death. In the parsed data, Brendan Frye is connected to 66 scenes, 169 dialogue lines, 169 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
66 scenes / 169 dialogue linesLaura Dannon is listed as Antagonist. A beautiful, manipulative student from the upper-crust crowd. In the parsed data, Laura Dannon is connected to 16 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
16 scenes / 22 dialogue linesTugger is listed as Antagonist. A lanky, shaved-head enforcer for the Pin. In the parsed data, Tugger is connected to 12 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.
12 scenes / 28 dialogue linesThe Brain is listed as Informant. A short student with large glasses who provides information to Brendan. In the parsed data, The Brain is connected to 11 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
11 scenes / 26 dialogue linesThe Pin is listed as Antagonist. A local drug kingpin, sallow and mysterious. In the parsed data, The Pin is connected to 10 scenes, 53 dialogue lines, 73 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
10 scenes / 53 dialogue linesDode is listed as Informant. A thin, delicate, and unstable character involved in the drug scene. In the parsed data, Dode is connected to 7 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 60 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
7 scenes / 26 dialogue linesEmily Kostich is listed as Deceased. Brendan's ex-girlfriend, involved in dangerous circles. In the parsed data, Emily Kostich is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesKara is listed as Antagonist/Informant. A sharp-eyed drama student and small-time dealer. In the parsed data, Kara is connected to 6 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
6 scenes / 17 dialogue linesGary Trueman is listed as Assistant Vice Principal. School administrator who uses Brendan for information. In the parsed data, Gary Trueman is connected to 2 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
2 scenes / 4 dialogue linesBrad Bramish is listed as Antagonist. A jock and boyfriend of Laura Dannon. In the parsed data, Brad Bramish is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBrendan discovers Emily's body in the runoff tunnel.
Brendan Frye, Emily KostichBrendan finds a note from Emily in his locker.
Brendan Frye, Emily KostichBrendan receives a cryptic phone call from Emily.
Brendan Frye, Emily KostichBrendan questions The Brain about Emily's recent activities.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan confronts Kara about Emily.
Brendan Frye, KaraBrendan finds a flyer for a party in Kara's dressing room.
Brendan FryeBrendan calls the number on the flyer and speaks to Laura.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan attends the party and confronts Brad and Laura.
Brendan Frye, Laura Dannon, Brad BramishBrendan and Laura discuss Emily.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan finds Dode at Carrows.
Brendan Frye, DodeBrendan confronts Dode and his stoner friends about Emily's whereabouts.
Brendan Frye, DodeBrendan hides and follows Dode.
Brendan Frye, DodeBrendan watches Dode meet a girl.
Brendan Frye, Emily Kostich, DodeDode enters the theater.
Brendan Frye, DodeBrendan meets Emily.
Brendan Frye, Emily KostichBrendan examines the address book.
Brendan FryeBrendan shows the note to The Brain.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan has a nightmare and decodes the symbol.
Brendan FryeBrendan finds Emily's body.
Brendan Frye, Emily KostichBrendan recruits The Brain for the investigation.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan reflects on his relationship with Emily.
Brendan Frye, Emily KostichBrendan confronts Kara.
Brendan Frye, KaraBrendan confronts Kara about Dode and the Pin, then enters the theater.
Brendan Frye, KaraBrendan instructs the Brain to tail Kara.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan provokes Brad Bramish and fights him.
Brendan Frye, Laura Dannon, Brad BramishLaura confronts Brendan about his behavior.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan calls the Brain for an update.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan meets with Trueman.
Brendan Frye, Gary TruemanBrendan is confronted by Tugger and demands to see the Pin.
Brendan Frye, TuggerBrendan meets the Pin.
Brendan Frye, Laura Dannon, The Pin, TuggerBrendan eats with the Pin and his mother.
Brendan Frye, The Pin, TuggerBrendan meets with The Pin and Tugger at the Pin's house to negotiate his role.
Brendan Frye, The Pin, TuggerLaura drives Brendan back to school.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonLaura explains her connection to Emily and the Pin.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan searches for Kara.
Brendan FryeBrendan confronts Kara about Dode.
Brendan Frye, KaraBrendan updates The Brain on his progress.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan finds a note and is attacked by a lug.
Brendan FryeBrendan calls The Brain and is picked up by the Pin.
Brendan Frye, The Brain, The PinThe Pin confirms Brendan's employment.
Brendan Frye, The PinBrendan receives a threatening phone call.
Brendan FryeBrendan and the Pin discuss the business.
Brendan Frye, The Pin, TuggerThe Brain warns Brendan about Trueman.
Brendan Frye, The BrainThe Brain shares information about Frisco Farr.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan searches the Pin's house.
Brendan FryeBrendan searches a storage room, finds a brick of white powder, and is attacked by Tugger.
Brendan Frye, TuggerTugger explains the drug operation to Brendan while the Pin arrives.
Tugger, Brendan Frye, The PinBrendan leaves the Pin's house with Laura.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan attempts to use a payphone and suffers a coughing fit.
Brendan FryeLaura tends to a feverish Brendan.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan instructs Laura on her role in the upcoming meeting.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan confronts Dode.
Brendan Frye, DodeTugger kills Dode.
Brendan Frye, Tugger, The Pin, DodeBrendan wakes up in Tugger's house.
Brendan Frye, TuggerBrendan leaves Tugger's house.
Brendan FryeBrendan calls The Brain.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan confronts Kara.
Brendan Frye, KaraBrendan chases Kara out of the dressing room.
Brendan Frye, KaraBrendan talks to the Pin.
Brendan Frye, The Pin, Laura DannonLaura drives Brendan back.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan advises Tugger to make peace with the Pin.
Brendan Frye, Tugger, Laura DannonBrendan lies in bed, sweating and feverish. Laura enters, comforts him, and they discuss the upcoming meeting with the Pin.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonBrendan prepares Tugger for the meeting with the Pin, arranging a decoy plan.
Brendan Frye, TuggerBrendan calls the Brain from a payphone to coordinate surveillance.
Brendan Frye, The BrainBrendan mediates a tense meeting between the Pin and Tugger, which devolves into violence.
Brendan Frye, The Pin, TuggerBrendan confronts Laura about her role in Emily's death and her betrayal.
Brendan Frye, Laura DannonI'm on the in, top level of the tower and I know everyone, but I don't know all what goes on. I knew Em when she tried to get with me and Brad, and I liked her. She was smart. But she wasn't us, and it didn't work. When she left she took some souvenirs, dirty habits she wasn't strong enough to control and a connection to the Pin to keep them going. With me?
I gotta lay something out. You're coming into a certain situation, and I'm bringing you in sort of because of it. I didn't tell Tugger to hit you for the Brad Bramish thing. Laura and I, I decided I oughta hear what you were gunning for before I made an enemy. Tug just did it, though. He was hot, and he just hit you. He's been doing that.
It's not, cause that's not why she was killed, and it's real important to you, cause the person who killed her's real close, and cause he's got a lot to lose, and he knows if I don't bury him by spilling to you I spill to the bulls and bury him for real, and he's really really scared - she had a kid in her and he couldn't stand -
Okay, you've got to, what you've got to do is drive around to the Carrows lot. I'll be up on the, the blacktop, the basketball field. So you've got to go by you or me to get down there. If you see anyone but the Pin or Tugger or their crew go down into the ravine, honk four times, long short long short. But don't be seen.
She sprung it on me, just. That's a hell of a thing to spring on a guy. I don't remember much. Laura talked me down after, said whatever, she knew her, said it wasn't true, but I still think sometimes. I think bout it being true. Bout it being mine. And maybe I did it cause I thought it was true. A hell of a thing.
Frisco Farr was found on a sidewalk outside Pinkerton's Deli three weeks ago. He was in a coma, his stomach contained a sausage sandwich, a horse dose of Heroin and traces of Choleric Tricemate, a poisonous chemical found in laundry detergent. Frisco's still under and nobody's talking, so nothing's come of it.
The VP and I needed to ask you a few questions about Emily Kostich, who you might have heard is missing. It's a very serious thing. The police are involved. The VP and I knew you two were close, so the VP and I came to ask you questions, but you were truant. If you don't have a valid excuse-
Uh huh. Laura's working with me now, and I'll have the Pin and Tug in my corner soon. The sooner I get the truth from Dode or the truth about Dode from you, the safer you'll both be. No? Pass it on to Dode anyway. Maybe he'll have the sense to get out from under you before he gets hurt.
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