Screenplay data
Justine Last, trapped in a mundane life and marriage, begins an affair with her younger, alienated coworker, Holden Worther. Their secret encounters intensify after a coworker's death, but as Justine tries to distance herself, her husband's friend discovers the infidelity and blackmails her. Justine reveals the affair to Holden, who then stages a robbery at their workplace before committing suicide. Phil confronts Justine about her infidelity, but they reconcile, and Justine discovers she is pregnant, leaving her to ponder her future in the life she once sought to escape.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Justine, a bored retail worker, forms an unconventional bond with Holden, a young customer.
Open full beat sheetJustine Last is listed as Protagonist. A 30-year-old woman working at Retail Rodeo, feeling trapped in her marriage and life. In the parsed data, Justine Last is connected to 54 scenes, 155 dialogue lines, 155 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
54 scenes / 155 dialogue linesHolden Worther is listed as Love Interest. A 22-year-old aspiring writer who works at Retail Rodeo and feels alienated from society. In the parsed data, Holden Worther is connected to 20 scenes, 51 dialogue lines, 51 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
20 scenes / 51 dialogue linesPhil Last is listed as Justine's Husband. A house painter who smokes marijuana and is often oblivious to Justine's unhappiness. In the parsed data, Phil Last is connected to 15 scenes, 59 dialogue lines, 59 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
15 scenes / 59 dialogue linesCheryl is listed as Coworker. A Retail Rodeo employee known for her eccentric P.A. announcements and makeup skills. In the parsed data, Cheryl is connected to 11 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
11 scenes / 25 dialogue linesBubba is listed as Phil's Friend. A house painter and Phil's best friend who harbors secret desires and envy. In the parsed data, Bubba is connected to 10 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
10 scenes / 25 dialogue linesJack Fields is listed as Store Manager. The manager of Retail Rodeo. In the parsed data, Jack Fields is connected to 9 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
9 scenes / 12 dialogue linesCorny is listed as Coworker. A religious Retail Rodeo employee who runs a Bible study group. In the parsed data, Corny is connected to 8 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
8 scenes / 12 dialogue linesGwen Jackson is listed as Justine's Coworker. A health-conscious, older coworker at Retail Rodeo who dies early in the story. In the parsed data, Gwen Jackson is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJustine observes Holden while Gwen gives her a hard time about working.
Justine Last, Holden Worther, Gwen JacksonCheryl makes an eccentric PA announcement.
CherylCorny tries to recruit Justine for Bible study.
Justine Last, CornyJustine confronts Phil and Bubba about paint on the couch.
Justine Last, Phil Last, BubbaJustine talks to Holden about his book.
Justine Last, Holden Worther, Gwen JacksonGwen criticizes Justine's work performance and health.
Justine Last, Gwen JacksonPhil and Bubba discuss hypothetical paint ideas.
Justine Last, Phil Last, BubbaCheryl deals with a customer.
CherylJustine and Holden discuss their mutual hatred for their environment.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine visits Holden's room.
Justine Last, Holden WortherHolden asks Justine for a ride home.
Justine Last, Holden Worther, Gwen Jackson, Cheryl, CornyCorny delivers a note from Holden to Justine.
Justine Last, Gwen Jackson, CornyGwen falls ill.
Justine Last, Gwen Jackson, Jack FieldsJustine drops Gwen off and heads to meet Holden.
Justine Last, Gwen JacksonJustine meets Holden.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine and Holden check into a hotel.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine returns home and lies to Phil.
Justine Last, Phil LastJack confronts Justine about her absence at the hospital.
Justine Last, Jack FieldsCorny informs Justine of Gwen's death.
Justine Last, CornyJustine tells Phil about Gwen's death.
Justine Last, Phil LastJack announces Gwen's death to the store.
Jack FieldsJack announces the death of Gwen Jackson to the employees over the PA system.
Jack FieldsJustine reflects on Gwen's death and her own life while music plays.
Justine LastJustine and Holden discuss their relationship and future in the car.
Justine Last, Holden WortherPhil and Bubba are home due to rain; Justine arrives and Bubba confronts her about Gwen.
Justine Last, Phil Last, BubbaJack checks on Justine and mentions moving Cheryl to cosmetics.
Justine Last, Jack FieldsHolden asks Justine for a ride; she refuses.
Justine Last, Holden Worther, CherylJustine and Holden argue about their relationship.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine talks to Corny about Bible study.
Justine Last, CornyJustine tells Phil they are going to Bible study.
Justine Last, Phil LastCheryl gives a customer a makeover.
CherylJustine prepares Phil for Bible study; Bubba confronts Justine.
Justine Last, Phil Last, BubbaBubba leaves; Phil and Justine prepare to leave.
Justine Last, Phil LastPhil and Justine arrive at Bible study; Justine leaves abruptly.
Justine Last, Phil Last, CornyCheryl continues her makeup work; Corny confronts Justine.
Justine Last, Cheryl, CornyJustine tells Holden she cannot meet him.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine takes a moment outside.
Justine LastJustine and Holden part ways.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine visits Bubba; he confesses his feelings and motives.
Justine Last, BubbaJustine leaves Bubba's house.
Justine Last, BubbaBubba declares himself a free man.
Justine Last, BubbaPhil and Justine discuss the doctor's appointment.
Justine Last, Phil LastJack asks Justine about Holden.
Justine Last, Jack FieldsHolden confronts Justine in her car.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine leaves Holden.
Justine LastPhil and Justine are at the doctor's office; Bubba is present.
Justine Last, Phil Last, BubbaJustine enters the room to help Phil.
Justine Last, Phil LastCheryl and Justine talk about Justine's health.
Justine Last, CherylHolden and Justine discuss their situation.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine buys blackberries.
Justine LastJustine and Holden share blackberries.
Justine Last, Holden WortherJustine and Phil discuss a pregnancy test result.
Justine Last, Phil LastHolden receives a call from a psychiatric hospital.
Holden WortherCheryl informs Justine about the robbery and the investigation.
Justine Last, Cheryl, Corny, Jack FieldsHolden meets Justine and they discuss running away.
Justine Last, Holden WortherPhil and Bubba discuss the pregnancy and a doctor's call.
Justine Last, Phil Last, BubbaJustine decides to betray Holden.
Justine Last, Cheryl, Jack FieldsJack announces Holden's death.
Cheryl, Jack FieldsPhil confronts Justine about her infidelity.
Justine Last, Phil LastJustine reflects on her life.
Justine Last, CherylBubba sat like that for what seemed like ten years before he began to speak. Finally, when he opened his mouth, he talked a blue streak about the ruin that was his life. He talked about how he loved Phil, and how he loved me. And how he always wanted a girlfriend just like me, and to be a guy like Phil, to this imaginary girl like me, that he never found. Then he wen on about givin' up your dreams and how it's all a part of gettin' older. Bubba had given up on his dream to be like Phil, and accepted his fate as Bubba, always and forever. Then, last week, a door that remained shut swung wide open. Bubba thought this no chance coincidence, a cosmic force was at work. The sounds of me makin' love to a man that wasn't Phil was like a shout in Bubba's ear from the creator himself. What it meant, or what to do, or why Bubba didn't know. All he knew was that he hated me for poisoning the well of idealism that he had drunk from for so long. I was no longer Bubba's image of perfection. To him I was just a liar, and a whore, and that sickened him. But on the other hand he loved me for opening his eyes and releasing him from the bitter chains of evny that bound him to Phil. Phil was no superman, just a cuckhold, and a foll, and that was beautiful. Bubba felt that there was just one thing left for us to do. Something that would solve both our problems and end this whole tragic cycle.
Retail Rodeo employees this is Jack Fields, your store manager. Before we open today, I just want to share some terrible and shocking news. One of our best employees, Gwen Jackson, died yesterday. Gwen was a real class act. She had a good attitude, she had ideas. We're all gonna miss her. Now, if any of y'all need to collect you thoughts and remember Gwen. GWEN, then today's the day. You'll be excused from work and we'll just have to do without you. Gwen, this one's for you.
No, I just need to know if that's your usual way of wearing it all big and high. If it is then I'll just put more makeup on your chin to off-set. Now, you're gonna want to take a whole bottle of this home wtih you. It's got quite alot of ingredients in it so you're getting a good deal. It's got Ginco extract in it, do you know what that is?
You do, you do get me you just don't want to me 'cause I'm too intensified for you! Justine, who cares, who cares if someone finds out. We don't have to live like this, Justine. I know what it's like to go home every night and feel like you're hidin' out. We can leave all this behind...
I was just at your house and the mail came. Phil was opening letters, and he opened this bill from the credit card company. And F&$%. Please don't tell him about us, Justine. Please. Please. I love Phil. I love him more than myself. Please have mercy on me.
Away. With you on my arm, my folks'll think I've changed. They'll stop thinkin' I'm suck a loner, I got a girlfriend, a pretty one, who knows me and likes me. And they'll be so happy, they'll give me money to write my novel.
Real shocker. I decided to move Cheryl over to cosmetics. She got a little too creative on the P.A. Maybe she'll watch her P's and Q's over here. If not she's out on her but. Now you listen to Justine, sister.
I realized then that Holden was at best a child, and at worst a demon. If I was ever gonna go straight I'd have to ditch him. Sometimes, to get back on the road to redemption, you have to make a few pit stops.
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