The Nazi Hunter: Opening Scene
FADE IN:
EXT. GAS STATION - DAY
A rusted minivan pulls into the gas station. They park at an empty pump. JOHNATHAN DAVIS (60s), white haired fat man in a polo and kakis, climbs out of the front seat. He waddles through the parking lot towards the convenient store.
A man named, KEITH MORRISON (30s), a mullet wearing hard-nosed son of a bitch, is posted out front smoking a cigarette. Johnathan waddles to the front door, he spots Keith.
JOHNATHAN
(smiles)
Good morning.
John nods. He looks down and checks a little picture he has pressed to the back of the cigarette box as Johnathan walks into the convenient store. It’s pretty close.
INT. GAS STATION - CONVENIENT STORE - DAY
John waddles through the doors. He waves to SAM (40s), husky cashier. Keith follows behind John.
JOHNATHAN
Good morning, Sam.
SAM
Good morning Mr. Davis, how are you?
JOHNATHAN
Living the dream.
Johnathan waddles to the coffee station. Keith stays near the front, he keeps his eye on Johnathan.
SAM
You said that yesterday.
JOHNATHAN
And the day before that I bet.
Johnathan grabs a coffee cup.
SAM
(chuckles)
Yeah you did.
JOHNATHAN
I meant it to.
SAM
I don’t doubt it.
A CUSTOMER steps up to the counter.
SAM
(to the customer)
How you doing?
Sam scans the items. Keith watches Johnathan as he snaps a lid on his coffee. John waddles over to the donut aisle. He knows which one he wants. He bags it up and waddles towards the checkout line.
Keith yanks a bag of chips off the rack and quickly snags a spot in line. Sam happily takes his place in line. Keith pulls out his cigarette box. He examines the photo. He looks back at John. The two lock eyes, John gives him a smile.
Keith returns the favor.
JOHNATHAN
Whatcha got there?
KEITH
Picture. It’s this sweet peace of ass I got with last night.
Sam pulls out a photo of a half naked lady. He shoves it in Johnathan’s face.
JOHNATHAN
Oh wow, lucky man.
KEITH
Yes sir, I am.
JOHNATHAN
Wish I could get with a girl like that.
KEITH
I’m sure you have.
JOHNATHAN
Once upon a time.
KEITH
(smiles)
Oh yeah?
JOHNATHAN
Yeah.
SAM
Next!
KEITH
Look at you, old timer.
Keith steps up to the counter. He sets the chips down.
KEITH
(to Sam)
Let me get a rack of Marlboros.
Keith turns back to John.
KEITH
I think I’m in love, old timer.
JOHNATHAN
With her or me?
(laughs)
KEITH
(laughs)
Don’t get ahead of yourself.
Sam sets the carton of cigarettes on the counter.
SAM
14.50.
Keith pulls a 20 out and throws it over his shoulder onto the counter. Sam begrudgingly takes it and types it in to the register.
KEITH
But yeah, I think I’m in love with her.
JOHNATHAN
Really?
KEITH
Oh yeah. I mean her pussy, oh my god, that shit tasted amazing.
JOHNATHAN
You can’t buy that.
KEITH
No you cannot. Oh man, Jewish girls-
Johnathan’s smile drops.
KEITH
-just have the best tasting pussy don’t they?
JOHNATHAN
Uh-
Sam sets down the change.
SAM
5.50 is your change.
Keith ignores him.
KEITH
C’mon, Jewish pussy is definitely the best tasting.
JOHNATHAN
Can’t say I’ve been keeping track
KEITH
You ever been with a Jewish girl?
JOHNATHAN
I uh- I don’t think I ever bothered asking.
KEITH
Well, usually you can tell, don’t you think?
JOHNATHAN
Well uh- I suppose.
Keith smiles.
SAM
5.50 Is your change sir.
Keith turns back to the counter.
KEITH
(to Sam)
Thank you.
He scoops up the chips and the carton of cigs.
SAM
Yeah.
John’s scowl locks on to Keith as he struts to the door.
KEITH
Have a good one old timer.
John doesn’t respond. DING DING- Keith walks out the door.
EXT. GAS STATION - CONVENIENT STORE - DAY
Johnathan waddles out of the door. He takes a bite of his donut as he walks onto the cement- BANG! A Van rams into Johnathan and comes to a screeching halt. Johnathan’s coffee explodes as he crumbles to the ground.
JOHNATHAN
Ah!
DING DING- Sam runs out of the store.
SAM
Johnathan!
He runs over to Johnathan. Keith hops out of the drivers seat. He stomps over to the side door and pulls it open.
SAM
Hey man! You just hit him!
KEITH
I’m aware.
SAM
John, are you okay?
JOHNATHAN
Helfen- Helfen-
SAM
I don’t know what you’re saying.
Keith stomps over to John.
KEITH
It’s German for help.
SAM
How do you know?
KEITH
I read... And I’ve been hearing it a good bit lately.
Keith puts John’s hands together. He zip ties them together.
JOHNATHAN
Ah! Helfen! Helfen!
SAM
Aye man what the fuck is this?!
Keith pulls Johnathan up and drags him to the door.
KEITH
It’s for the greater good, I swear.
Sam stomps towards Keith.
SAM
I swear to god, you better-
He stops. Keith has a pistol aimed at him.
KEITH
Please don’t.
Sam backs off.
SAM
I’m calling the cops.
Sam runs O.S.
KEITH
I’d prefer if you didn’t.
DING DING- Sam runs back into the store. Keith sets Johnathan in the back of the van. Keith puts his feet together and zip ties his ankles.
JOHNATHAN
Ah! Helfen! Helfen! du Stück Scheiße, Arschloch!
KEITH
I don’t know that much buddy.
Keith closes the side door. He hops in the drivers seat and peals off.
