RUNNING ON RESOLUTIONS - An encore presentation

And the winners are:
NICK - Toni Randall (40%)
AL - Jack Klugman (40%)
Thank you for voting!

FADE IN:

EXT. RUNNERS' PATH. CENTRAL PARK - DAY

Two MEN are jogging together in Central Park on a freezing January morning.

AL
I should have my head examined for letting
you talk me into running this morning.

NICK
And break last year's resolution? You lost
how many pounds? Five? I lost at least ten.

And since I stopped smoking the year before,
my doctor says my lungs are clean as a whistle.

And when I started eating a low-fat diet the
year before that, my cholesterol is as low as
my low-rise underwear.

And since I promised to help around the
house, my wife is one happy camper,
especially in the bedroom.

Al rolls his eyes.

NICK
And how about the year we started our
business. I vowed I'd stop complaining
about your three-hour lunches, and
your endless long-distance calls, and
your so-called business write-offs...
more like expensive gifts to Liz,
Sandra, Connie, and God only knows
who else.

AL
Have you decided on this year's
resolution yet?

NICK
You know me. If I can't keep it, I won't
make it. Why? You have any ideas?

AL
Yeah. A vow of silence.

Their VOICES fade out...

NICK
You know I can't do that. How else can
I tell you what's on my mind.

AL
What's left of it.

...as they disappear out of view.

FADE TO BLACK

**written by petra michelle**

http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/

A POCKET FULL OF MIRACLES - An Encore Presentation

FADE IN:

EXT. MACY'S DEPARTMENT STORE. MANHATTAN - DAY

On a brisk December day, hurrying holiday SHOPPERS rush in and out of Macy's. Near its entrance stands a MAN CALLING OUT to anyone who will listen.

MAN
A pocket full of miracles! Get your miracle here!

PASSERSBY look upon him queerly as he continues to chant.

MAN
A pocket full of miracles! Get your miracle here!

Adjusting his iPod, a TEENAGER stops in curiosity.

TEENAGER
How much?

MAN
It's free.

TEENAGER
(sarcastically)
Nothing's free.

Then walks away. Untethered,

MAN
A pocket full of miracles! Get your miracle!

A young COUPLE stops and exchanges glances.

WOMAN
What kind of miracles?

MAN
You name it.

WOMAN
My boyfriend and I want to get married but
we can't afford a ring.

As her boyfriend tugs at her arm, the man searches for and pulls from his pocket a brilliant engagement ring. He hands it to the woman who excitedly shows it to her boyfriend.

BOYFRIEND
How much does it cost?

MAN
Nothing.

BOYFRIEND
It's a fake. Let's go.

As they walk away, the woman gleans the ring then smiles at the man appreciatively.

A hunched OLD MAN steps out of the crowds and faces the miracle man.

OLD MAN
I bet you don't have anything in your pocket for me.

MIRACLE MAN
Try me.

OLD MAN
I remember when I was twenty. I was as strong
as Hercules. Played lots of sports too.

The miracle man listens patiently.

OLD MAN
My wife was my biggest fan. We were high school
sweethearts.

Not saying a word, the man begins walking; the old man in step beside him.

OLD MAN
We were married over fifty years.
(quietly)
She died last year.

MIRACLE MAN
I'm very sorry.

As they continue to walk together,

OLD MAN
I live around the corner. Would you join me
for dinner?

MIRACLE MAN
I'd be honored.

FADE TO BLACK

**written by petra michelle**

http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/

THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING - An Encore Presentation

And the winners are:
Massasoit - Russell Means (37%)
Dorah - Sissy Spacek (57%)
Luther - Tie between Gary Cooper and Daniel-Day Lewis (28%)
Daughter - Kate Hudson (28%)
Thank you for voting!

FADE IN:

INT. LOG CABIN. PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS - THANKSGIVING DAY

A FAMILY of six are gathered around the dining table adorned with the cornucopia of Thanksgiving dinner.

Anticipant as the grandfather clock CHIMES three o'clock,

MOTHER
He'll be here.

FATHER
He's late, Dorah.

DORAH
We won't start without him, Luther.

LUTHER
(firmly)
He'd be the first to understand.

As Luther begins carving the turkey, Dorah lets out a SIGH. Their DAUGHTER clasps her hand reassuringly.

DAUGHTER
He's been here every Thanksgiving, dad.

Luther stops carving with the KNOCK at the door.

GRANDSON
He's here!

He and his sister run out of the dining room and return holding the hands of Native American, MASSASOIT.

All surround him excitedly and guide him to his place at the table.

GRANDDAUGHTER
We saved your chair, Great Sachem.

Massasoit nods, smiling. As he sits, he retrieves the ceremonial pipe from his pouch, then lights it. After inhaling, he passes it to Luther who then passes it to Dorah. She respectfully inhales and returns it to Massasoit.

After snuffing the pipe, Massasoit sets it adjacent to his place setting. Ritualistically, each extends and holds the other's hand, heads bowed.

DORAH
We give thanks today for Your eternal bounty.

ALL
(in unison)
Amen.

MASSASOIT
Aho.

FADE TO BLACK

Happy Thanksgiving!

**written by petra michelle**

http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/

Do You Believe Fortune Cookies?

And the winners are:
John Cusack (50%) as Josh
Debra Messing (60%) as Elaine
Luke Wilson (40%) as Paul
Helen Hunt (40%) as Susan
Thank you for voting!

FADE IN:

EXT./INT. CHINESE RESTAURANT. CHINATOWN - NIGHT

Reveling, four FRIENDS enter a Chinese restaurant after watching the Chinese New Year Parade. As they're escorted to their table by the MAITRE D',

PAUL
How long have we kept up this tradition?

SUSAN
Since law school.

JOSH
I have to come clean. My favorite part of
a Chinese dinner are the fortune cookies.

ELAINE
(smiling)
Mine too, Josh. They're fun.

PAUL
I had a few that were pretty right on.

SUSAN
C'mon, Paul. Who takes them seriously?
They're purely entertaining.

ELAINE
Once I had one that said a woman who
seeks to be equal to men lack ambition.

PAUL
Ouch!

JOSH
How true is this? The greatest danger
could be your own stupidity.

SUSAN
(laughing)
Or he who laughs last is laughing at you.

JOSH
(smiling)
How about a closed mouth gathers no feet.

PAUL
Whoever thinks up these sayings should
get some kind of literary award.

ELAINE
I've got an idea. Since it's Josh's birthday,
why don't we give him our fortune cookies.

JOSH
Thanks, Elaine.

Josh and Elaine exchange loving glances. When the cookies arrive,

SUSAN
Hurry, Josh. What do they say?

He carefully pulls out each fortune and reads them aloud.

JOSH
A secret admirer will soon send
you a sign of affection.

Elaine smiles. Reading the next,

JOSH
The one you love is closer than you think.

Paul and Susan glance at Josh and Elaine, grinning.

PAUL
Is the universe trying to say something?

ELAINE
And the last one?

JOSH
One who admires you greatly is hidden
before your eyes.

ALL
Oooooh.

Josh rises, kneels and holds Elaine's hand.

JOSH
In front of our dear friends, will you
marry me, Elaine?

As she bows her head, she notices her fortune cookie.

ELAINE
Oh, I forgot to give you mine.

He quickly pulls the fortune and reads,

JOSH
Do not marry the man holding your fortune.

ELAINE
(whimpers)
Why not?

SUSAN
For that, you'll need a crystal ball.

FADE TO BLACK

**written by petra michelle**

http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/

Running on Resolutions

And the winners are:
Jack Lemmon (30%) as Nick
Jack Black (30%) as Al
Thank you for voting!

FADE IN:

EXT. RUNNERS PATH. CENTRAL PARK - DAY

In Central Park, two middle-aged MEN are jogging together on a freezing January morning.

AL
I should have my head examined for letting
you talk me into running this morning.

NICK
And break last year's resolution! You lost
how many pounds? Five? I lost at least
ten.

And since I stopped smoking the year before,
my doctor says my lungs are clean as a
whistle.

And when I started eating a low-fat diet
the year before that, my cholesterol is
as low as my low-rise underwear.

And my wife is one happy camper since I
promised to help around the house, not
to mention in the bedroom.

Al rolls his eyes.

NICK
And how about the year we started our
business. I vowed I'd stop complaining
about your three-hour lunches, your
endless long-distance calls, your so-
called business write-offs. More like
expensive gifts to Liz, Sandra, Connie,
and God only knows who else.

AL
Have you decided on this year's resolution,
yet?

NICK
You know me. If I can't keep it, I won't
make it. Why? You have any ideas?

AL
Yeah. A vow of silence.

Their VOICES fade out...

NICK
You know I can't do that. How else can I share what's on
my mind.

AL
What's left of it.

...as they disappear out of view.

FADE TO BLACK

**written by petra michelle**

http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/

A Pocket Full of Miracles

And the winners are:
Tie between Cary Grant and Sydney Poitier as the Miracle Man
Spencer Tracy as the Old Man
Thank you for voting!

FADE IN:

EXT. MACY'S DEPARTMENT STORE. MANHATTAN - DAY

On a brisk December day, hurrying Holiday SHOPPERS rush in and out of Macy's. Standing near its entrance is a MAN CALLING OUT to anyone who will listen.

MAN
A pocket full of miracles! Get your miracle here!

PASSERSBY look upon him queerly as he continues to advertise his wares.

MAN
A pocket full of miracles! Get your miracle!

Adjusting his iPod, a teenage BOY stops in curiosity.

TEENAGER
How much?

MAN
It's free.

TEENAGER
(sarcastically)
Nothing's free.

And walks away. Untethered,

MAN
A pocket full of miracles! Get your miracle!

A young COUPLE stops and exchanges glances.

WOMAN
What kind of miracles?

MAN
You name it.

WOMAN
Well, we want to get married, but my boyfriend
can't afford a ring.

As her boyfriend waits skeptically, the man searches for and pulls from his pocket a brilliant engagement ring. He hands it to the woman who excitedly shows it to her boyfriend.

BOYFRIEND
How much does it cost?

MAN
Nothing.

BOYFRIEND
It's a fake. Let's go.

WOMAN
But honey.

As they walk away, she gleans the ring then turns to him appreciatively.

A hunched OLD MAN steps out of the dark and faces the miracle man.

OLD MAN
I bet you don't have anything in your pocket for me.

MM
Try me.

OLD MAN
I remember when I was twenty. I was as strong as
Hercules. Played lots of sports too.

The miracle man listens patiently.

OLD MAN
My wife was my biggest fan. We were high school
sweethearts.

Not saying a word, the man begins walking; the old man in step beside him.

OLD MAN
We were married over fifty years.
(quietly)
She died last year.

MM
I'm very sorry.

As they continue walking together,

OLD MAN
I live around the corner. Would you join me
for dinner?

MM
I'd be honored.

FADE TO BLACK

**written by petra michelle**

http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/