Network - Episode 2.05 - Charlie vs. Everyone




Network
2x05 - “Charlie vs. Everyone”


Written by:
Jessica Boggs

FADE IN:
INT. BUSINESS HALLWAY - DAY
During the last episode, CHARLIE nearly had the ultimate meltdown of all meltdowns. After ASH gets acquitted through the lawsuit, she walks out of the conference room with a baseball bat in one hand and a stack of papers in the other.
CHARLIE
I will show her that I refuse to be messed with.
KASEY enters the scene.
KASEY
Charlie!

CHARLIE
(taken aback)
What?

KASEY
What the heck are you doing?

CHARLIE
(smirks)
I’m about to whoop this narcissistic b****’s a**.


Kasey attempts to plead with Charlie to put the baseball bat down, but Charlie would not budge. Then JESSE enters the scene hurriedly and intervenes.

HOLLY follows close by, and there is a scuffle.

CHARLIE
You think this is a game to you?

JESSE
This is not a game, Charlie. This is madness.

LEAH then rushes to calm Charlie down.

CHARLIE
(angrily)
You can’t calm me down, Leah. I’m upset. She lied about your husband and the courts know it.

LEAH
I know that.

Jesse hugs Kasey in an attempt to comfort her. Ash then enters the scene, noticing the commotion going on in the hallway.

ASH
Now that I might have my job back, let’s all take five and calm down for a bit. Let’s all go back to the conference room and figure out what to do next.

LEAH
Not without a vote, honey.

CHARLIE
I’m leaving now. Please do not stop me.

Charlie erratically leaves the scene. Then, in panic mode, Jesse, Kasey, Ash, and Leah talk amongst themselves and attempt to come up with a plan. Ash has an idea.

ASH
We cannot let Charlie get away. Not with that baseball bat.

JESSE
She almost harmed Kasey and the baby.

ASH
(annoyed)
Oh, I forgot that Kasey is pregnant. Congratulations.

KASEY
Thanks, Ash. But now is not the time to have a celebration. I’m so worried about what Charlie is going to do next.

CUT TO:

EXT. UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - THIRTY MINUTES LATER
We are now at an undisclosed location, with a dumpster nearby. Graffiti is on multiple buildings spreading throughout the location. Charlie’s car is driven into the location. Then, Charlie gets out of her car. She takes out her baseball bat and looks around the premises. Charlie’s phone rings, but Charlie declines the call.

CHARLIE
(furious)
Where are you, Carolyn? You ready for round 2?

CUT TO:

EXT. HEADQUARTERS PARKING LOT - CONTINUOUS
Ash, Leah, Kasey, Jesse, Matt, and Holly are currently in the network headquarters parking lot. Ash and Leah are formulating the plan, Kasey and Jesse are comforting each other, and Matt and Holly are on their phones.

MATT
Come on! Why isn’t my phone tracking Charlie’s location?

HOLLY
It is tracking mine.

MATT
(surprised)
Hmmm...let me take a look.

Matt snatches Holly’s phone. Matt’s eyes widen in astonishment. He then gathers the rest of the gang.

MATT
An undisclosed location.

KASEY
What?

LEAH
Where?

MATT
Somewhere in the Bronx.

Leah snatches Holly’s phone and is horrified.

LEAH
Guys, she’s in trouble. We have to go.

JESSE
We’re right behind you.

Jesse motions to Kasey.

ASH
Let’s go!

CUT TO:

EXT. UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - TEN MINUTES LATER
Charlie is in a middle of a second fight with CAROLYN. It all starts with a jab to Carolyn’s stomach with a baseball bat. Then it leads to Carolyn pulling Charlie’s hair. Then Charlie manages to push Carolyn off of her as hard as she could.

Carolyn gets back up. She pounces Charlie so hard that Charlie almost became unable to defend herself, but Charlie, with every last ounce of strength, kicks Carolyn in the jaw.

Carolyn drops to the floor. She cries. She is bleeding out the mouth. Charlie recomposes herself and instantly, she is filled with regret.

CHARLIE
I’m sorry, I…

CAROLYN
Get the f*** off of me, you crazy b****!

CHARLIE
Okay. I’ll leave you alone.

A car pulls into the undisclosed location. Out comes Ash, Leah, Holly, Matt, Jesse, and Kasey. They examine the scene, horrified at what resulted.

ASH
What the hell is going on here?

KASEY
Charlie, don’t tell me you just had another brawl.

CAROLYN
(pointing at CHARLIE)
This b**** almost broke my jaw. I’m bleeding.

LEAH
Serves you right for trying to antagonize my family.

KASEY
Leah, I don’t think that statement is necessary.

JESSE
We need to call an ambulance.

Holly takes out her phone to dial 9-1-1 and heads back into the car to speak to the operator.

Jesse then turns towards Charlie and gives her a stern look.

JESSE
And Charlie, listen. These brawls are no isolated incident. We need to get you the help you need.

Charlie bawls. She has no words.

ASH
I have to agree with you, Jesse. She always gets aggressive to the point where there is a fight.

CHARLIE
I’m right here, Ash.

ASH
I didn’t realize I was supposed to address you directly. But all that matters is that you’re getting help. We’re here for you. That’s all that matters.

CHARLIE
But I didn’t ask to get help.

KASEY
Trust us. It will help a whole lot.

Kasey hugs Charlie tightly.

FADE OUT


NETWORK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRG Originals and Boggs Productions.


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