Writer’s Block - Episode 2.02 - Home Base




Writer’s Block
2x02 - “Home Base”


Written By:
Jessica Boggs


FADE IN:

EXT. OLD MANSION - DAY

An old mansion sits in the heart of Malibu, right on the beach. 

The sun shines bright. It happens to be noon. 

INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

Inside, Jack and Noah are sitting next to but far from each other on the sofa. 

Jack is on the computer while Noah sits by. 

The television is on. 

Noah stares at it as it appears that he is watching a sitcom. 

Uncle Peter, comes into the room, with his hair a ratted mess and a beer in his hand. 

PETER
Boys, do you have a minute? I need a hand in the kitchen. 

Noah and Jack look at each other and head into the kitchen. 

SUPER: 30 MINUTES LATER

Jack and Noah then leave the kitchen to return to the living room. 

Annoyed, Noah then sits on the sofa and takes out his laptop.  

Peter returns to the living room. 

PETER
Jack, could you give me a beer out of the kitchen?

JACK
(begrudgingly)
Okay, Uncle Peter. 

Jack then gets up and returns to the kitchen. 

Noah looks over. With an annoyed look, he returns to his work on the computer. 

SUPER: AN HOUR LATER

Jack and Noah are back on the sofa. 

Jack turns to Noah.

JACK
Do we have any ideas for our next script?

NOAH
I got nothing. But hear me out. 

And, you guessed it. Peter returns to the living room, even more disheveled and distressed than before. 

PETER
I need help over here!

Jack and Noah turn to each other. They then follow Peter over downstairs. 

SUPER: FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER

Jack and Noah are back on the living room sofa. 

Noah then turns to Jack. 

NOAH
We need to get away for a bit. How the hell are we supposed to get work done when your uncle needs this, and that?

JACK
Let’s go, but first we need to let him know first. 

They each get up and leave the living room. 

EXT. FIFTH AVENUE - AFTERNOON

Fifth avenue is buzzing with pedestrians and traffic. 

EXT. COFFEE SHOP - AFTERNOON

A hip coffee shop sits on the outskirts of Beverly Hills. 

A car parks parallel to the coffee shop. 

Jack and Noah get out of the car. 

INT. COFFEE SHOP - AFTERNOON

Once Jack and Noah enter, they run into Jill. 

Jill is cleaning tables. 

All of a sudden, she notices Jack and Noah. 

Jack and Noah stop in their tracks. 

JILL
Jack, Noah! I was wondering where you guys were up to. Missed you in the shabby apartment building. 

JACK
Rent was getting expensive. Noah and I are living with my uncle now. 

JILL
I’m glad your uncle is helping you out for the time being. Hope you got some new ideas. 

NOAH
As of right now, we got none. 

Jill, shocked, motions Jack and Noah to a table. 

JILL
Coffee is on me. 

JACK
Thanks Jill! 

NOAH
Peter is making us run ragged at the house since we moved there. 

JACK
Noah! 

Jill heads behind the counter to make the drinks. 

The machines start buzzing. 

Jack takes a pack of playing cards. 

JACK (CONT’D)
Look, he’s having a rough time at the moment. Give him a chance. 

NOAH
To do what? Grabbing beer? Cook? Fix the television? All while he sits and watch?

Jill returns to the table where Jack and Noah sit to bring them their drinks. 

Jack and Noah turn their attention to Jill. 

JILL
Look, I know it’s not much, but I’m willing to help you guys out in any way I can. 

NOAH
Thanks Jill. 

Jack and Noah then proceed to drink the beverages. 

On next week’s episode, Will returns! 

FADE OUT

WRITER’S BLOCK is one of The TV Ratings Guide's ORIGINAL SERIES, an exclusive feature of  The TV Ratings Guide.



WRITERS BLOCK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRGO as well as Boggs Productions. 


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