What In The World! Season 2 Episode 1: Things Are Going To Be Just Fine


EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD - DAY
A car enters Daniel’s neighborhood. The neighborhood is deserted and worn down. The car pulls in front of Daniel’s house. It is a two-story white brick house. Daniel, Joel, Bailey, Greg, and Tyler get out of the car.
DANIEL
We made it.
JOEL
And it only took three days. Two if we didn't have to stop for so many bathroom breaks at half destroyed gas stations.
Joel looks at Tyler.
TYLER
What? I have a weak bladder.
JOEL
Are you elderly?
Daniel stares at his house.
Bailey walks over next to him.
BAILEY
So this is your house?
DANIEL
Yep.
BAILEY
It’s nice.
DANIEL
Thanks.
Daniel bows his head.
BAILEY
What’s wrong?
DANIEL
I thought my parents would be here.
BAILEY
I’m sure they survived.
DANIEL
Don't give me hope, I’ve already accepted that they're gone.
Daniel walks to the door and enters.
INT. HOUSE - DAY
Everything in the house is untouched. Not a trace of anyone who has lived there. Daniel picks up a photo of him and his parents. He takes the photo out and puts it in his pocket. The others enter the house.
GREG
Nice place dude.
JOEL
Way better than the apartment. You know, cause it doesn’t have a giant hole in the wall.
DANIEL
There are three beds. Mine, my parents, and the guest room. Obviously my room is mine.
BAILEY
I think since I’m a girl, I should get my own room. I’ll take the guest room.
DANIEL
That leaves my parent’s room and the couch.
JOEL
So, who gets the last bed?
Joel, Tyler, and Greg stare at each other. They both run up the stairs tripping over each other. At the top of the stairs, Tyler is pushed down the stairs. Daniel and Bailey follow Joel and Greg. Joel and Greg run down the hallway and enter Daniel’s parent’s room along with Daniel and Bailey. They both jump on the bed at the same time.
JOEL
I win.
GREG
No, I win.
BAILEY
It was a tie.
JOEL
So who gets the bed?
GREG
Rock, paper, scissors?
JOEL
What are we, six?
DANIEL
Look if you can’t agree on who gets the bed, there is another option. You two can share the bed.
Joel and Greg look at each other awkwardly.
JOEL
Rock, paper, scissors?
BAILEY
Seriously, you two can’t even share a bed? Are you that insecure about your masculinity?
JOEL
No, I just don't want to share a bed. Greg snores.
GREG
I do not.
JOEL
Uh, yeah you do.
GREG
Oh yeah, well you talk in your sleep.
JOEL
I do?
Daniel nods.
BAILEY
Just share the bed you two.
JOEL
Fine.
GREG
Fine.
Tyler stumbles in.
TYLER
Seriously, was no one concerned about my well being?
DANIEL
Are you ok?
TYLER
Yes, thank you for asking. So, who got the bed?
BAILEY
Both of them.
TYLER
Damn it. Well, the couch does look comfortable.
The group returns to the first floor and enters the living room.
GREG
I know we all want to sit back and relax but I think we should hit the military base first. If there are any commanding officers there, they should know what to do.
DANIEL
I agree.
JOEL
Fine, but this time I’m driving.
DANIEL
What?
JOEL
You drive like a grandma.
DANIEL
I follow the speed limit.
JOEL
Dan buddy, the world ended. No one’s handing out speeding tickets.
DANIEL
Ok fine but no listening to Styx.
JOEL
You have no taste.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - DAY
The car speeds into the military base. It is completely deserted. Cars are overturned and some of the buildings have been destroyed. The car drifts violently and then halts to a stop.
Daniel, Joel, Tyler, Bailey, and Greg get out of the car.
BAILEY
That settles it. Joel is no longer allowed to drive.
TYLER
I think I shit my pants.
JOEL
You guys need to calm down, I had it completely under control. I’ve seen “Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift” like 11 times. Maybe more now that I think about it.
DANIEL
Anyways, I think we can rule out the “safe haven theory”. Look at this place.
GREG
Looks like the same thing happened here.
DANIEL
We can still get weapons and other supplies. Let’s split up.
Joel, Tyler, and Greg head off in one direction. Daniel and Bailey go in another.
Joel, Tyler, and Greg walk around the station.
JOEL
Holy shit!
Joel runs up to a tank.
JOEL
Guys, it’s a fucking tank!
TYLER
Yes, we can see that.
JOEL
How are y’all not excited about this?
GREG
Because I’ve seen plenty of tanks.
Joel climbs on top of the tank and lifts the hatch.
TYLER
What are you doing?
JOEL
Is that even a question, I’m going in the fucking tank.
INT. MILITARY BASE - DAY
Daniel and Bailey enter the armory room. It is filled with assault rifles and grenades.
DANIEL
Jackpot.
They start gathering the guns. Bailey watches Daniel as he loads guns into a box.
BAILEY
Hey, remember when we decided to be friends?
DANIEL
Yeah.
BAILEY
I think... I want to be more than that.
DANIEL
What?
BAILEY
It’s just... we decided on being friends because of what was happening with the green sky and the Sisterhood but now... now, things seem to be fine.
Bailey steps closer to Daniel. Daniel nervously gulps.
BAILEY
To be honest, I’ve always kinda had a crush on you.
DANIEL
Really?
BAILEY
It’s just I was with Gary and all my friends liked him. But you... I noticed you're better than any guy.
DANIEL
Wow, this is a lot to take in.
BAILEY
Shut up.
Bailey closes her eyes. Daniel takes a deep breath. He leans in to kiss Bailey. Before he can, there is a loud BANG.
BAILEY
The fuck was that?
EXT. MILITARY BASE - DAY
Daniel and Bailey run out of the building and towards the source of the sound. They reach Tyler and Greg. In front of them, a building has been completely destroyed.
DANIEL
What happened?
The tank hatch opens and Joel pops up.
JOEL
That was so awesome! Can we take it back to the house?
DANIEL
No.
JOEL
Why?
DANIEL
Cause it’s a fucking tank.
JOEL
Exactly, it’s a fucking tank.
DANIEL
No.
JOEL
Dan for once in your life, be a yes man.
EXT. HOUSE - DAY
The car pulls into the driveway. Daniel, Bailey, Tyler, and Greg get out of the car. Behind them, the tank drives to the end of the driveway. The top hatch opens up and Joel pops out.
TYLER
Great, where are you gonna park it?
Joel looks behind him at the house across the street. He goes back into the tank and drives it towards the house’s garage. The tank destroys the garage entrance and stops in the driveway. Joel gets out of the tank.
JOEL
Like a glove!
INT. HOUSE - NIGHT
The group sits on the couch.
They sit in silence. A peaceful silence. Daniel and Bailey awkwardly stare at each other.
JOEL
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like things are going to be just fine?
The group nods in agreement. Daniel picks up the remote and turns the tv on. None of the channels are working.
DANIEL
Anyone wanna watch a movie?
JOEL
Since the whale documentary is no longer a choice, I would love to.
DANIEL
I don’t have Tarantino.
JOEL
As long as I don’t have to learn, anything is fine.
Daniel looks through a shelf of DVDs. He comes across one.
DANIEL
Holy shit.
GREG
What?
Daniel shows them a DVD bearing the title ZOMBEES.
JOEL
Is that-?
DANIEL
Yep.
BAILEY
What?
DANIEL
For our graduation party, we threw a small party with just the four of us. It was great. We meant to watch this movie. It’s about undead bees who can turn people into a zombie just by stinging them.
BAILEY
Is that even good?
JOEL
We don’t know. We never got around to watching it.
TYLER
No time like the present.
The group smiles at each other. Daniel puts the movie in. The title ZOMBEES flashes across the screen.
As the movie plays, the group laughs at the awfulness of the movie. They are happy.
The group gets ready for bed. Joel and Greg set up a divider made of pillows. Tyler tries to get comfortable on the couch.
Daniel sits on his bed and looks around his room. He gets up and opens his bedroom door. Bailey is standing there preparing to knock.
BAILEY
Oh. Hey.
DANIEL
Hey.
BAILEY
Listen, I just wanted to apologize for what happened at the base. It was unfair to push that on you.
DANIEL
Look, I’m not gonna lie. I like you. And things do seem to be getting  better. So... if you’re down...
Bailey smiles at Daniel and kisses him. As they kiss, they step into Daniel’s room and close the door.
DANIEL
You have no idea how much I've thought about this.
BAILEY
Don’t ruin this.
DANIEL
Right yeah, I’ll shut up.
INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler lays on the couch staring at the ceiling. Loud thuds and bed squeaking come from the ceiling above him.
TYLER
I really need to get headphones.
END.

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