Eve Blakeman Episode 21 - 'Since I Met You …'
Romantic comedy gives our heroes and heroines their hearts' desires in 'Since I Met You …'.
5.1.1
INT. COMPANY OFFICE, OLIVIA IS WAITING FOR A CLIENT TO ARRIVE.
FX: OFFICE
COLIN: (ENTERING) Olivia, I've finalised the arrangements for tomorrow… Are you sure it's okay for me to go in your place?
OLIVIA: (SHARPLY) Yes, Colin, for the last time it's FINE. I checked with Richard and he said its okay….
COLIN: (reaction)
OLIVIA: I'd go myself but, I just can't let this Loveday project go…
COLIN: Loveday?
OLIVIA: Rupert Loveday, the film director?COLIN: Oh I remember…
OLIVIA: This is just what the company needs right now, I'm doing this one myself, you and Jack have your own projects on…
COLIN: Careful you don't overdo it Olivia…
OLIVIA: I'll be fine. And don't you go worrying about tomorrow, I have every faith in you Colin, so don't worry…
COLIN: Right, thanks Olivia…
FX PHONE RINGS
See you tomorrow.
OLIVIA: Right…
FX: OFFICE DOOR CLOSES
TALKS TO PHONE) … Rupert? Yes it's Olivia… Where are you?.... Well how much longer are you going to be?... Sure, just hurry up ok? (REACTION)
FX: HANGS UP RECIEVER
FX: OFFICE DOOR OPENS
JACK: (ENTERING) Olive Oil!
FX: DOOR CLOSES
OLIVIA: I'm not in the mood, Jack
JACK: (PLAYFULLY) I just thought I'd see why my Livvy-Loo is still in the office when everyone's gone home…OLIVIA: You're still here. Anyway, what is your problem with the name 'Olivia'?
JACK: Oh someone's not happy…
OLIVIA: That was Rupert Loveday… he was supposed to be here 2 hours ago, I hope he isn't always this disorganised. In fact…
OLIVIA: This guy is so laid back he's horizontal. Jack, was there something in particular you wanted?
JACK: No, just checking you're not working too hard! Do you want me to stay with you?
OLIVIA: Thanks Jack, but I think I can handle this job, I haven't forgotten how it works….
JACK: Woah! I didn't mean that at all…
OLIVIA: I'm sorry, I'm just kind of snowed under at the moment… That's sweet of you Jack, but really I'll be fine, you go home.
JACK: Okay, if you're sure. And watch out for this Loveday guy, I hear he's a bit of a charmer…
OLIVIA: (LAUGHS) Well, you needn't worry, it's just a business meeting!
JACK: Right then….Well I've got my phone if you need me
OLIVIA: I'll be fine, go!
GRAMMS: "YOUR BODY IS A WONDERLAND" JOHN MAYER
5.1.2
INT. LOCATIONS OFFICE, A LITTLE WHILE LATER. OLIVIA IS WORKING WITH RADIO PLAYING 'ANYWHERE YOU GO' BY SHAWN CALVIN
FX: TYPING, PAPER RUSTLING.
OLIVIA TURNS THE RADIO DOWN
OLIVIA: hello? ….
FX: OLIVIA TURNS RADIO OFF
(WORRIED) Is there somebody there? …. Hello?
RUPERT: Hi!
OLIVIA: You scared the hell out of me!
RUPERT: You must be Olivia, I'm Rupert Lov…
OLIVIA: (ANNOYED) Do you know how long ago I could have gone home if I wasn't waiting for you?
RUPERT: Yes I know I'm SO sorry…
OLIVIA: You can't be late like this all the time,
RUPERT: Hey…
OLIVIA: If we're going to shoot in four weeks time we've got major work to do…
RUPERT: Hey, I'm sorry…OLIVIA: (ANGRY) We haven't even discussed the locations we're visiting tomorrow… I mean it's not enough that my workload has doubled with this job... (STOPS) … (BEMUSED) what are you doing?
RUPERT: I'm grovelling.
OLIVIA: (LIGHTENING UP) Are you crazy? Get up!
RUPERT: Will you accept my sincerest apologies for messing you around?
OLIVIA: (LAUGHS) Rupert! Please get up!
RUPERT: Apology accepted?
OLIVIA: YES!RUPERT: Good. …And do you like Chinese?
OLIVIA: (LAUGHS) from a plastic bag?!
(OLIVIA LAUGHS)
FX: PLASTIC BAG
GRAMMS: [ ]
END SCENE
5.1.3
GRAMS: [ ] INTO PUB BACKGROUND MUSIC
INT. PUB, CLOSING TIME
FX: PUB SOUNDS
COLIN: You could win the match with this one…
FX: DART HITTING DART BOARD
Oooh… unlucky
JACK: I can't believe its only Monday, I'm so tired
COLIN: I know
JACK: So…. You're being Olivia tomorrow then?
COLIN: Apparently so….
JACK: But I have to say my friend, the real Olivia is a damn sight easier on the eye….
COLIN: (LAUGHS) that's true…
JACK: I wonder how she got on with that Loveday guy…
COLIN: Yeah, late to be having a meeting, she's crazy…
JACK: I bet he can't be trusted, these director types….
COLIN: He seemed okay when I met him
JACK: (UNCONVINCED) yeah, I bet he is…
COLIN: Hang on a minute…. If I'm not mistaken Mister Flannagan, you're jealous…
JACK: Am not!
COLIN: Oh yeah? What would you call this bee in your bonnet about Loveday and Olivia eh?
JACK: We're FRIENDS Col, that's all… we've been through a lot together, like the kidnapping…
COLIN: Ok…. It just… looks like there might be something more there that's all…
JACK: Honestly, I'm looking out for her AS A FRIEND
FX: LAST ORDERS CALLED
COLIN: okay, okay… Well if anyone can look after herself, its Olivia.
JACK: That's true
COLIN: Anyway, there'll probably be a pretty new temp in soon to replace Flic so that should keep you busy….
END SCENE
5.1.4
INT. OFFICE. RUPERT AND OLIVIA HAVE HAD A BOTTLE OF WINE AND ARE GIGGLING THROUGHOUT
FX: MUSIC PLAYING IN BACKGROUND
GRAMS: 'SOUTHERN GIRL' INCUBUS
RUPERT: oh come on, you've never tried it?
OLIVIA: No, never!
RUPERT: So this'll be your first time?
OLIVIA: You make it sound so seedy…
RUPERT: (LAUGHS) Take it out….
OLIVIA: Right…
RUPERT: Now, lets crack it together
OLIVIA: okay
RUPERT: Hold this, right… after three
OLIVIA: One… Two…. Three…
FX: CRACK OF FORTUNE COOKIE
RUPERT: what does it say?!
OLIVIA: (READING) "welcome a tall dark stranger into your life…" (LAUGHS)…
GRAMS: 'ISLAND IN THE SUN' WEEZER
END EPISODE