Fragrance of Poison
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EXT. FOREST — DAY – FLASHBACK
A SLOW DOLLY from within the forest, to POLICE OFFICERS standing around a grave. Some cops are moving about working on the crime scene. CONSTABLE JOHNSON and CONSTABLE FLINT examine the decomposed FEMALE BODY. A horrific SCREAM is heard as we DOLLY away from the constables, back into the trees from where we started.
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS — MORNING
Various city streets and buildings. Starting out in the inner city, TITLE CREDITS appear, as we come out of downtown and make are way to the suburbs.
ANGLE ON QUAINT APARTMENT BUILDING
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. APARTMENT HALLWAY — MORNING
ANGLE ON WINDOW
sunlight glares through the window. A laugh is heard in the distance.
CUT TO:
INT. APARTMENT BEDROOM — CONTINUOUS
CLIFF and RACHEL laugh as they lie on their bed, naked. We realize Rachel is the dead body. Rachel swats at him, her breathing heavy from making love.
RACHEL
(breathing heavy)
Stop itstop it.
CLIFF
Whats the matter? You cant handle me?
Rachel slaps him on the chest. Her breathing slowing down.
RACHEL
Handle you. I own you.
INT. APARTMENT/LIVING ROOM — NIGHT — FLASHBACK
A QUICK glimpse of Rachel looking up at the CAMERA, bloody and terrified.
BACK TO SCENE
INT. APARTMENT BEDROOM — CONTINUOUS
CLIFF
(devilish grin)
Sure, sure.
Cliff softly pushes her back and throws himself on her. She screams with laughter. He leans down and kisses her as she giggles.
RACHEL
(Soft giggle)
I love you.
Cliff stares into her eyes.
RACHEL
I love you so much.
INT. APARTMENT/LIVING ROOM — NIGHT — FLASHBACK
Another QUICK glimpse of Rachel struggling with the unknown murderer.
BACK TO SCENE
INT. APARTMENT BEDROOM — CONTINUOUS
CLIFF
I love you too.
He kisses her again. And jumps up off the bed. Rachel looks at him for a beat and then lets her head fall into the pillow. STAY ON Rachel as Cliff finds his underwear and jeans, he puts them on.
ANGLE ON CLIFF
Cliff walks to the closet and looks for a shirt.
RACHEL
The doctor called. You gotta get your results.
Cliff bobs his head yes. He grabs a shirt and turns around.
CLIFF
(putting shirt on)
I know. Im gonna go there after breakfast.
RACHEL
I honestly dont know how you could possibly get Hep C from a hospital.
(beat)
Its just insane.
CLIFF
Yes.
(beat)
Its just precautionary.
RACHEL
I know…but still.
Cliff shrugs, finishes buttoning up his shirt and walks out the room. Rachel grabs a box of rubbers.
RACHEL
We can finally stop using these.
She throws them on the floor.
RACHEL
(yelling)
Are you making food? Make lots Im starving.
Rachel smiles and wiggles comfort into the bed and blankets.
INT. DOCTORS OFFICE/WAITING ROOM — DAY
Cliff enters and walks through a maze of PEOPLE and chairs. A KID looks up at him and points.
Daddy! Daddy!
CLIFF
(smiling)
Sorry kid, I cant afford the child support.
Laughter comes out of Cliffs mouth. He looks over at the MOTHER. She gives an “Im sorry” look. Cliff just smiles and walks to the front counter. He waits for the RECEPTIONIST to notice him.
CLIFF
Appointment for Doc Waterson, Miss.
RECEPTIONIST
Name, please.
CLIFF
Cliff Tomms.
The Receptionist looks through her appointment book.
RECEPTIONIST
The Doctor will be with you in just a minute. Please, have a seat.
CLIFF
Thanks.
Cliff walks over to a chair and sits down.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. DOCTORS OFFICE/WAITING ROOM — LATER
A NURSE opens the door to the back and steps out.
NURSE