Eric - (Mid 20’s – Early 30’s)
Kind. Loving. Hopeless romantic. Caring. Hardworking. CEO son. Rich. Thoughtful. Saint like. Busy. Handsome. Genuinely good person. Helpful. Deep.
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Download Sides Here: ERIC SCENE 1
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Scene 1:
She pulls out her cards and hands it to him.
SABRINA
Sabrina Evans. Nice to meet you.
He takes the card with his free hand and puts it in his jacket pocket.
ERIC
Eric. Ah, here we go.
Eric shows her the picture. Sabrina busts out laughing.
SABRINA
I know her! She always tries on the
wrong size and then buys it anyway.
She’s my size.
Eric starts to laugh. The only other customer in the store leaves. Sabrina pulls a red dress from the rack.
SABRINA
You’re lucky. This is the last one
in her size.
ERIC
Wow... that’s gorgeous! I can’t
believe you made this.
SABRINA
Thank you. I make the patterns too,
so they’re easy to mass produce.
ERIC
I really hope she likes this.
SABRINA
Why don’t I try it on for you? Give
you an idea what it might look like
on her.
ERIC
Would you mind?
SABRINA
I’d be happy to. Besides, it’s not
like anyone else is here.
Sabrina goes into the dressing room while Eric admires the dresses.
ERIC
How long have you run this store?
SABRINA
Less than year. I’ve wanted to own
my own store since high school.
ERIC
You’re really talented.
SABRINA
Thank you. What about you?
ERIC
Oh, my dad invested in Barbies in
the sixties and now he owns
Browipes.
SABRINA
Browipes?
ERIC
Don’t ask. But sadly, they’re going
to be my legacy.
Sabrina walks out in the red, low cut dress.
SABRINA
What do you think?
ERIC
Wow... I thought you were beautiful
when I came in but... damn...
SABRINA
You think I’m pretty?
SABRINA [GRACE]
Wow, someone thinks we’re pretty!
Sabrina covers her mouth and turns bright red.
ERIC
(little kid voice)
I think you look very pretty!
SABRINA
I am so sorry about that!
ERIC
Dissociative identity disorder,
right?
SABRINA
Yeah. Most people just think I’m
crazy. How did you know?
ERIC
My cousin has it too, but not as
adorable as yours, clearly.
Sabrina blushes again.
SABRINA
I uh... I should get out of this.
Will this work for you?
ERIC
Oh, hell yeah. That’s... definitely
what I want.
Sabrina returns to the dressing room.
SABRINA
Would you like it gift wrapped?
ERIC
That’d be great. Thank you.
SABRINA
Mind if I ask how old she’ll be?
ERIC
Twenty. For the seventh time.
SABRINA
Ah.
Sabrina comes out of the dressing room, and they both head for the counter. Sabrina starts wrapping the dress.
ERIC
Yeah. We’re going on my yacht for
this huge mother fucking party that
I’d rather not have with the most
shallow people I have ever met.
SABRINA
I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
ERIC
As long as she’s happy, that’s all
I care about. She’ll be queen for
the day and all will be well until
she wakes up angry and hungover.
SABRINA
I’m sorry.
ERIC
It is what it is.
Sabrina hands him the box and he hands her cash.
SABRINA
Let me get your change.
ERIC
Nah, keep all of it. Let it fuel
your dream here.
SABRINA
Thanks.
ERIC
Have a great day, pretty lady! Keep
making these beautiful things.
Eric leaves the store and Sabrina lets a huge, sad breath out.