Can Of Worms - script continues

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INT. PHOTO STUDIO - DAY

Aike positions himself in front of the camera, leaning back on the couch, and delivers a seductive smile. The camera flashes, and the photographer behind it shouts, "Give me more, Aike! Work with me. Make me want to own those thongs!" The flashes continue as Lucy enters with a bowl of strawberries.

LUCY

(smiling)

"I figured this might contribute to the content of the pictures."

Lucy hands the bowl to Aike, who takes it and bites into a strawberry. Afrika, the photographer, nods in approval, "Now this is it! Come on, this is fireworks!" The flashes continue as Aike strikes various poses, exuding natural chemistry with the camera.

AFRIKA

(excitedly)

"Afrika is happy, the sponsors should be happy. It's a wrap, guys!"

Everyone scatters around.

INT. AIKE'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

Aike arrives home and encounters his Uncle Xavier, holding a bottle of beer.

XAVIER

(teasingly)

"Look who decides to show up."

Xavier hands Aike a beer and takes another one from the fridge. They both sit on a lounge, with low music playing.

XAVIER

(trying to make conversation)

"I bumped into Matilda, she..."

AIKE

(disinterested)

"Not these stories about you and Matilda, Uncle X. I had a hectic day!"

Xavier chuckles and observes Aike closely.

XAVIER

(teasingly)

"What's so hard about smiling at the camera?"

Aike takes a long gulp of his beer.

AIKE

(sighs)

"It's not as easy as it seems, Uncle. Dave showed up at work!"

Xavier spits out his beer in shock.

XAVIER

(angry)

"That bloody parasite! What does he want?"

AIKE

(with concern)

"He's planning something stupid. The less you know, the better. I feel like having pizza."

Xavier appears unsatisfied with the answer.

XAVIER

(suspicious)

"So if Dave is planning something, how does that bug you? He wants you to do something for him, doesn't he?"

AIKE

(nods)

"Yeah, he wants me to steal Mr. Wade's key to get access to his office and computer. It's a lot, but it seems like whatever he wants is really serious."

Xavier stands up, takes the remote, and turns up the music volume. He rushes to the fridge, while Aike reaches for his pack of cigarettes and lights one.

XAVIER

(smiling)

"It's never a dull day!"

They both start dancing to the music. Lucy enters.

LUCY

(laughing)

"Hey guys, the door wasn't locked, so I let myself in."

Xavier hands Lucy a beer.

XAVIER

(teasingly)

"If you can't beat them... join them!"

The party continues until Xavier eventually passes out on the couch. Now it's just Aike and Lucy.

LUCY

(concerned)

"Are you alright?"

AIKE

(nods)

"Nope, Dave is at it again. Please pass me the ashtray!"

Lucy hands him the ashtray.

LUCY

(supportive)

"A problem shared is a problem half solved, but if you're not ready to talk about it, that's still good with me."

They both sit in silence until Aike speaks up.

AIKE

(curious)

"Is there a way of stealing something without alarming the person you're stealing from?"

Lucy takes another sip of her beer.

LUCY

(calmly)

"Not unless you have a duplicate of that thing. It's gonna be hard to realize that it's stolen."

Her phone vibrates, and she reads a text.

LUCY

(apologetic)

"Oops, I was supposed to be meeting someone. I totally forgot."

She gathers her belongings and stands up.

LUCY

(encouragingly)

"Don't do something I wouldn't do. You were great at the shoot, and if those sponsors aren't impressed, then they don't know what they want."

They hug, and Aike opens the door.

AIKE

(grateful)

"Thank you for stopping by. We'll see you!"

Scene 5:

INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

Aike meets with Dave at a coffee shop.

DAVE

(eager)

"So, Mr. Pretty Face, what do you have for me?"

Aike takes off his jacket and hangs it on a seat.

AIKE

(engaging)

"I might just have an idea. I'll approach Mr. Wade and try to find out his key number. Instead of stealing the key, we can buy the very same one he has. That way, he won't suspect anything."

Dave is intrigued.

DAVE

(impressed)

"See, you're not just a pretty face. You've got to do this fast, Aike. I must have something on Wade, and if you know what's good for you, you'll be good to me."

Aike stares at Dave, questioning his plan.

AIKE

(concerned)

"What's your plan after you get the key? How are you going to access his device?"

Dave chuckles.

DAVE

(evading)

"That's not your department. I have this under control. We're all going to win at this. I'll hack his device, get access to his emails, and then baam!"

Aike raises an eyebrow.

AIKE

(skeptical)

"What's 'baam'? Dave, if Mr. Wade finds out that I'm double-crossing him, he'll pull out on us. We'll all be in trouble. My agency won't think twice about firing me. Wade is one of our biggest sponsors."

Dave stands up, takes one more sip, and says, "You better make sure he doesn't. 't find out, then. I have somewhere to be. Take care of the bill."

Aike receives a call from his agency.

AIKE

(excited)

"Yes, hello?... They loved the pictures? That's fantastic! Thank you for the heads up. I'm looking forward to meeting Mr. Wade. I'm a big fan."

He hangs up the phone with a smile on his face.

AIKE

(to himself)

"This is a great opportunity."

A stranger approaches Aike's table.

STRANGER (PAUL)

(polite)

"May I?"

AIKE

(nods)

"Sure."

Paul sits down and introduces himself.

PAUL

(enthusiastic)

"My name is Paul. I've seen a lot of your pictures on Instagram, and it's such an honor to meet you in person."

AIKE

(forced smile)

"Thank you. Likewise. Don't mean to be rude, but I really have..."

Before Aike can finish, Paul completes his sentence.

PAUL

(smiling)

"...somewhere to be. I figured. I'll cut it short. I'm an IT technician, and I was wondering if you guys were on the lookout for my kind of services. Here's my business card.