Monkeybone Page #4

STU:

That was especially Monkeybone. Come on, Doc, I

don't want to be stuck here with this bunch of

media creeps. I just want to be us. Home. Alone!

(conspiratorially)

I have something I have to give you.

JULIE:

Can't you give it to me later?

STU:

Yeah, I could, but the thing is, if later got

here sooner, it would be...better.

He gives up trying to explain...pulls her close and kisses her. For a

moment they completely forget about the party in the next room.

Then HERB appears behind them, trying to catch STU's eye as he waits for

the clinch to break up. Finally he pries them apart:

HERB:

Sorry, Julie - won't be a minute. Now Stu - I

know you don't like the idea, but you really

ought to talk to these guys -

STU:

Julie and I - we were just gonna go...

But before STU knows what's hit him, HERB is leading him back to -

INT. LOBBY - THAT MOMENT - CONTINUOUS

HERB:

Go? There's a potload of money here, pal. You

got three major toy companies...you got the guys

from Burger God over here...

STU:

Burger God. The ones that found the pig hair in

the french fries?

HERB:

Never proven. They're ready to pop for a pre-

emptive endorsement. Kids love Burger God -

The MERCHANDISERS shoot STU an expectant wave. STU waves back and turns

in the opposite direction. HERB grabs him by the sleeve.

STU:

Herb, it's too much. It's all out of hand.

HERB:

Do you know what kind of opportunity you have

here? You gotta strike. I'm talking mansions.

Lamborghinis. Champagne for mouthwash when you

brush your teeth!

STU:

I don't want to be rich. It's just a trap!

HERB:

Being rich is not a trap. That is a dirty lie

perpetuated by rich people to keep the failures

from killing them.

STU:

Herb. I have to go.

HERB:

Why?

STU:

I got the ring.

(beat)

Tonight's the night, Herb. Tonight's the night.

He nods toward JULIE, who's at the open bar grabbing two glasses of

punch. HERB realizes a proposal is in the works.

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