Up in the Air Page #5

13.

RYAN (V.O.)

We exchange cards and slot them next

to countless others.

The dull bell “dings” to let us know it’s safe to stand. Ryan

and the Businessman get up and open the overheads.

RYAN (V.O.)

Fast friends aren’t my only

friends, but my best friends.

INT. CONCOURSE, DALLAS FORT WORTH AIRPORT - DAY

Ryan and the Businessman walk next to each, now completely

ignoring each other as if they never shared a word.

RYAN (V.O.)

Sad? Not really. We’re a busy bunch.

I’m peaceful. I’m in my element here.

I suppose I’m a sort of mutation, a

new species. I live between the

margins of my itineraries.

Ryan and the Businessman reach a point that separates -

CONNECTING FLIGHTS go left / LONG TERM PARKING goes right.

They share an awkward smile with a nod, then head in their

separate directions.

INT. BROOKS BROTHERS, DALLAS FORT WORTH AIRPORT - DAY

Ryan is checking out TIES when his cell phone rings. He

checks the I.D.- UNAVAILABLE. He weighs it for a second.

RYAN:

(picks up)

Hello?

KARA (O.C.)

Hi Ryan.

Ryan mouths a silent “f***”.

INTERCUT WITH:

INT. KARA’S KITCHEN - NIGHT

Kara is Ryan’s sister. Her home overflows with books, photos,

family collectables, and kid’s artwork.

14.

RYAN (V.O.)

Every family has one person who is

the glue. The one who keeps the

genealogy in check. That’s my

sister Kara - The glue.

It just so happens that Kara is GLUING her daughter’s school

project mobile together.

RYAN:

Hey Kara.

KARA:

How are you holding up?

RYAN:

Just fine. You? The kids?

KARA:

(lying)

Missy’s outstanding. Matthew made

varsity. How’s the road?

Ryan exits the store and we realize we are in...

INT. CONCOURSE, DALLAS FORT WORTH AIRPORT - DAY

Ryan hops onto a PEOPLE MOVER.

RYAN:

Couldn’t be better.

KARA:

That’s good. So, Ryan?

RYAN:

(cautious)

Yeah?

KARA:

I didn’t even want to have to ask you

for this, because I know how you are

about... doing things for others...

Ryan rolls his eyes.

KARA (CONT’D)

But we’re coming in on three weeks

to go for Julie’s wedding and

there’s something we could really

use your help on.

15.

RYAN:

Yeah.

KARA:

We’ve been sending people these kits

so they can print out photos of Julie

and Jim on cardboard, and take photos

of them in interesting places kind of

like that gnome in the French movie.

RYAN:

Why?

KARA:

(sighs)

Because it’s Julie’s wedding... and she

thinks it’s fun. Does it matter why?

RYAN:

How is Julie?

KARA:

Would you call her? She thinks

you’ve turned to butter -

Disappeared. You’re awfully

isolated, the way you live.

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