"Untitled Screenplay"
For the true fans
This script is a rough draft.
Will update if/when possible
Hope you enjoy it!
"We aim to please."
*Note – extended DVD version of the film will conflict with the opening sequence. However, for the sake of continuity we will pick up from the end of theatrical release version.
Fade In:
Opening scene
The opening sequence appears as a series of scenes all cut together. In the background we hear a piano playing Piano Sonata No. 14.
Int- garage, Escala - Day
Picking up where we left off at the end of FSOG we are looking at elevator doors. The doors open and Anastasia Steele steps out to find Christian's driver, Taylor, waiting expectantly. Dressed as we left her at the end of FSOG in a white button down shirt, Ana's eyes are red rimmed and her face is tear stained. Taylor opens the rear car door and hands Ana a handkerchief as she gets in. Once in the car her soft cries turn to sobs as she realizes the magnitude of her decision to leave Christian. We see Taylor watching her in the rearview mirror with concern on his face.
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Int- Christian's apartment, Foyer - Day
Christian Grey stares at the closed elevator doors in disbelief. He steps back slowly eventually meeting with the wall. He slumps down to the ground and puts his head in his hands.
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Int- Ana's apartment, kitchen – Night
Ana sits at the kitchen counter picking at a plate of pasta, not eating any of it.
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Int- Christian's apartment, bathroom – Night
Christian is in the shower with his head hanging down as he lets the hot water run onto his back. We see that his skin is red under the hot water and the shower is full of steam.
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Int- Ana's apartment, bedroom - Night
Ana, dressed now in her flannel pajamas, crawls into bed pulling the deflated Charlie Tango helicopter balloon towards her from where it is tied to her bed post. She has quiet tears in her eyes and exhaustion is clear on her face.
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Int- Christian's apartment, bedroom - Night
Christian sits at the piano, we realize that the music we have been hearing is him as he continues to play. Next to him on the piano bench is a box. Close up of the box reveals a model glider kit. There is an open note next to it. Close up of the note reads "This reminded me of a happy time. Thank you. Ana."
The song Christian is playing fades out to silence.
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Christian's dream
Int- small, run down, apartment – Night
A small boy, 4 year old Christian, sits on the kitchen floor playing with a red toy car. His green shirt and blue shorts are dirty and ill fitting. He looks up as he hears the apartment door open and slam shut. He scrambles under the small kitchen table, peeking out from behind a wooden chair. A woman, Christian's mother, lays on the dilapidated couch in the living room. She is wearing only a pair of cotton panties and a pink tank top. She is petite, brunette, and would be pretty but drug use has aged her. She has dark circles around her eyes that look too big in her gaunt face. There's drug paraphernalia on the table, and from this we can see she is a crack addict. The man walks towards her and kicks the couch. He is wearing black cowboy boots and has a cigarette in his mouth.
Pimp
Wake up!
She mumbles incoherently in response. He kicks the couch again, this time right underneath her head, and we hear the springs in the couch respond loudly.
Pimp (Cont'd)
Wake up, bitch!
She turns her head away from him, into the dirty couch cushions. He raises his hand as if he's going to hit her but stops himself and looks towards the kitchen.
Pimp (Cont'd)
I know what you need to wake up. Silly me… you need your alarm clock.
He walks into the kitchen pulling Christian out from under the table. Christian struggles and cries. His mom hears him and finally looks up, her expression is dazed.
Pimp (Cont'd)
Your whore of a mother doesn't want to get up for work. Be a good boy and help me wake her up.
The pimp lifts Christian's shirt showing multiple red marks already on his skin. He takes the cigarette from his mouth and presses it into his chest. Christian screams.
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Int- Christian's apartment, bedroom - Night
Christian wakes violently, gasping for air, looking around frantically. After a few moments he finally steadies himself. He is wearing a grey t-shirt and we can see that it is soaked with sweat. He gets up and walks out of his room, up the stairs and into the submissives bedroom, the room where Ana slept the last night she was there. Christian grabs one of the pillows tightly and curls into the bed.
Title card – Fifty Shades Darker
Act 1
(Opening credits lay over)
S1
Ana's first day of work
Int- Ana's apartment, bedroom - Day
Ana is lying in bed, on her side, with her eyes wide open, staring at the alarm clock on her night stand. The clock turns from 6:59 to 7:00 and the alarm sounds. She reaches over and turns it off. We see that she is still wearing the same flannel pajamas.
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Int- Ana's apartment, kitchen - Day
Ana is dressed for work in black slacks and a grey blouse. She sits at the kitchen table drinking her tea. When she gets up we see a plate of eggs and toast sitting on the table untouched. As she stands she takes the plate to the trash can and throws away her entire breakfast. There is a cardboard box full of items (picture frames, paper weight, etc…) on the counter which she picks up on her way out the door.
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Int- City Bus - Day
Ana is riding the bus to work, staring despondently out the window with her box sitting on the seat next to her. She grabs her box, gets off the bus and pauses in front of an office building. SIP- Seattle Independent Publishing.
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Ext- SIP, busy Seattle street - Day
Before Ana can walk into the building she is stopped by a woman. The woman is petite, brunette, and appears to be homeless. Her clothes are too big and dirty but look like designer items. Her hair is greasy and she is excessively thin.
Leila
Miss Steele?
Ana
Yes. I'm Miss Steele.
Leila
I had to see you.
Ana
Do I know you?
Leila
What do you have that I don't?
As she speaks she lifts her hand to smooth back her hair and Ana can see that her wrist is wrapped in a blood stained bandage.
Ana
I'm sorry, who are you?
Leila
(Eyes cast down)
Me? I'm nobody.
Feeling uncomfortable Ana turns towards the building. After the briefest moment she reconsiders and glances back towards the busy street but the girl is gone.
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Int- SIP, office building (busy publishing house) – Day
Ana is getting situated at her desk when she is greeted by her new boss, Jack Hyde. Jack is in his early thirties, dressed casually in jeans and a plaid button down shirt. He has earrings in both ears, he has a hippie style to him. On Ana's desk we see the box full of her personal belongings.
Jack
Hey Ana, how's your first day going?
Jack leans against Ana's desk inappropriately close to her chair.
Ana
Hi Jack. Just getting settled in.
Jack
Great. If you need anything just ask.
Ana
Thanks for checking on me.
Jack
We are all excited to have you here.
(He pauses, smiling lasciviously)
Jack (Cont'd)
Me most of all.
Ana, obviously uncomfortable by his comment and proximity, rolls her chair back and gives her best attempt at a friendly smile.
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Int- Ana's apartment building – Night
Ana is sifting through her mail. There is a postcard that says "Barbados" largely across the front. Close up of the back of the post card reads. "Wish you were here. Be good while I'm gone! Love, Kate."
The doorbell buzzes.
Delivery boy
Delivery for Miss Steele.
Ana buzzes him up and opens the door to see a delivery boy with a large box in his hands.
Delivery boy (Cont'd)
Anastasia Steele?
Ana
Yes.
He puts a clipboard out towards her and she grabs the pen and signs.
Ana (Cont'd)
Thank you.
Ana sets the box down on the counter and opens the card. Close up of the card reads "Congratulations on your first day of work. I hope it went well. Thank you for the glider. That was very thoughtful. Christian." She grabs the white long stem roses from the box and walks to the trash can. She presses down on the lever with her foot, the lid opens but she does not throw them away. Instead she places them in a vase on the counter.