~~This is a very rough draft, that has had some changes already, but the original is still fun I think.~~

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Six guys playing poker all siting around an octagonal table. From dealer left there's aaron, dude, ryan, tender, richard and christian. aaron dealing...
Aaron
Ok guys. Here we go.
Aaron deals out the cards and the guys begin playing what appears to be Texas Hold-em.
Tender
Call
Richard
Call
Christian
Fold
AARON
Fold
Dude
Check
Aaron deals the flop and the game continues along.
TENDER
Dude, how's the girlfriend thing going. You two officially dating yet?
DUDE
Where've you been? We've been going now for a couple months.
TENDER
I thought she was unsure and shit.
DUDE
At the beginning yeah. I mean we both kinda wanted to actually know each other first. It's a novel concept I know. But it's worked out much better because of that. It's cool cause we can talk without anything you know?
CHRISTIAN
That's great really.(sarcasticly) Are we playing cards or starting a sewing circle?
DUDE
Shut up Chrissy. You don't even have cards. Folding bastard.
CHRISTIAN
You guys taught me that.
TENDER
(to Dude) That's cool man. (to Christian) hey i got something for ya at the store.
Tender reaches in his pocket and flips Christian the bird.
AARON
(laughing) And you play much better now right?
CHRISTIAN
Yeah
DUDE
So shut the fuck up and learn a few more things from the grown-ups.
Christian gives Dude a sneer.
RyaN
Raise. Thats cool that you two are hookin up. That should make Marcie feel a little proud of herself.
DUDE
Yeah. Her and Sarah were like the two biggest cheerleaders there.
RICHARD
You hooked up with one of Marcie's friends? I met that one at the New Years party you guys had back in January. Dude lemme tell ya it was wild.
Aaron and Dude exchange glances but say nothing.
TENDER
Oh yeah? What happened?
RICHARD
It was that tall, thin chick. Dude, you shoulda seen her man. I talked her up a bit that night and got her number. It was on from there.
Ryan wins takes the pot. Tender gives Dude a knowing look. Dude just nods slightly so that Tender keeps his mouth shut.
RICHARD
Editor note *(insert more "guy smack talk" here)
DUDE
So you still with her?
RICHARD
Nah. Once I hit it, I moved on. I heard she already hooked up with some other guy. Works at a bank or something. (beat) I thought about calling her up just to fuck with her. Or maybe call the new guy and let him know whats up.
Christian folds.
CHRISTIAN
That's lame. What would be the point of that? And Dude, this sounds alot like...
Aaron kicks Christian under the table
CHRISTIAN
What the fuck man?
AARON
I want to hear this. It sounds like it could be fun. What do you think Dude.
Dude smirks. Tender and Aaron smile slightly also. Christian seems lost.
DUDE
That's not a bad idea. Ryan, the girls are in the other room, go see if Marcie can get his number from her friend. (beat) Which one was it Rich?
RICHARD
I think her name was Samantha
DUDE
You think or you know. I don't want to have some insecure psycho dude looking for us later.
RICHARD
Right right. No I'm sure it was Samantha.
Ryan's eyes light up.
RYAN
Um...ok dude hang on a sec.
Ryan gets up from the table.
CUT TO:
Bedroom
RYAN
Hey ladies. How you all doin in here.
Ryan gives MARCIE a kiss.
Marcie
We're just doin some girl talkin. Who all's playin out there?
RYAN
Check it out. Richards here.
Sarah
My friend? He didnt tell me he was commin over to play with you guys?
RYAN
Yeah well he's out there talkin some smack so Dude's gonna fuck with him.
Tender walks in
TENDER
Ryan, how long does it take you to get a number from a chick?
MarciE
A while
Sarah, Tender and Samantha laugh
RYAN
I was tellin them about it.
MARCIE
Who's number do you need?
RYAN
Samantha's new boyfriend's
Samantha
But he's...
TENDER
Trust me. You absolutely have to stay in here until he calls you. Richard is being Mr. Cranium out there talkin shit about how he hooked up with that "tall thin chick" from the New Years party
Samantha
We never went out!?! The dumbass got my number and never called me.
RyAN
Well Dude wants to mess with him about it.
Samantha
Hmmm....ok but don't do anything stupid. So what number are you gonna give him?
TENDER
Your boyfriends of course.
Samantha
But he's sitting right there? How's that gonna work?
TENDER
Trust me. Between Aaron and me, it'll be one hell of a setup. Then BAM!
SARAH
That's not right.
TENDER
Your friend is out there talkin shit. About my boy's girl. That aint gonna stand.
MarcIE
Ok ok ok. So what do you want us to do.
RyAN
Just sit tight for now. We'll have you ladies come out later. But Samantha, you have to stay out of sight. At least for a little while.
Samantha
Alright alright. But I really need a drink.
SARAH
I'll go get it. It shouldn't shock him to see me here right?>
TENDER
That'd be ok.
CUT TO:
Living room
AARON
That took two of you?
RiCHARD
So did you get his number?
TENDER
Sorta. Marcie called her friend, but had to leave a message. So she'll give it to you when she gets it.
Sarah walks in
RICHARD
Hey smurfette! What's up!
SARAH
Richie! (they do that in the chair friend hug) What's this all about?
RICHARD
I just want to tell the new guy that the chick he's with, he should have no problem closin the deal on that.
Sarah glances over at Dude and Aaron. Both of them are obviuosly trying hard not to give away the smile inside.
SARAH
That's dick Rick. Even for you.
RICHARD
Can't a guy have a little fun every now and then? Besides, she screwd me over so what comes around goes around.
SARAH
Whatever dude. Remeber what you just said though. Bad karma.
RICHARD
Karma schmarma
CHRISTIAN
Ok, now that today's epsiode of "As the World Turns" is over, can we please play some god damn cards?
DudE
Well said. Dealer? Oh and the blinds just went up.
A collective groan from the table.
30 minutes later....
AARON
Ryan has sixes and sevens. Dude has, full house. That's it Ryan.
RyAN
Oh well. I just cant beat you guys.
DUDE
It's all good. Just keep commin back ok?
RYAN
(laughing) Of course! Eventually you'll have an off night.
RICHARD
So you're my competition 'eh?
DUDE
(checking the stacks) Doesn't look like much of a match yet. We'll see how much competition there is as the game goes along.
RICHARD
Hey last time we played a game together, I beat you right?
DUDE
That was bowling and I was sick. Even then you only won the first game by three. I kicked your ass after that.
RICHARD
That's only because I was talkin to that chick. Which reminds me, I really want to talk to that guy. Just let him know what she likes and shit. (winking)
Aaron and Tender lean back in their seats a little as if to say "I need a shovel" Christian still looks lost.
RyAN
Since I'm done I'll see what's the dilly-o.
RICHARD
Cool. (beat) I wonder if he's seen her tatoo yet.
Aaron and Tender glance at Dude who is just calmly looking at the cards he's just been dealt.
DUDE
I'll raise, to 100
TenDER
Finally some action.
Play progresses. Dude takes the pot.
CUT TO:
BedrooM
RyAN
Oh my god. He will not stop. I would have kicked his ass by now.
Samantha
Why what's he sayin?
RYAN
It doesn't matter cause we all know he's full of shit. The last thing I heard was something about a tatoo??
Samantha
But I don't have a tatoo
MaRCIE
That's the point.
SARAH
Man. I don't know what up with him tonight then. He's not usually like that.
RyAN
Well, Aaron and Tender keep eggin him on too. Helping him dig his own grave.
SARAH
That sounds about right. What's Dude sayin, anything?
RYAN
He pretty much stayin quiet. Just takin it all in. He's got this sinister little grin on his face so I know he's thinkin of somethin.
MARCIE
I got an idea. Samantha. Call him.
Samantha
Who Richard?
MARCIE
No no. Call Dude.
RyAN
That's classic. Yeah do it but wait a second.
CUT TO:
Living ROOM
Ryan enters room
RICHARD
So???
RyAN
Marcie is calling her again. Dude, your girl called too, is your phone even on?
Dude looks at Ryan for a second. Ryan just give's him a little questioning smile.
DUDE
Um...i thought so. Let me check. (pulling out cell phone.) I must have left it on silent from before. (pushing buttons) ok now I should hear it. Did she say if she was calling back?
RYAN
Yeah she told Marcie she was gonna try again.
RICHARD
Dude, you just started out with this chick and already you screwed up?
DUDE
No. I think I'll be ok. Sounds like your the one who screwed up, what happened you said she fucked you over?
RICHARD
Yeah. Well its all perspective you know. She wanted a (fingers quote) "relationship". I just wanted to get laid. So she got a little psycho on me when i wouldn't call back. She even showed up at my job once yelling and shit. I got written up for allowing a scene at a place of business. Got skipped over for a promotion too.
CHRISTIAN
So why do you want to talk to the new guy?
RICHARD
Because, if I can convince him she's easy and shit than that'll fuck up her universe too.
CHRISTIAN
Ooook. (glancing at the other side of the table) This should be interesting then. (checking his cards) Sweet sassy molassy! I fold.
Aaron and Tender chuckle.
RICHARD
What the hell was that?
TENDER
Oh, you haven't met Christian before. We're all kinda used to it.
DUDE
(shouting) Sewer Sewer! B-Side!
Aaron and Tender almost fall over laughing.
AARON
Yeah. Now make it 2:30 in the morning while you try to sleep he's doing that. In the same room no less. Damn Counterstrike.
DUDE
Good times. Not for nuthing, i thank you for letting me stay there, but dude I don't miss that one second.
TENDER
No sweat Dude. Mi casa, su casa.
CHRISTIAN
Thanks dad.
TENDER
Not you, you got til August buddy.
CHRISTIAN
Hey!
AARON
'bout fuckin time!
CHRISTIAN
But what am I supposed to do then? I won't have finished school by then.
RICHARD
You're still in school?
DUDE
He's on the Neverending Story program.
A cell phone rings. The ringer is Ode to Joy.
DUDE
Hello? (beat) Hey baby. (beat) just playing cards with the guys. How was school? (beat) Cool beans. I'll see you later? (beat) ok. I'll be here. Bye.
RICHARD
Aww. You sound so cute! So I'm gonna meet this chick of yours?
DUDE
That's possible. The way you talk, you may have already met her.
RICHARD
For your sake I hope not. She may want me back if she sees me. It's happened before.
DUDE
I'm not worried. We're talking about you here.
TENDER
That's it. I'm all in, preflop.
CHRISTIAN
Dude! What the fuck? (checkin his cards) I call.
RICHARD
Oh ho ho. BMOC? Good luck to ya, Dude. (beat) Fold.
DUDE
You guys went outta turn. Show some respect for the game.
AARON
Fold
DUDE
Fold.
AARON
Two players.
Aaron deals the flop.
AARON
Tender. Check or bet
TENDER
I'm already all in. It;s just me and Christian. Deal the cards already.
AARON
Alright alright. Check yourself before you wreck yourself there. Then flip em over guys.
Tender and Christian show they're cards.
RICHARD
You went all in with that?
TENDER
I went all in before I got cards. Who knows what'll happen next?
DUDE
Dumbass. I hate it when you do that. It throws the table off.
CHRISTIAN
Shut up guys. I'm gonna win for a change.
Aaron deals the Turn and River cards. Tender picks up a miricle on the River and wins.
CHRISTIAN
GOD DAMN IT.
TENDER
(laughing) See that? Who knew?
DUDE
That's why I hate it. Now we gotta deal with your punk ass having the chip lead.
TENDER
Yeah boyeee.
Everyone chuckles a little.
RICHARD
Two down, three more to go.
DUDE
I'm only worried about one. And it aint you.
TENDER
It ain't me either. But I'll make it real hard on ya broham.
DUDE
I'm sure you will. Wouldn't have it any other way.
RICHARD
Now that we're all done stroking each other, can we play?
TENDER
Hang on. I think Chris needs a towel. (to Christian) You still got some on your lip there...(handing Christian a napkin)
CHRISTIAN
Not funny dude.
Everyone else laughs. The game continues. Marcie and Sarah reapper from the other room.
SARAH
So who's winnin?
TENDER
I am baby. Check me out.
SARAH
That's my man! No don't be stupid like you usually do.
TENDER
Hey, it's me!
DUDE
Yeah, so we're not too worried.
AARON
Right. We can handle your shit.
RICHARD
Heh heh. How do you put up with this?
TENDER
(waving hand) Ah. They're the only ones who play serious every time. For me, this is all just fun.
AARON
That's why when we go to the card rooms we come out with your money.
DUDE
And most the rest of the tables too.
Aaron and Dude knuckle up.
RICHARD
Ok then, i should start paying attention to these two more 'eh?
DUDE
Its far too late for that.
TENDER
You got served!
Everyone but Richard laughs.
RyAN
That might be the dumbest thing I've heard you say
DUDE
Hang around
Marcies phone rings.
MARCIE
Hello? (beat) Esse cara aqui ta falando merda. A gente vai mexer com ele. (This guy here is talkin shit. We're setting him up.) (beat) Ele acha que tô pedindo alguem pelo numero de telefone. (He thinks I'm asking you for a phone number.) (beat) Vou dar o numero do 954-287-0023. (I'm giving him this number) (beat) Te conto o que aconteceu depois. Tchau. (I'll let you know what happens, thanks. Later.)
RyAN
Who was that?
MARCIE
Well you wanted a number right.
RICHARD
You got it? What is it? I'll call that poor bastard as soon as we're done with this.
MARCIE
954-287-0023
RICHARD
I know that number. Thats not his number.
Aaron and Dude smile.
AARON
And why preytell do you know that number specifically?
RICHARD
Well....ah.....I think is one of my other friends number. I just know I've seen that number somewhere.
DUDE
It's the reject hotline number. You've probably got it on speed dial back home, right?
Sarah and Marcie look at each other dejected.
DUDE
So i take it you couldn't get the guys number?
Marcie shakes her head while giving Dude look that suggests she's not sure what his next move is.
DUDE
Tell you what Richie (sarcasticly), lemme give my girl a call and see if she can get it. Alright? (Richard nods.) Be right back.
Dude goes into the bedroom to make his call.
Samantha
Hey sexy. Having your fun out there?
DUDE
Of course baby! It'll all be over soon. The games starting to pick up a bit and I'm kinda tired of stringin him along so much. I just cant wait to see the look on his face.
SAMANTHA
So what are you gonna do now then?
DUDE
Finish the game and send him home none too happy.
Dude kisses Samantha and heads back toward the poker game.
TENDER
(with a smirk) Did you get it Dude?
DUDE
Yeah no sweat. I knew she'd have it. Here you go Richard.
Dude hands Richard a scrap of paper with the number on it.
RICHARD
Thanks dude. I'll call him when we're all done here. This game is starting to get interesting I think.
DUDE
You have no idea.
TENDER
I'm all in.
AARON
We haven't even delt the cards yet you ass. What the fuck?
TENDER
I don't care, I'm gettng hungry so I figure I'd speed things up a bit.
DUDE
Ass.
Aaron deals the cards. Aaron gets Ks/Kc, Richard gets As/Qh, Tender doesn't look at his cards. Dude gets 7d/2d.
AARON
I'll call that all in there. You're still an ass though.
TENDER
Thanks for noticing. Richard you want a piece of me too?
RICHARD
I got both of you covered so what the hell, why not. Dude? You want this to be quick or what?
DUDE
I'm folding, I can't play when alls I get is Jack and Shit.
Everyone flips. Flop comes out Kd/9h/3c.
DUDE
Tender, you wanna show your cards now? Nobody can bet anyway, everyone is all in here.
TENDER
Oh yeah, my bad broham. (flips to show Ad/8d) Damn, look at that. We all got something here 'eh?
AARON
True, but I'm way ahead at this point. It's pure luck right now if I lose this.
DUDE
Right right. You're draws don't favor well with the trips there.
RICHARD
Miracles do happen.
DUDE
I would so love to see that right now.
Turn card is 10c
RICHARD
Thats one.
DUDE
Wow. Well Tender, you're dead already.
TENDER
Yup, oh well. (off to Sara) Baby, when did that movie start again?
AARON
Only four outs, I'm feelin pretty good still.
DUDE
No offense but I kinda hope a jack rivers.
AARON
Thanks, buddy.
Dude just smirks back. River card is Jd.
RICHARD
Someone up there likes me. And then there were two.
AARON
Don't get too cocky, for all you know this was all setup.
RICHARD
Sure it was.
DUDE
Lucky lucky little boy. Thats gonna run out here pretty soon I think.
RICHARD
Maybe, we'll see.
They trade blinds for a while
AARON
I still cant believe I lost that hand.
RICHARD
Me either, I thought you two were supposed to be really good?
DUDE
Careful, I'm still here and he'd be more than a match for you in the long run. Aaron's probably the most consistent of us all.
AARON
This game isnt over yet so I would keep my mouth shut a little more if I were you.
RICHARD
Awww, sore loser? Its only a game.
DUDE
Be sure to remember that.
Aaron deals the cards. Dude gets Ah/Qh. Richard gets 8h/7h.
RICHARD
Raise to 1000.
DUDE
Hmmm. Call.
Flop is Jh/3c/10h.
RICHARD
Bet 500.
DUDE
Raise to 2000.
RICHARD
Call.
AARON
What do you two have? A bluff here could really hurt you know
DUDE
True but a risk sometimes worth taking
RICHARD
Interesting. I've yet to bluff tonight. It's not in my nature to lie.
Everyone rolls their eyes. Turn card is Kh. This gives Richard a flush, with a straight flush draw. Dude has a Royal.
RICHARD
Bet 1000
DUDE
Call
TENDER
Someone is not gonna be happy here.
Dude shows Tender his hold cards.
TENDER
Ok then. This should be fun.
AARON
The suspense is killing me. I hope it'll last.
Dude and Tender laugh. Everyone minus Samantha make over to the table to see what's going on.
AARON
Ok, last card.
River card is 9h.
RICHARD
All in.
DUDE
Call.
Everyone
Daaammmmmmn!
RICHARD
Dude you played me from the start on that one. Good job.
DUDE
You have no idea.
TENDER
Hey, why don't you call that guy now so we can go get some food before the movie?
RICHARD
Nah. I was just kidding before anyway.
AARON
No way man, you made us go this far, you gotta call the guy now. Even if its just a prank.
Richard dials the number. Dude's phone rings and he shows it to Richard. It's got his number on the Caller ID. Samantha enters the room.
SAmANTHA
You guys done fuckin with Richard yet, I'm getting hungry in there.
DUDE
Yeah baby I think we're done now. Right Richie?