前言

一个没有亲密的朋友、只有姐姐Angela的单身父亲David帮助他争强好胜的女儿Emma处理她在学校发生的事故。然而，他开始怀疑她是否参与了这起事件。进一步的事情发生了，女儿的老师Ellis女士、奖牌的获得者Milo和Chloe都作为这场事故的牺牲品，父亲不仅要保护女儿的秘密，还要防止她再次受到伤害，直到影片结束，父亲也成为牺牲品。

一男两女：Chloe兼Angela、Mrs. Ellis和Maggie Curtis

一男三女：Mrs. Ellis兼Angela和Maggie Curtis

Angela、Mrs. Ellis和Maggie Curtis词少，也可自行选角

PS: 第一次做本有不好的地方请见谅。

BGM1

［0:30 脚步声］

David：Breakfast in five, honey bear.

Emma：Ok, daddy.

［0:34 倒牛奶］

David：I'm gonna steal one of these. Want some more eggs?

Emma：No thanks. Miss Ellis showed us this years Citizenship Award. It's a medal. It's really big. Like the Olympics.

David：Really?

Emma：Well, not that big. But it's really big. I'm gonna win it .

David：It wouldn't surprise me a bit if you did.

Emma：It's given to the person who exemplifies St. Alden's values.Faith, honesty, grace, and compassion.

David：I just don't want you to be disappointed if you don't win it.

Emma：When are you having another date?

David：Why? Does it bother you when I date?

Emma：No, why would it bother me?

Angela：Hey.

Emma：Hey, Aunt Angela.

David：Hey.

Angela：Hey, honey bear. I found your gal.

David：Em and I were just talking about me dating.

Angela：Not a date, I found you a nanny. Wasn't that the assignment? (to Emma) I- I mean, new babysitter. I know you don't need a new nanny.

Emma：I don't need a new babysitter, either. It's stupid.

David：She's still upset about Miss Levia.

Emma：You should babysit me, Aunt Angela.

Angela：It would be an honour, my queen, but I think my patients might object.

David：Don't worry, Em. I'm gonna find you someone you like. (to Angela)Oh, she also says she's gonna win another award this semester.

Angela：Oh. She's got drive. You should be thrilled. Right, Emma? Emma?

Emma：There's a dead cat in the fountain.

[2:16 把猫捞出来]

David：Don't be sad. It probably happened very fast. I don't think it felt a thing.

[2:51 推桌子］

Mrs. Ellis：Calm down, everyone. I guarantee you it's more afraid of you than you are of it. (2:56 杯子扣下)Emma Grossman! [3:20 转身]Thank you, Emma.

Emma：You're welcome, Mrs. Ellis.

[3:28 Emma 坐下]

Milo：How did you do that?

Emma：We have a nest in our back yard. My dad says wasps only attack when they feel threatened. It's nature, Milo.

[3:44 火车]

David：I hope you're not allergic to dust. This probably isn't the best place in the house to have a meeting but I'm on a deadline.

Chloe：No worries. Do you make everything here?

David：No, hardly anything anymore. I have two factories going but this is where it all began.

Chloe：Cool.

David：So tell me about you. Your resume says you were a professional snowboarder.

Chloe：Yep, right up until I blew out my ACL.

David：I hate to hear that.

Chloe：It's for the best. I still hit it hard, I just try to avoid the dangerous stuff.

David：Sure. So you've been a nanny for five years?

Chloe：That's right.

David：You seem to like it.

Chloe：I love kids. There's no BS. They're not complicated. If they're sad, they cry. If they're happy, they laugh. It's refreshing.

David：So is there anything else I need to know? Your references all seem to love you.

Chloe：I make a mean grilled cheese. You want to know the secret ingredients?

David：Sure.

Chloe：Pickles and mustard. Boom. Done.(smile)

David：Well, uh... can you start next week? Emma's about to begin her spring break.

Chloe：Sure. I can start whenever you need-

Uh, Mr. Grossman? Here are the steagle plans, and you have a materials call in five minutes.

David：Thank you. Is there anything else?

Nope.

David：Is there anything you want to ask me?

Chloe：What's your daughter like?

David：Emma is... very focused. She's a normal little girl, but she can be very focused. I don't know how else to say it. She's smart, straight A's, never gets into trouble...loves hot chocolate.

Chloe：My kinda girl.

David：Mine, too.

Chloe：And your wife? Should I meet with her, too?

David：She died just after Emma was born.

Chloe：I'm so sorry.

David：Thanks. So it's uh, it's just the two of us and um... we manage.

Chloe：Well, I guess I will see you next week.

David：Looking forward to it.

[5:47 学校]

Milo：Your watch is sick.

Katie：Right? I got it for my birthday.

Little boy：I got a watch for my birthday too. I don't really wear it.

Careful there!

You're it!

Milo：Katie, are you alright?

Emma：Are you ok? I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. Here, let me help you up. I'm so sorry.

Who's it?

You're still it, let's go!

[6分51秒 直接入词]

David：I brought you your favourite.

Emma：Thanks, daddy.

David：You want to read together?

Emma：We don't have to, daddy. I know how busy you are.

David：What would you give me for a basket of hugs?

Emma：A basket of kisses.

[7:01 脚步离去]

Emma：A basket of kisses.

Emma：A basket of kisses. A basket of kisses. A basket of kisses. A basket of kisses.

[7:46 梳头发]

David：You look like a movie star.

Emma：Don't make me late, dad.

David：I won't.

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[0:25 掌声]

David：Nice suit, Milo.

Milo：Thanks.

Maggie Curtis：He has been counting down the days.

David：Oh, tell me about it.

Mrs. Ellis：[0:32 掌声结束入]And now, our final award. The St. Alden's Citizenship Medallion. Every year we honour someone of character. Someone who truly embodies the values that this school was founded on. This year I am proud to award the St. Alden's Citizenship Medallion to Milo Curtis.

[1:00 掌声]

David：Good job.

[1:10 入词]

Mrs. Ellis：Here you go, Milo. Good job.

Milo：Thanks！

Maggie Curtis：Wow！

[1:23 直接入词]

David：I'm sorry I missed your parent-teacher conference, I had a big installation in the city.

Mrs. Ellis：No worries. We can reschedule.

David：How is Emma doing? I mean, not to put you on the spot.

Mrs. Ellis：Right. She's fine. She's um... I have to say, I've never met anyone quite like her in my 20 years of teaching.

David：Why does that sound like a bad thing?

Mrs. Ellis：No, I didn't mean that in any fashion at all. Emma's never had one mark against her and she's one of our top students. She can be a real leader when she wants to be.

David：But？

Mrs. Ellis：Emma lives in her own particular world and I'm sure it isn't anything like the world that you and I live in. I mean, she has many remarkable qualities that are great in a child. Her courage is most unusual. She's almost without any physical fear. And she really knows how to come across when she has to. She can be an actress, I bet.(smile)

David：Please, not an actress.

Mrs. Ellis：Alright.

Maggie Curtis：Mrs. Ellis.

Mrs. Ellis：Excuse me.

David：Sure.

[2:25 直接入词]

David：I'm proud of you, honey bear. I know you're disappointed.

Emma：That medal's mine. I deserve it. Milo can't even talk in front of the class.

David：Emma. Everybody has something special to offer. Milo's a good kid.

Emma：Yeah? Well, he's an awful public speaker. And he can't spell.

David：Emma.

Emma：You're right. Sorry. Milo's my friend. I'm really happy he got it.

Milo：You're right, this place is cool! We should go back now. Emma, what's wrong? What do you want?

[4:16 入词]

Emma：I think you know.

[4:30 操场]

David：One, two, three. That's good, I'll email it to you.

Emma：Hey dad, can we get going?

David：Sure.

Maggie Curtis：Has anyone seen Milo?

David：I haven't seen him.

Maggie Curtis：Emma, have you seen him?

Emma：Um, the last place I saw him was by the bonfire.

Help! Help! Quickly!

[5:08 入词]

Maggie Curtis：Oh my god! Milo! Milo? Come on, come on, baby! Breathe! Somebody do something! Call 911! Milo! Come on, Milo. Come on. Milo？Somebody help us!

[5:33 客厅]

David：That poor kid. He was lying there on the rocks for hours before they came and took him away.

Angela：It was horrible. How is she?

David：She's ok. I think she's in shock. I think we all are. She's up in her room, reading. I'm sure it'll hit her later.

Angela：Yes, I'm sure it will.

[6:23 早饭]

David：Emma.

Emma：Morning, dad.

David：Morning, hon.

Emma：Do you want some cereal? There's just enough left.

David：No, I'm ok, thanks. How are you feeling?

Emma：I'm alright. I hope it doesn't rain today.

David：I meant about yesterday. You must be pretty sad, right? If you want to talk about it I'm here for you.

Emma：Ok.

David：Do you need someone to talk to?

Emma：I don't really think there's anything to talk about.

[7:06 院子里]

Angela：Give her time. Kids process differently. Don't make her feel self-conscious.

David：You're probably right. She's just so strong, you know? I mean, even her teachers were talking about it. I just hope that she can take some time and... feel.

Angela：Look who's here.

[7:28 车开过来]

David：Great job, by the way. She seems perfect. Miller said she was great with Sam.

Angela：Professional head hunter, that's me. Are you gonna finally take my friend Lizzy out?

David：Oh my god, you are relentless. Yes, I will call her.

Chloe：Hey there. Let's get this party started.

BGM3

[0:01开门后直接入]

David：Washer, dryer, obviously.

Chloe：Wow, this place is amazing.

David：Thanks. It was a fixer-upper my wife and I bought right before Emma was born.

Chloe：Was this your wife?

David：Oh, yeah. That was our Christmas card one year. There she is. Emma, this is Chloe. Chloe, this is Emma.

Chloe：Hi Emma. It's very nice to meet you.

Emma：I like your necklace. Do you want to see my medals?

David：We have to finish the tour first. Anyway, emergency numbers here, all the keys go in that uh, little place there. (声音变小)Um, fire extinguisher is under the sink. We have a couple upstairs in the bedrooms...

[1:10 Emma在门口]

Emma：I wanna watch a movie.

Chloe：The wind was blowing a window open. I'll be down in a minute.

Elmer!

Nell!

Chloe：I don't get it. This is stupid.

Emma：What's stupid?

Chloe：Shirley Temple.

Emma：The woman was a United States ambassador. I can't imagine she was very stupid.

Chloe：I meant the movie.

Emma：When's my dad coming home?

Chloe：Soon. He has a meeting. So are you sad about the kid that drowned?

Emma：I don't think it matters if I'm sad. He's dead, anyway. Besides, my dad said you don't feel anything when you drown.

Chloe：You're all warm and fuzzy, aren't you? So what're you into? Music? Horses?

Emma：I'm into everything.

Chloe：What's the deal with your dadGot a girlfriend?

Emma：No. Why?

Chloe：Just asking, no biggie.

Emma：He had one for a while. I didn't like her.

Chloe：So he dumped her?

Emma：Yep.

Chloe：You're sorta something else, aren't you?

Emma：And you're sort of a thief.

Chloe：Excuse me?

Emma：And you're smart. I saw you take the pills from my dad's bedroom. But not enough for my dad to notice. Don't worry, I won't tell. I think I'm gonna stay up past my bedtime tonight. (命令)Now go and get me some ice cream.

Chloe：You little bitch.

Emma：And bring me a couple of cookies while you're at it.

[4:23 Milo的葬礼]

提醒这段不用急，慢点说

David：I'm so sorry.

Maggie Curtis：Thank you. Thanks for coming. Hi, Emma. Oh, don't ask me how I am. I don't wanna lie to you.

David：It was a beautiful service.

Maggie Curtis：He had a good last day. A really good last day. I mean, he has never won anything before and he was so proud of that medal. I just wish I knew where it was.

David：You don't have the medal?

Maggie Curtis：Well, I think maybe it sunk to the bottom.

David：Is there anything I can do for you?

Maggie Curtis：If you have any pictures of that day I'd like them. Pictures of him playing, happy. It really does help.

[5:50 David收拾衣柜]

Emma：Dad? What're you doing in my room?

David：Just picking up a little.

Emma：It is picked up. It's always picked up. (沉默2秒后笑)Anything else?

David：No.

[6:48 Mrs. Ellis到家里调查]

Mrs. Ellis：Believe me, nothing like this has ever happened in our 95-year history and we're using every resource we have to make sure that it never happens again. But there is a legal issue that we have to contend with.

David：Sure.

Mrs. Ellis：We're reaching out to all the parents to gather whatever information we can.

David：Well, ok, I- I don't really understand. So this is an insurance thing, or...?

Mrs. Ellis：That's one component, yes.

David：Well, what did happen? No one's given anybody an update. How did Milo fall off that cliff?

Mrs. Ellis：That's what we're gonna find out.

David：Are the police involved?

We're not at liberty to share that.

Mrs. Ellis：Obviously, if and when the authorities are involved, we may share that information with the families.

Some families.

David：Excuse me, but is there something you're not telling me?

Mrs. Ellis：Please don't misunderstand. We're just trying to get to the facts. But if Emma heard or saw something, we need to know. That boy couldn't swim and he was afraid of water. Why was he out on the rocks?

Chloe：(小声)You little shit.

Mrs. Ellis：Any information would be helpful as it seems Emma was the last to see Milo.

David：I'm sorry?

Mrs. Ellis：At least three people saw her near the rock face.Now, we're not saying Emma did anything wrong. Well, I should hope not.

David：Listen, I'd be very careful what you insinuate. [8:01 Emma尖叫] Emma? Emma?! Emma! What happened? Are you ok?

Mrs. Ellis：We'll show ourselves out.

David：Yeah, sure. Ok. Let me see this arm. Let's see it. Alright, let's get you cleaned up. Ok?

[8:20 卧室处理伤口]

David：You are lucky you didn't cut yourself worse, honey bear.

Emma：I'm sorry, daddy.

David：It's ok. Accidents happen. Do you know why Mrs. Ellis was here?

Emma：It was about Milo I bet.

David：Is there anything you wanna tell me about that day? Anything at all?

Emma：Nope.

David：You're sure? You weren't ever out on that rock face, were you?

Emma：No.

David：Mrs. Ellis says you were.

Emma：She's lying.

David：Honey, why would Mrs. Ellis lie?

Emma：Because she hates me. She never liked me. I don't know why. Why would she say that?

David：I- I don't know what's going on, I'm just... just worried about you.

Emma：I'm sorry, daddy. I don't mean to get upset. I'm just sad about Milo.

David：Want me to read to you?

Emma：I'm not really in the mood.

David：Ok.

Emma：Daddy? What would you give me for a basket of kisses?

David：A basket of hugs.

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[0:15 David洗完澡发现Chloe在房间里]

Chloe：Hi. (2秒后)Sorry, I was just checking on you and Emma. And we're out of milk.

[0:43 工作间]

David：Hey.

Chloe：Um, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you last night. I probably could have waited to do the market list.

David：Yeah. So what's up?

Chloe：Um, hey, do you mind if I, like, smoke in here? I would never do it around Emma but out here I thought maybe?

David：Can you see everything against that wall? It's all flammable. So no, I don't think this is the best place for a smoking area.

Chloe：Ah. Got it.

David：So how can I help ya?

Chloe：Emma's arm seems good. I'm sorry, I should have been paying closer attention to her. I was with her one minute and when I turned around she was gone.

David：Yeah. I understand, stuff happens.

Chloe：Stuff happens. Hell yeah, it does.

David：So let me ask you, how are things with you and Emma?Everything ok?

Chloe：Oh, she's great. Such a cool kid.

David：That's good to hear.

Chloe：She's so... fun and smart. And funny.

David：I never would have thought of Emma as funny.

Chloe：Oh, not in a weird way. She's funny like... I don't know, like different. In a good way. Most girls her age are pretty lame. Purple leggings and princess posters everywhere, but Emma is like... a lady, you know?

David：I do know.

Chloe：Oh, I was looking at more pictures of your wife. She was pretty hot.

David：Yes, she was. Thank you. [2:15 报纸拍打] Gotta get rid of these wasps.

Chloe：Well, I better get back to Emma. She wants to go on the scooter.

David：Great.

Chloe：Anyway, I love my job here. I just wanted you to know.

David：Thank you, I appreciate that. I'm sure Emma does, as well.

Chloe：Yeah. We love each other.

[2:40 散步]

Chloe：Your dad thinks you have major issues, Curly Sue.

Emma：What do you mean?

Chloe：He knows what's up. He was grilling me about you.

Emma：What'd he ask?

Chloe：Wouldn't you like to know? Don't worry, I told him how great you are. I got you, girl. Just don't mess with me.

Emma：Why is Mrs. Ellis at Milo's?

Chloe：You must be shitting bricks.

Emma：Gross. Why would you say something like that?

Chloe：'Cause they're closing in on you now, babe. Building their case.

Emma：What do you mean?

Chloe：One day the police will get involved and you'll have to come clean about what you did to Milo.

Emma：I didn't do anything to Milo.

Chloe：Sure you didn't. Anyway, you'll see. You better get your story straight or you're gonna get busted.

[3:38 家里]

Chloe：Yeah, I would be worried too if I were you.

Emma：I'm not worried about anything. You're just being a bitch.

Chloe：Look, I don't know what you did to that kid on the rocks but I know it wasn't good, and I know you're lying to everybody.

Emma：And you stole from my dad's room.

Chloe：Well I guess we both have secrets to keep for each other, don't we?

Emma：My dad says it's not good to keep secrets. If you see something you should tell.

Chloe：Are you threatening me, honey bear? Do you know what they do to kids that go to jail?

Emma：Not really.

Chloe：Well, if it's something like stealing or hurting someone you get sent to a hospital where kids yell and scream and cut themselves. You never get out. But if it's something really bad, like maybe if someone... dies, you get sent to the electric chair.

Emma：You're silly. Nobody would put a kid in the electric chair.

Chloe：Sure they do. Do you know what happens in the electric chair? It cooks you. Your skin crackles and shrivels like when we make bacon in the morning.

Emma：I don't believe you. A kid wouldn't even fit in that big chair.

Chloe：They have a special one for kids. It's even painted pink and they put pee-pee pads underneath for when you piss yourself.

Emma：God, you're disgusting.

Chloe：Google it.

[5:12 Chloe寻找Emma]

Chloe：Emma?Em? Emma? Emma, are you out there? Emma?

[5:40 开门]

David：Hello?

[6:12 Emma进来]

David：There she is. How was your day? You do anything fun?

Emma：Well, I don't know if it was fun exactly, but I had a good day.

[6:23 Emma发现奖牌挂在父亲床头的台灯上]

[6:58 踩到木板]

David：[7:03 入] What are you doing?

Emma：Oh, nothing.

David：What's in your hand?

Emma：Nothing.

[7:31 Emma交出奖牌]

David：Oh, Emma.

[7:34 Emma的卧室]

David：Where did this com from? Emma? How did Milo's medal get into this house?

Emma：I... I don't know.

David：Where did you find it?

Chloe：It was hidden under the bed. I found it cleaning.

David：Thank you, Chloe. I need to talk to Emma alone.

Chloe：Sure thing.

David：Emma? How did Milo Curtis's medal get under your bed?

Emma：I don't know how it got there. How should I know how it got there?

David：Were you ever, at any time, out on that rock face?

Emma：Yes, daddy. I went there once.

David：So Mrs. Ellis wasn't lying when she said you were there.

Emma：I guess she wasn't lying. Yes, daddy.

David：Were you with Milo?

Emma：For a minute.

David：And what happened? (Emma沉默)Emma! This is very serious and I can't help you if I don't know the truth.

Emma：(沉默)Milo and I were playing a game we made up. It was kinda like Capture the Flag, but with his medal instead. I won, so Milo gave me his medal to wear.

David：So he gave you the medal out on the rock?

Emma：No. I got it later on. I don't know where Milo went after that.

David：Emma. Do you know that Mrs. Curtis has been looking for this? She wanted to bury Milo with it.

Emma：That's stupid. Milo wouldn't even know if he was buried with it or not. [9:48 David起身] Daddy? What's wrong? Where are you going?

David：[9:56] I just need some air.

[10:13 开车]

David：Hey, Angela, it's me. Listen, I need the name of a good child psychiatrist for Emma. It's nothing urgent, I just think that she needs someone to talk to.

Angela：(电话音)Ok. I have the perfect person.

David：Oh, ok. Good, thanks. Um, I'll call you back.

未完待续