Dish (screenplay)

Dish

by Michelle Stiles

INT. - CAFE' - DAY

JODI, 20, a petite blond dines with her best friend EMILY. Emily, 18, is a mousy brunette who wears glasses.

As Jodi and Emily browse the menu, an attractive waiter MARTIN walks up to their table with paper in hand.

MARTIN

What can I get for you ladies today?

JODI

Umm...I'll just have the Caesar salad with extra dressing on the side.

MARTIN

And to drink?

JODI

A lemon water please.

MARTIN

Alright, and for you Miss?

EMILY

Let me have a butter croissant. And can I getta cappuccino as well?

MARTIN

Sure thing.

Martin flashes a cheeky smile as he takes a small pencil out from behind his ear and writes down the orders.

MARTIN

Alrighty ladies, your orders should be out in no time.

As Martin walks away to the kitchen, Jodi and Emily check him out.

JODI

Damn! He's cute!

EMILY

Yeah, why do you think I come here?!

Jodi and Emily share a giggle.

JODI

So Em, I saw you chillin' with Whitney yesterday. How's she doing?

EMILY

Uh, she's ok I guess. Been acting kinda crazy lately.

JODI

How so?

EMILY

Well I hadn't seen her in awhile and she's been snapping at me for like no apparent reason.

JODI

That's odd. She's usually like mad nice.

EMILY

Yeah I know, I wanna confront her about it but I dunno how she'll react. And I heard something about her.

JODI

(excited)

What?!

EMILY

(in a hushed tone)

I heard she was pregnant.

JODI

What? When did this happen?

EMILY

Umm...the night before last. Our mutual friend told me. Apparently she's been wicked emotional and took a couple tests.

JODI

Oh my god! Who's the baby daddy?

Just as Emily is about to spill, Martin comes back with a tray in his hand. The girls stop talking.

MARTIN

Ok, lemon water for you.

Martin places the glass on Jodi's coaster. Jodi looks up at him with a smirk.

MARTIN

And a cappuccino for you. Careful it's really hot.

Emily gently puts her hands up as Martin places down the cappuccino.

JODI

Thanks!

MARTIN

No problem. Your food should be out in a little. Can I getcha anything while I'm here?

EMILY

No we're good, thanks.

MARTIN

Ok. If you do let me know.

Martin tends to another table.

JODI

Ok Em, spill.

EMILY

Uh, no I don't...I don't wanna say anything, it's not my place.

JODI

Oh c'mon, it's me! I won't tell.

EMILY

(looking down)

I dunno.

JODI

(with a puppy dog look)

Em?

EMILY

(timidly looks up)

Don't do the look!

JODI

 Oh, c'mon don't leave me hanging. Is it someone I know?

Emily is silent but glances towards Martin. She nods in his direction.

Jodi turns around in her chair to see Martin busting a table. She quickly turns around with an astonished expression.

JODI

(whispering)

No shit?! Its our waiter?!

EMILY

That's what I heard.

JODI

Oh my god!

Jodi turns around again to see Martin heading towards the table with the meals. Jodi turns around and exchanges a look with Emily.

Martin arrives at table and places meals in front of Jodi and Emily.

MARTIN

(with his cheeky smile)

Enjoy, ladies.

Martin walks back to the kitchen.

JODI

(under her breath)

We know you did buddy!

Emily is the only one who hears this. She and Jodi share a laugh.

Jodi and Emily eat their meals.

END SCENE.