Episode One: Spring Training

EPISODE ONE: SPRING TRAINING

SCENE ONE
CHICAGO CUBS SPRING TRAINING HEADQUARTERS, MESA, ARIZONA

Brent David, a recent college graduate enters the reception area of the Cubs’ spring training offices at Ho Ho Kam Park in Mesa. He is reporting for the first day of his season-long internship in the Cubs promotions and marketing department. Brent will be reporting directly to Linda Zapatos, the Cubs’ director of public relations.

RECEPTIONIST

Can I help you?

BRENT DAVID

I’m…uh…here for my internship.

RECEPTIONIST

Oh, that’s nice, sweetie. Who are you supposed to report to?

BRENT DAVID – Looks down at a crumpled piece of paper

Linda…Zapatos?

RECEPTIONIST

Oh, dear. I’ll tell her…well, I’ll have someone tell her you’re here. Your name is…?

BRENT DAVID

David…Brent…Brent David.

RECEPTIONIST

David?

BRENT DAVID

Brent.

RECEPTIONIST

Brent?

BRENT DAVID

Brent David.

RECEPTIONIST (mutters to self)

The poor bastard’s going to be eaten alive.