INT. JOHN’S CAR - DAY

John is looking at the car in front of him. The traffic is at a stand still. John looks very stressed. The traffic begins to move and a car from the next lane over cuts in front of John’s car even though there is hardly any room. This angers John.

JOHN

(angry)

What an idiot.

John looks stressed and continues to drive in the traffic.

INT. BEDROOM

John sits on the bed and looks concerned. Susan lays down next to him and looks over at him.

SUSAN

You going to shut the light off?

JOHN

Yeah in a minute.

JOHN

Did you know I’ve been at my job for ten years now.

SUSAN

Yes I did.

John shakes his head back and forth.

JOHN

I can’t believe I’ve had a job for that long. I’ve never lasted that long at a job before.

SUSAN

I’m really tired.

John ignores her and keeps on talking because he’s got to much on his mind.

JOHN

Maybe it’s time for a new job?

SUSAN

Can you please turn off the light.

John pauses for a moment then reaches over to the light and shuts it off. He lays down in the bed and covers himself. Susan covers herself also. A moment later John begins the discussion again.

JOHN

I feel like I’m not getting anywhere in life. Like every things on hold and I can’t get to the next level.

SUSAN

Well what do you want to do about it?

JOHN

I don’t know.

SUSAN

Well, try to get some sleep and maybe you’ll feel better in the morning.

John looks discouraged but stops talking.

INT. BEDROOM

The alarm clock goes off. John shuts it off and slowly sits up in bed. He puts his hand on his chest and makes an uncomfortable look on his face. He takes a couple deep breaths. Susan wakes up and looks over at him.

SUSAN

You ok?

JOHN

My chest feels really tight and my heart is pounding hard... Here listen.

John puts his chest toward her. Susan leans over and puts her ear to John’s chest.

JOHN

How’s it sound?

SUSAN

Sounds ok to me.

JOHN

I wonder what it could be. It’s been like this for a while now.

SUSAN

Maybe you should get it checked out.

JOHN

Maybe.

John gets up and walks away.

EXT. DOUG’S GARAGE - DAY

John walks over to the garage doorway he is a little nervous.

JOHN

Hello.

Doug turns around and looks over at John.

DOUG

Hi, come in.

John hesitates for a moment but then slowly walks in to the garage. Doug walks over to John and shakes his hand.

DOUG

Can I get you a beer?

JOHN

No that’s ok.

DOUG

I’m Doug.

JOHN

Nice to meet you Doug, I’m John.

John looks around at the garage.

JOHN

You have a nice setup here.

DOUG

Thanks. I’ve been at this a while.

JOHN

So what do you do in here? I see you hang out here on the weekends and you look so happy.

DOUG

Just hobbies and play with the kids.

John feels a little awkward.

JOHN

I feel a little strange coming over here like this. But I’m just trying to figure out what I should do in my garage and was hoping to get some ideas from you.

Doug thinks for a moment.

DOUG

Do you have any hobbies?

JOHN

Not really.

DOUG

What do you like to do?

John thinks for a moment.

JOHN

I honestly can’t think of anything.

Doug feels a little sad for John.

DOUG

Your welcome to hang out here anytime and maybe you’ll figure something out.

JOHN

(smiles)

I would like that. Thanks.

DOUG

No problem.

JOHN

Well it was nice meeting you.

DOUG

You to John.

John smiles and walks away. Doug looks at him and does a quick shake of his head and then smiles.