airport?
OLIVER
Well... Uh...
(A beat)
I’m not really sure. My brother was the one who bought the ticket. I sort of figured the airport wouldn't be that far away so I'd walk
Rose
I’m afraid you won’t be catching your plane, or any others today, if you do that... I can order you a cab if you want
OLIVER
Oh, right... Thank you very much...
(A beat or
two as Rose
picks up
the telephone
receiver)
I hope that a hefty tip was included on my bill
She smiles at him.
Rose
(Speaking into
the phone)
Hello, yes, I’d like a taxi from the Hotel Nelson A.S.A.P... The airport... Yes, okay... Bell... Thank you
(Putting down
the phone and
looking at
Oliver)
Should be about 10 minutes if you want to have a seat
OLIVER
Thanks so much for that, much appreciated
She smiles at him again and Oliver sits down and looks at his watch. It is 2.08pm.
FADE TO:
EXT. HOTEL NELSON - DAY
Oliver walks out of the hotel carrying his suitcase. He is following the TAXI DRIVER - a round-faced man in his early forties.
CUT TO:
EXT. PRINCE OF WALES ROAD - DAY
They walk along Prince of Wales Road to where a taxi is parked. The taxi driver takes Oliver's suitcase and puts it into the boot of the car as Oliver opens the door and gets into the backseat. Oliver pulls the door shut as the taxi driver shuts the boot and walks around to get in the front of the car.
CUT TO:
INT. Taxi - day
The taxi driver looks around at Oliver.
TAXI DRIVER
Straight to the airport is it?
OLIVER
Certainly looks that way... Thanks
The taxi driver starts the car and drives away along Prince of Wales Road and away from the hotel. Oliver sits, looking out of the window as the taxi driver takes him swiftly through the city. He watches as Prince of Wales Road, Rose Lane, Cattlemarket Street, Golden Ball Street, Westlegate, St Stephens Street, and Chapelfield Road all go by.
Cut to:
Ext. Grapes hill - day
The car stops at the traffic lights on Grapes Hill and then turns up Dereham Road.
CUT TO:
INT. TAXI - DAY
Oliver sits in the back of the taxi, which has stopped due to traffic. Oliver winds a window down to look out and ahead to see what reason there might be for the hold-up. Then he looks out of the window and across to the other side of the road. Something catches his eye. It is the road sign for a smaller road running off from Dereham Road. The sign reads “Waterworks Road.”
EMILY
(V.O)
Is it time for the waterworks?
OLIVER
Jesus!
TAXI DRIVER
What’s that mate?
OLIVER
Uh... Well... A change of plan.
(Pointing towards
the ‘Waterworks
Road’ sign)
Do you know what roads lead off from that one?
TAXI DRIVER
Well, let’s see... There’s Mile Cross Road, Drayton Road and Heigham Street
OLIVER
Oh. Right
JOHNNY
(V.O)
Imagine it, imagine things and make them real
TAXI DRIVER
Are we still going to the airport then mate?
OLIVER
(A beat or
two)
No, could you take me back to the hotel, please?
TAXI DRIVER
All right. You’re the boss
CUT TO:
EXT. DEREHAM ROAD - DAY
The traffic clears a little and the taxi travels on to a roundabout. It goes all the way around and back the way it came along Dereham Road before eventually coming to a stop at the Grapes Hill traffic lights.
CUT TO:
INT. TAXI - DAY
Several moments pass as Oliver looks around. He leans forward to talk to the taxi driver.
OLIVER
What road are we on now by the way?
TAXI DRIVER
Dereham Road mate.
(Pointing to
his left)
Barn Road that way
(Pointing to
his right)
Grapes Hill that way... And directly in front of you is St Benedict's Street
EMILY
(V.O)
Don’t forget to remember the Saints; Benedict, George, Andrew and Gregory
OLIVER
(To the taxi
driver)
Okay... So once I’ve dropped my stuff off can you bring me back here please?
CUT TO:
INT. HOTEL RECEPTION - DAY
Oliver strides into reception and up to the desk.
Rose
Did you forget something Mr Bell?
OLIVER
No, nothing like that... I'd actually like another room please... Or the same room or whatever’s easiest really
Rose
Certainly Mr Bell
OLIVER
Okay... Could someone take care of my suitcase? I’ll be back later...
(Walking away
from the desk
and then
turning back)
Oh yes... If my brother calls, could you tell him from me to go fuck himself
ROSE
It would be my pleasure Mr Bell
Oliver walks out of the hotel.
CUT TO:
EXT. DEREHAM ROAD - DAY
The taxi stops in a lay-by.
CUT TO:
INT. TAXI - DAY
Oliver leans forward from the backseat.
OLIVER
What exactly do I owe you, mate?
TAXI DRIVER
That’ll be 20 quid please
OLIVER
Here...
(Handing over
the money)
Here’s fifty. You’ve helped me more than you know
He gets out of the taxi.
TAXI DRIVER
Thanks mate
OLIVER
Cheers
Oliver shuts the door to the taxi and it moves away.
CUT TO:
EXT. DEREHAM ROAD - DAY
The taxi drives away.
CUT TO:
EXT. ST BENEDICT'S STREET - DAY
Oliver sees a street sign, which reads St Benedict’s Street. He walks along St Benedict's Street. He looks around and sees Norwich Arts Centre and several alleyways leading off from the street. As he comes to the end of the street he looks up and sees another sign.
CUT TO:
EXT. ST GREGORY'S ALLEY - DAY
Oliver sees a street sign, which reads St Gregory's alley.
EMILY
(V.O)
Benedict, George, Andrew and Gregory
Oliver walks through the alley up a slight incline leading into Pottergate.
CUT TO:
EXT. POTTERGATE - DAY
Oliver wanders around looking at the different streets and lanes that lead off from Pottergate. Eventually he sees the street sign for Upper Goat Lane.
CUT TO:
EXT. UPPER GOAT LANE - DAY
Oliver walks up Upper Goat Lane.
CUT TO:
EXT. GUILDHALL HILL - DAY
Oliver walks along and down Guildhall Hill.
EMILY
(V.O)
Guildhall Hill
CUT TO:
EXT. LONDON STREET - DAY
Oliver walks along London Street.
EMILY
(V.O)
London Street
Oliver walks further along London Street, searching for anoth
er street sign. He eventually looks up and to his left where he sees the St Andrews Hill street sign.
CUT TO:
EXT. ST ANDREW'S HILL - DAY
Oliver walks down St Andrew's Hill towards St Andrew's Street.
CUT TO:
EXT. ST ANDREW'S STREET - DAY
Oliver walks along the pavement looking for street signs. He looks across the road as it starts to rain.
CUT TO:
EXT. ST GEORGE'S STREET - DAY
Oliver sees the street sign for St George's Street. He walks along St George's Street swiftly. He continues to look all around. He sees the Norwich School of Art and Design to his left. As he crosses a bridge he looks down at the River Wensum. He walks on, past the Playhouse Theatre and a teenage boy outside, throwing roses out into the rain. As he comes to the end of the street, Oliver begins to recite words quietly to himself.
OLIVER
Don’t forget to remember the Saints; Benedict, George, Andrew and Gregory,
All of whom play a part in our history
But also in a story borne of September So please do not forget to remember...
(A beat)
Don’t forget to remember for it would be a shame; To forget Guildhall Hill, London Street and Upper Goat Lane...
But... Worst of all it would be a horrific state, If you... Forgot to remember on a day in September... The name...
He sees another street sign and stops walking. The name written on the sign is Colegate.
OLIVER
Colegate.
He runs the rest of the way along St George's Street.
CUT TO:
EXT. COLEGATE - DAY
Oliver reaches Colegate and looks up and down the road, which is deserted. He turns to his left, walking swiftly and continuing to look around. He walks all the way to Duke Street. Then he turns and walks back. He walks past a small alleyway. As he passes it Emily appears behind him, stepping out from the alleyway.
EMILY
Hey?
Oliver stops and turns around to face her.
OLIVER
Hey there...
(A beat or
two as he
walks toward her
and then stops
as he reaches
her)
I’m Oliver
EMILY
Hi... I’m Emily
She smiles, he smiles back.
FADE TO BLACK:
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ABOUT JAMES EDDY
A writer of multiple genres, James Eddy began writing film and television scripts before moving into Short Stories, Novels and Novellas. ‘In Dreams’ is the fourth of nine planned e-book releases in 2013. For more information, please visit youngbloodbooks.webplus.net
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