Veal Tender Part 2

Fade to black. Bold white font: “ONE WEEK AGO” Fade up to wide shot of main character (Kiram Berman) walking up to strip mall. Store front is an Aquatic Centre, called, “Ricard Brenson Swimming”.

Shot transition to inside reception area for swim club. Walls are lined with dark-coloured wood paneling – the plastic kind. A woman sits behind the reception desk, made of the same coloured veneer as the walls. Background musak plays quietly.

Receptionist: May I help you?
Kiram: My name is Kiram Berman. I’m here for my interview with Mr. Brenson.
Receptionist: I’ll let him know you are here. (picks up microphone, slight feedback over PA system) Mr. Brenson to the office, please, Mr. Brenson to the office, please. To Kiram: Have a seat, sir.

Kiram takes seat and peers through glass door behind reception into pool area. Appears to be a seniors “aqua-fit” course in progress. A man in a burgundy speedo approaches door, opens it, and moves towards Kiram.

Mr. Brenson: Mr. Berman, I presume? (extends hand) Come on in to my office.

Ricard Brenson is a robust man, late 40s, wearing a speedo one size too small. He is also sporting white athletic socks shoved into adidas shower sandals, and an oversize sport watch. His hair is shaggy, dyed a strawberry blonde, matching a full (yet trim) beard. It is clear that he is trying to look like Richard Branson, but not quite pulling it off. Camera follows Mr. Brenson showing Kiram into his office. The walls are lined with photos of Mr. Brenson with various people, none of which look famous.

To be continued...