INT. TRAIN CAR EVENING (AFTER WORK, 7PM)
The exterior of the train rushes by. Inside, Todd and Dustin converse after another typical day at work. Both are sitting. Todd reads the newspaper, while Dustin texts on his phone. The opening shot focuses on the newspaper’s front cover. Before they begin talking, the shots highlight the various aspects of their business attire – black, polished dress shoes, a briefcase, dress pants, a dress shirt, a tie, a wristwatch.
TODD
They’re trying to pass the death penalty in New York.
DUSTIN
It’ll never happen.
TODD
Some powerful people are for it.
Two women come into sight. Todd and Dustin both get up to give their seats on the crowded train to the ladies. Todd and Dustin are now standing — Todd holds the center aisle bar, while Dustin grasps the overhead bar.
So you really believe in capital punishment?
TODD
It’s not about politics or lawyers. It’s about assholes getting what they deserve. If you murder someone, it should come back to you.
DUSTIN
So you believe in karma?
TODD
Karma’s more of a spiritual thing. I believe in justice. I believe in all of our actions coming full circle. That’s why I treat women well. Cause I’ve shit on them and they’ve shit on me. [Pause] I’ve been there. I’m done with that. I’ve learned to respect women, and now I wanna settle down.
DUSTIN
That dame you have your eye on is as good as any.
TODD
Yea, it’s weird she’s not here. [nods in her direction] She sits there every day.
The camera cuts to a close-up of the empty seat.
[in an intimate, but brushing-it-off tone]
Probably missed the 7.
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