Raging Stu

Fade in on play area in day care setting. In the center of the shot is a 2 foot high play picnic table with brightly colored seats. Stuart is seated alone, staring blankly into a cup of juice held by two shaky hands, with a sheen of perspiration on a pale brow.

Casey Finnegan enters the shot and sits next to Stuart.

CASEY: "Stu, you look strung out. What's wrong?"

STUART: "I... dunno Casey... ever since I... had that gum at lunchtime... I've been feeling out of it. I think I had too much."

CASEY: "How many hits did you take?"

STUART: "I had 4 gumballs... I think."

CASEY: "You think?! Shit man! You're only supposed to have 2, tops! Maybe the fat kid over there could handle 4, but not you. Have you started to feel the rush of the sugar yet?"

STUART: "Oh yeah, big time. I feel like I want to run around the classroom shouting, jumping, dancing, and crying. All at the same time. I'M FREAKING OUT MAN!"

CASEY: "Easy bro. Let me get my friend Eric. He brought a play medical kit for show and tell. I'm sure he's got something that will bring you down."

STUART: "Hurry..."