Script 10 days to find love
Ext. Establishing shot at the start of Dave and Beth getting ready on a split scene Beth and Dave go and meet their friends
Ext. opening scene a stranger called Dave walks into the park on a warm summers day sits on the bench next to a stranger called Beth
Ext. Dave and Beth go down the stairs and walk out of the door going to enter the park
Dave goes out the park to meet his mates as well as Beth who he bumps into at the gate
Ext. Dave is socially awkward and finds it hard to talk to women Dave, Beth is shy and has a smile to die for.
Action : Dave Bumps into Beth and knocks over her bag , Beth goes to pick it up they bump in to each other again as Dave Gives Beth her bag as he insists on being a gentlemen.
They both smile and Walk off from each other Beth goes out the gate and looks back three times the first time Dave looks at the same time the second time Dave is standing the third time she looks in her sun glasses he is watching her walking away smiling.
Action: Dave comes back the next day and sits next to Beth who is smiling awkwardly and is acting embarrassed (Laughing and smiling)
Dave brings put a notepad of paper writes something as he starts to write Dave unsure weather to write it but does anyway to take a chance He then folds a piece of paper into a paper airplane and throws it to her into her nose by accident.
Action: Beth writes a reply when Dave gives Beth a pad and pen to make into a letter form.
My name is Beth, what is your name?
My name is Dave short for David sorry again what was your name again?
Do you live in England or are you here visiting family?
I live here yes, how about you, do you live here or are you..?
Beth waves good bye and leaves Dave till Tuesday smiling and walking away nervously.
Ext. Dave and Beth go to the same meeting point the next day
Ext. On the third day they meet at the park once again and sit on the bench smiling and laughing nervously
Action: Dave Says hi I got a letter for you nervously Dave makes it into a ball and throw’s it to her lap Dave then passes a new piece of paper to Beth for her reply.
How are you today? So do you live here or are you visiting family?
Beth starts writing the reply and then makes it into a star shape smiles and places it on Dave’s Head.
I am here Visiting Family.
Dave replies with how many days are you visiting for?
I am here on holiday and I have 9 days left.
Action: Beth gives Dave the letter and her reply is I am here on holiday and will be here for 9 more days, I enjoy the park it’s peaceful with a smiley face. In letter form
Oh that’s a shame I thought you lived in the area we could have got to know each other a bit more, we still can if you would like. In letter form
Action: Beth reads the letter and writes a reply
Actio :Beth nudges his arm and gets an inch closer to him.
It is a shame but holidays done last as you may know?
Action: Dave replies he says
Action: Dave replies in letter form saying they can meet for the next remaining days.
Yeah they go so fast when you want them to go slow we still can meet for 9 more days if you would like?
Ext. Day three Dave aske’s more questions, how old Beth is and Beth gets three inches closer sitting next to Dave.
Action: Three days in Beth and Dave are falling in love emotionally and physically smiling and showing signs of affection, Written
Hi Dave Short for David you look smart.
Action: Dave smiles at Beth as they meet and Beth smiles to they meet at the bridge in the park and Dave is going to asks Beth on a Date by writing it in a letter
Hey beautiful I wondered if I can ask you a question
Action: Beth shuffles her feet and smiles
Sure Dave short for David.
Beth I wondered if I could take you on a date if you’re comfortable?
Action: Beth smiles in her blue dress and pink lipstick she replies.
Yes I wouldn’t mind at all Dave.
Action: Beth and Dave walk to the bridge and touch hands by accident, Beth feels flustered and runs to the bench and goes red.
Why did you run when you touched my hand?
I got a funny feeling a good feeling it scared me as its only seven days left till I leave.
Why do you have to leave May I ask couldn’t you stay?
Action: Beth puts her head in her hands disappointed
It’s too completed and sighs
Action: Dave smiles as he talks
It’s my mum she needs a career, (pauses ahh), and that’s me that’s my job. And she needs my full attention I’m her only family and frowns.
Oh that is a shame I wish you could stay longer.
Me too I wish there was a way.
So, Thursday at 7-8 o’clock sound good for the Date?
7 sound’s perfect ill look forward to it Dave
Action: Beth and Dave both leave and hug each other good bye
Ext. Beth is getting ready for her date with Dave
Action: Beth is getting ready for her date, Beth wears a red dress blue heels red lipstick and curly hair with red nails looking like a beautiful angel Dave turns up at the door in a white shirt a silver tie and black trousers and shoes with a smile that could make the stars shine bright.
SFX Doorbell rings Beth grabs her silver and white coat and runs to the door and opens the door with excitement and joy smiling ecstatically
Hi you look very handsome Dave would you like some tea before the date?
Action: Dave is in shock as Beth looks like an angel.
You look very beautiful I must say Beth, where we are going they have tea but I am thankful for the hospitality.
OK Dave shall we get going?
Action: Dave takes Beth’s arm and opens the door with a red rose expressing his love for her, and how the past 10 days have been the best day of his life in a letter attached to the roses which say you must read on the 10th day
Action: Dave takes Beth to a noodle bar and to get tea at a cafe as noodles and tea she loves which is 10 minutes away/Dave covers Beth’s eyes and walks her to the noodle bar and takes his hands away and Beth has the biggest smile and almost says I love you but hesitates.
Action: Beth blushes and smiles as Dave opens the door to the noodle bar
You’re a mind reader I .... (Hesitates) oh nothing
Well it’s your lucky day as noodles are suited for a beautiful lady such as yourself as they site down at the table
So would you like to order?
Yes if you are, I am ready and good noodles are perfect like your smile, And tea at the Cafe after as tea is the best remedy which he writes on a napkin
Yes it is so Dave I have not heard anything about you so tell me something about yourself?
I love Noodles and Tea. My parents died when I was very young and my nan brought me up but I lost her a year ago but I brought her house as it was her last dying wish for me to find true love and settle down my nan believed in love at first site.
Sorry to hear that your Nan sounded nice.
They both order noodles and tea then leave about 9 and Dave takes Beth home.
Action: Beth speaks for the first time ever smiling and twiddling her thumbs
I had a great time Dave Thank you for inviting me out on a date I really needed it and I really enjoyed myself I hope you did to.
Action: Also speaks to Beth
Your welcome, I very much enjoyed it to so I’ll see you tomorrow at the park on the bridge about 9-10?
Sure I’ll be there quicker than a flash of lightning.
Ext. The Next day Dave and Beth meet to admit they like each other Dave gets there first Beth meets Dave on bridge last in white hot pink lips and pink nails.
Action:Dave hands Beth a letter and speak to Beth
Action: Beth speaks to Dave
Hi you look nice today I have a letter for you to read as well
Action: Beth and Dave read the letters
Dave hugs Beth and writes I love you on her back slowly
Beth writes I love you on his back, they both smile but then Beth gets a phone call before she can talk she gets a call saying her mum has been taken as she has had a meltdown. But you only see her face and she runs off and leaves Dave and runs off crying
On the Forth Day Beth does not come to the park and Dave posts the letter at her house
The next six days Dave posts a letter Beth is in the house with dark clothes on curtains shut on the 9th day Dave asks Beth to meet him on the bridge on the 10t day before she leaves
The next few days Dave writes to Beth and asks why she ran off? Was it something he did? Is she ok? And will she please come to the park to talk? Or he will wait there for the next few days at 9 in the morning till she comes, if not he will keep posting letters till she responds.
Train song ‘bullet proof Picasso’ at start to create mood when meeting Beth after seven days of her being indoors depressed after the phone call from her mums temporarily career.
Action: Dave is worried and posts a letter to ask how she is? that her holiday shouldn’t be ruined by whatever she ran from.
On the 10th day they meet at the bridge as Dave expresses how he will make it work.
Action: on the 9th day Beth is wearing White in a dress, light red lipstick, red shoes and white jacket as she is getting over the depression for Dave she waits by the door for the letter and is going to meet him on the 10th day on the bridge.
Action: On the 10th day Dave meets Beth on the bridge about 7
Beth comes with a candle so she can see and Dave brings a candle which is placed on the ledge and Dave hands Beth a letter and a bloom expressing his love and a songs is playing and they dance on the bridge.
Action: Dave Brings a rose for Beth and Beth gives Dave a new tie (silver coloured)
Flash backs of the 10 days for the ending.
They go to kiss and then the candle goes out as they kiss and dance then it starts to rain.