Writer
Synopsis
A billionaire landlord comes to evict a single mom. Her five-year-old opens the door with a briefcase and a crayon contract—and one old photo.
Max
LeadFive-year-old genius in a tiny tie, carries a briefcase
Mr. Sterling
LeadCold billionaire landlord, tailored suit
Cast: Max, Mr. Sterling
Action: Sterling tapes an eviction notice. The door opens: Max, holding a briefcase.
Max:“Let's negotiate, sir.”
Cast: Max, Mr. Sterling
Action: Sterling looks down, confused.
Mr. Sterling:“Kid, where's your mom?”
Max:“At work. I'm the man here.”
Cast: Max, Mr. Sterling
Action: Max snaps open the briefcase: a crayon contract.
Max:“Rent free. Forever. Sign here.”
Mr. Sterling:“Why would I sign that?”
Cast: Max, Mr. Sterling
Action: Max holds up an old photo: young Sterling hugging Max's mom.
Max:“Because you're my dad.”
Cast: Mr. Sterling
Action: Sterling drops the eviction notice, staring at the photo.
Mr. Sterling:“...Where do I sign?”