Screenplay Excerpt from the Upcoming Film “When Chris Met Pat”



Act Eleven



Fade In:

College Green - Sunrise

Two sweethearts are stretched out on the grass, watching the sunrise.



Pat

“Chris, do you remember the day we met?”



Chris

“How could I forget? You came scurrying across the Green, waving that tail for everyone to see!”



Pat

“It seems like just yesterday, but think of all we’ve seen and done since then!”



Chris

“And the people we’ve seen! Jerry Seinfeld, Margaret Cho, The President of the United States … we sure can’t complain about a lack of entertainment.”

Chris and Pat freeze for a moment while a lady jogs by without noticing the pair.

P at

“Don't forget a bout the natives. Just give us a fresh spring day and in no time we’re surrounded by jugglers, hula hoopers, protesters, dancers... never a dull moment, just how we like it."



Chris

“Exactly. Just how we like it.”

Pat

“Do you ever wonder where they go? They walk by us for what seems like forever, and then one day, they’re replaced with new faces, smells, voices... ”



Chris

“I guess I’ve never really thought about i t. Perhaps I would be more curious if they weren’t so quickly and consistently replaced.”



Pat

“Some of them come back, have you noticed? Some as special guests, some with tiny ones, reminiscing on their days here just like we are now.”

Chris

“ We’re not so different, them and us. At some point, we all find ourselves on the kissing circle or waiting for the Burrito Buggy to ope n or huffing an d puffing after yet another trip up Jeff Hill.”



Pat

“And look at us now, Chris, old and tired critters, reminiscing on the good ol’ days, just like we used to make fun of our parents for doing.”

Chris

“How lucky we are to spend our brief lives here, making these memories. It’s no wonder I hear our human friends often say ‘there’s no place like OHIO.’”

Fade Out.

End of Act Eleven



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On this day of love, our squirrel friends can’t help but think of all the special times they’ve experienced with the students and alumni of Ohio University. On this special day, we hope that you are thinking of us as well.



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