“From my job.” from the film “American Beauty.” Ricky is caught by his father selling pot to Lester. Turns out Colonel (his father) thinks he had sex with Lester for money. Ricky pushes his father to the limit, and the Colonel kicks Ricky out of the house. Ideal for Adult Males in their 20s-40s. 1-2 Mins.
Written By: Alan Ball
RICKY and COLONEL:
INT. FITTS HOUSE - RICKY'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Ricky enters, wet from the pouring rain, and crosses to his
bureau, pulling the wad of CASH out of his pocket as he goes.
COLONEL (O.C.)
Where'd you get that?
Ricky turns, startled.
His POV: The Colonel steps out of the shadows.
Ricky takes a step back.
RICKY
From my job.
COLONEL
Don't lie to me.
(beat)
I saw you with him.
RICKY
(incredulous)
You were watching me?
COLONEL
What did he make you do?
RICKY
(laughs)
Dad, you don't really think... me and Mr.
Burnham?
COLONEL
(furious)
Don't you laugh at me!
(then)
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
84.
CONTINUED:
COLONEL (CONT'D)
I will not sit back and watch my only son
become a cocksucker!
RICKY
Jesus, what is with you--
The Colonel BACKHANDS Ricky so hard it sends the boy
sprawling.
COLONEL
I swear to God, I will throw you out of
this house and never look at you again.
RICKY
(taken aback)
You mean that?
COLONEL
Damn straight I do. I'd rather you were
dead than be a fucking faggot.
A beat. Ricky suddenly smiles. He gets up.
RICKY
You're right. I suck dick for money.
COLONEL
Boy--
RICKY
Two thousand dollars. I'm that good.
COLONEL
Get out.
RICKY
And you should see me fuck. I'm the best
piece of ass in three states.
COLONEL
(explodes)
Get out!! I don't ever want to see you
again!!
Ricky eyes the Colonel. He's finally discovered a way to
break free from his father, and he can't believe it was this
simple.
RICKY
What a sad old man you are.
COLONEL
(a whisper)
Get out.
