Story Developement

Characters

Rebs
Central character: He has just moved into the apartment, which is his uncle’s place who is skiing in the Alps at the moment. Rebs has moved into the apartment for a few months for his future job. His employer has asked him to write a paper over the weekend. If it is good enough, he will get the new job.

Neighbor
The guy who lives next door to Rebs’ uncle is extremely annoying. He typical “worst neighbor” and is an obstacle for Rebs. He calls constantly at the door, interrupting Rebs from writing his paper.

Minor Character

Pizza boy
He delivers a pizza to Rebs instead of the neighbor. The neighbor accidentally gives Rebs’ address instead of his own.

The Employer
Rebs’ future boss, if he is impressed with the paper Rebs writes. That’s if he can even complete it.

Story structure

Setup
Rebs arrives at his uncle apartment. Then he meets the neighbor. Rebs explains that he must write a paper for a job that he is hoping to get and he cannot be disturbed.

Turning Point
Rebs is half way through his paper, when the neighbor keeps interrupting him, stalling Rebs from completing his paper.

Crisis Point
Neighbor is having a party which is really distracting for Rebs. He can’t concentrate. He bangs on the wall to shut them up, but then the power to the apartment cuts out. Rebs is unable to continue work because there no power for the computer. Goes over to his neighbor’s house to complain

Denouement
It turns out that the neighbor is good friends with Rebs’ employer, who is at the party. The neighbor explains to the employer how hard Rebs has been working to write the paper. After hearing about his dedication to the job, the employer hires Rebs on the spot, thanks to the neighbor.

Script

Rebs, with his luggage, arrives at the door of uncle’s apartment. He notices his neighbor is coming of his door, though ignores him and try to enter his uncle’s apartment. Just as he enters, the Neighbor spots him.

NEIGHBOUR

Hey, I didn’t know that Tom moved out. Are you just moving in?

REBS
Um, no. Tom is my uncle. I’ve just had a job interview, and I’m staying here for the weekend, while Uncle Tom is skiing in the Alps. I have to write a paper for the job position that I just got interviewed for. If I can impress my employer, then I’m guaranteed the position.

NEIGHBOUR
Oh, okay. What’s the job for?

REBS
I have to get to my paper, so it was nice meeting you.

Rebs enters the apartment and closes the door

NEIGHBOUR
That’s cool. I’ll speak to you later. Cya, mate. Bye!

Rebs walk around the apartment, arranging his luggage around the room. He looks around, impressed with Uncle Tom’s possessions.

REBS
Nice place. Well, now I can write my paper which needs to be in by Monday.

Rebs sits down and begins to write his paper. Knocking on front door startles Rebs. He goes to answer the front door

NEIGHBOUR
Hey man, it’s me. I was going to get a pizza do you want some?

REBS
Um, no thanks. I’m not hungry.

NEIGHBOUR
Okay, then. I’ll see you around then

Rebs closes the door. Then someone starts knock from the front door

REBS
Argh! Now who’s at the door?!

Rebs opens the door

NEIGHBOUR
Hey. It’s me again. I was going to get some garlic bread with my pizza. Did you want a piece?

REBS
No! I said I wasn’t hungry! Thanks anyway. Bye!

Rebs slams the front door.

REBS
Who is this guy?! What is his problem?!

Knocking on the front door again! Rebs, furious, opens the front door

REBS
What?!

NEIGHBOUR
Hey, I was going to get myself a drink. Did you want me to pick up one for you? Coke? Lemonade?

Rebs ignores the neighbour and slams the door.

REBS
(Talking to himself) Leave me alone!!!
That guy is so annoying! I’ve got so much worked to do and I’m too frustrated.

10-15 minutes pass, when someone knocks on the door.

REBS
Now who is it?!!! Just leave me alone!

Rebs answer the door to find a pizza boy.

PIZZA BOY
Hey, I’ve got a pizza, garlic bread and a coke here.

REBS
Umm, I didn’t order and pizza!

PIZZA BOY
Umm, you sure? Well I was told this address

NEIGHBOUR
Hey, that’s mine! Oh, I must have given your address, Rebs. It’s because I must have been looking at your door when I order the pizza over the phone. Hey Pizza Boy, I take that

Rebs slams the door and storms to his work.

REBS
So many distractions! It’s that damn neighbour’s fault!

Hours pass by, with Rebs working hard on his paper. It is now evening and party music from next door starts to play. Determined to finish his paper, Rebs ignores the music and keeps working hard. After so long of putting up with the noise, Rebs finally goes next door to complain.

Rebs goes to the door where the music is coming from and bangs on it. The door opens and the neighbour is standing in the door way.

REBS
You! So you’re the one who’s having the party here!

NEIGHBOUR
Yeah, come on in! I’m having a party tonight.

REBS
I’ve been working so hard on this paper! And you keep distracting me!

NEIGHNBOUR
Oh, that reminds me. I happen to be friends with your employer! He’s here tonight I’ve just been talking about how hard you’ve been working today.

REBS
He’s here? Where?

EMPLOYER
Hi, Rebs. I’ve just been talking about you with your neighbour. He has been telling me how hard you have been working. I’m impressed with your dedication. I want to hire right now. Come in to my office, first thing, Monday morning. I can guarantee you a position.

REBS
Really? Well thank you sir! I won’t let you down.

EMPLOYER
No worries. See you Monday morning.

NEIGHBOUR
Well, congratulations on the job.

REBS
Hey, thanks. And thanks for putting a good word for me.

NEIGHBOUR
Well, I’m good friends with your employer. And I only told him the truth anyway. You earned it. You’ve also earned your self a drink. Come on in.

REBS
Sure, no worries. Want to order a pizza?