Turning Tricks Episode #1: Pilot

Original Screenplay written by Jason Wiese

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese

FADE IN INT. NON-DESCRIPT APARTMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE BECKYS BEDROOM A nebbish, short, slightly overweight MAN in his midforties named STANLEY is sitting on a couch inside the apartment of a five-story walk-up on Manhattans Upper East Side. BECKY MARTIN (O.S.) So what do you want to do? Fuck me in the mouth? Fuck my ass? Do me K9 then rip the condom off and nut on my back? Have me lick your balls while I stick my finger in your ass? Sensual massage? Finger fucking? Toe fucking? Double penetration? Triple penetration? Rimjob? Blow n go? Fire n ice? Half and half? 69? S&M? ATM? Titty fucking with a finish on my forehead? If you do that, just dont it in my hair, I need you to be a marksman with that thing in your pants. Whats the action were talking about? CBT? Stanley is clearly overwhelmed, nervous and fidgety. STANLEY (confused) CBT? BECKY MARTIN Cock and ball torture. STANLEY Oh no, I dont want that. BECKY MARTING Whats going to make you come? We can do anything, just dont piss on me, I dont like pee. Youll walk out of here with one less nut than you came in with if you do that.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese STANLEY I, I was just thinking about straight missionaryfor now. I mean for the first time at least. I want to look into your eyes while you look into mine, with my penis in your vagina. BECKY MARTIN, a beautiful, tall, skinny young woman in her mid-twenties with fire red hair, is dressed in a long silk red robe which is untied to reveal her red lace underwear. She dismissively takes a puff from her newly lit cigarette. BECKY MARTIN Straight missionary? Isnt that what your wifes for? STANLEY (innocently) Do you mind not smoking? like kissing an ashtray.

I think its

BECKY MARTIN Honey, you aint kissing me today. STANLEY Really? BECKY MARTIN I dont kiss my clients on the first date. STANLEY OK, but still, if I asked nicely could you please put out your cigarette? BECKY MARTIN (ignoring his request) What do you for a living? STANLEY Im a bank vice president down on Wall Street. BECKY MARTIN Impressive, so youre a pretty powerful man?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese STANLEY I do work at one of the largest banks in the world. BECKY MARTIN So tell me something, why are you such a pussy then? STANLEY (taken aback) What? BECKY MARTIN Youre fidgety, picking at your fingernails, sweating. Are you one of those married virgins that Ive heard about? STANLEY No, Im just nervous I guess. BECKY MARTIN I can tell that. Just relax, its going to be fun. STANLEY OK. But could you please put the cigarette out? I dont like it. BECKY MARTIN Sure. Becky casually flicks the cigarette out the window.. BECKY MARTIN So, where were we? Oh yes, boring, old missionary. What the fuck, were on the Upper East Side, us girls around here do anything. Why just missionary, cant your wife give that to you? STANLEY Yes, but ummm, we really havent had sex in a long time. See, weve been married for BECKY MARTIN (interrupts) Look, honestly, I dont care about your (MORE)

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese BECKY MARTIN (contd) sob story, we all have sob stories. Look at me, Im fucking smoking hot but my boyfriend refuses to go down on me ever since I became a whore. But whatever, I have to do what I have to do to make money in this world. That being said, Im not going to let you fuck me missionary. STANLEY (curiously) You have a boyfriend? BECKY MARTIN Yes. Dont act so surprised. Hes very understanding. (pauses) You look like a guy that hasnt had his dick properly sucked in years, so at least let me give you a blow job for the first session then well see where it goes from there. STANLEY How much does that cost? BECKY MARTIN Less than missionary. I mean, fuck I dont even know if I have a rate for missionary. You can thank me for cutting you a deal when its all said, done and come. Stanley takes his time to quietly think about his options. BECKY MARTIN Come on, I give the best head north of 78th Street. STANLEY OK, I think Ill take the blow job. BECKY MARTIN Good, now stand up and get hard. Time is money and weve already spent enough time talking.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese STANLEY I think Im already hard from this conversation. Becky grabs his crotch as he stands up in front of her. BECKY MARTIN No sweetie, no, theres hard and then theres HARD. I need you HARD. She pulls down his pants and, based on her facial expressions, isnt that impressed. STANLEY Looks like I have my work cut out for me. Thats OK, I like a challenge. Becky takes a condom out of her purse. STANLEY Is a condom necessary? I mean, Im only getting a blow job. BECKY MARTIN Absolutely, Were not going bareback. I dont know where your dicks been. STANLEY But the sensation BECKY MARTIN (interrupts) Honey, again, Im so good you wont even realize you have this thing on. Becky takes off her robe, gets down on her knees and starts blowing him. While Stanley is getting blown, he turns his head towards the window and looks at the kids playing ball in the street below and the pedestrians walking along the sidewalks. STANLEY God, youre so cute. BECKY MARTIN You going to come for me baby?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese STANLEY Ahh god, it feels so

In a little bit. good.

BECKY MARTIN I bet your wife doesnt do it like this. STANLEY She doesnt do it at all. BECKY MARTIN Thats a damn shame. STANLEY I know. BECKY MARTIN So are you going to nut soon? STANLEY In a minute. BECKY MARTIN Come on baby, you have to hurry up. STANLEY Im trying. BECKY MARTIN Try harder. Suddenly, theres a KNOCK at the bedroom door. PATTI MICHAELS (O.S.) Times up. After a moment, PATTI MICHAELS, the busty, tough as nails, no nonsense, middle-aged madam of the brothel, walks into the room right in the middle of Beckys blowjob. This interruption startles Stanley. PATTI MICHAELS OK kids, half an hour is over. STANLEY But, but, I havent gotten off yet.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese PATTI MICHAELS Thats not my problem, you paid for a half hour and you got a half hour. Becky, who is still dressed in her underwear, sits back down in the cushy chair. STANLEY But PATTI MICHAELS (interrupts) Lets get one thing straight, you might be a captain of industry down on Wall Street, but here in this apartment youre in my domain, and what I say goes. Im the queen and youre the bitch. So here are your options, you either pay for another half hour, at double the rate, or we send you back downtown with blue balls. Your choice. Double the rate? fair. STANLEY That doesnt seem

Patti grabs Stanleys suit jacket and throws it to him. PATTI MICHAELS OK then, get the fuck out. STANLEY What? PATTI MICHAELS Its simple economics, nut or get the fuck out. I dont have time for this shit, hell Becky doesnt have time for this shit. Look at her, shes hot as hell, there are men lining up to bone her. She doesnt need this. Totally disinterested, Becky just sits on the chair filing her nails not even paying attention to the conversation. STANLEY OK, OK, Ill pay for another half hour.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese Patti continues to stand in front of Stanley which confuses him. STANLEY What? She holds out her hand like shes waiting for something. STANLEY You want me to pay you? Patti quietly shakes her head yes. STANLEY Cant I do it after? Im kind of in the middle of something and I dont want to lose my erection. PATTI MICHAELS (looks at his crotch) Thats erect? OK. Come on, Im not leaving until you pay me. Stanley finally gives in as Becky looks totally bored. STANLEY OK, fine, Ill pay. He reaches over to his pants and takes his wallet out. STANLEY Damn, I dont have any more cash on me. PATTI MICHAELS Thats OK. We take all major credit cards and PayPal as well. STANLEY I dont want my wife to see this charge. PATTI MICHAELS Its not like itll say blowjob with prostitute on your statement though. Were very discreet here and we always look out for our clients. Our DBA is very vague so your wife will never know what youre up to.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese STANLEY Whats the DBA? PATTI MICHAELS Charlies. Thats it? STANLEY Just Charlies?

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PATTI MICHAELS Yes. Now if your wife asks, just tell her you were at a pub closing a deal, nice and simple, right?. Stanley hands over his credit card. PATTI MICHAELS (turns to Becky) Back to work Becky. BECKY MARTIN Do you think you can get hard for me again baby? STANLEY With a body like that, it shouldnt be a problem. Patti walks out of the room as Becky stands back up, gets down on her knees again and continues the blowjob. STANLEY God, you are so beautiful. BECKY MARTIN Oh yeah, how beautiful am I? STANLEY Smoking hot. BECKY MARTIN Why dont you spoil me then? STANLEY Spoil you how? BECKY MARTIN Buy me something.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese STANLEY Ill buy you whatever you want. BECKY MARTIN Anything? STANLEY Anything you want, just dont ever stop doing what youre doing. (pauses) Oh god! Oh god! BECKY MARTIN You going to come soon? Yes. STANLEY Oh god yes.

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BECKY MARTIN Good. Come for me baby, come for me real hard. And just like that, the man nuts and finishes. In a very business-like fashion, Becky stands up once he finishes and puts on her robe. BECKY MARTIN You like that? Stanley, whos trembling from the release, sits down on the couch to catch his breath. STANLEY Yes, it was amazing. BECKY MARTIN Good, so dont come empty-handed to your next appointment. As a point of reference, I like earrings and bracelets. STANLEY So instead of cash? BECKY MARTIN In addition to baby. Like Patti said, men are lining up to spend time with me. You have to pay for the pleasure of my (MORE)

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese BECKY MARTIN (contd) company. (pauses) You have five minutes to get dressed and leave, I have a busy day and need the room again soon. STANLEY (confused) Wait, but I have 28 minutes left. BECKY MARTIN No you dont. STANLEY Yes, I do. I told Patti Id pay for another half hour. BECKY MARTIN Honey, it doesnt work like that. You didnt pay for another 30 minutes, you paid to use the space to get off. Once you nut were done, it doesnt matter when it happens. STANLEY Oh, I didnt know. I didnt know there were so many rules. BECKY MARTIN Well now you know for next time. Dont forget to pick up your credit card on the way out. With that, Becky exits the room leaving Stanley sitting there on the couch feeling used, weirdly enough. His cell phone RINGS. STANLEY Hey honey. STANLEYS WIFE (O.S.) HI, what are you doing? STANLEY Nothing, just finishing up lunch at Delmonicos and heading back to work in a few.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese STANLEYS WIFE (O.S.) Nice. What time are you coming home tonight? STANLEY Ill be on the 5:48 train. STANLEYS WIFE (O.S.) Great, do you mind picking up some steaks at Stew Leonards for tonight? STANLEY Not at all, Ill take care of it. (pauses) Hows the baby doing? STANLEYS WIFE (O.S.) Good, hes taking a nap right now. Boy that boy can sleep. STANLEY Thats what newborns do. Stanley takes out his wallet and starts counting the cash in it so he can pay Patti. STANLEY (contd) Hey honey, I have to pay the tab now, so I got to run. STANLEYS WIFE (O.S.) OK, have a good rest of the day. love you. I love you too. I

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STANLEY Kiss the baby for me.

Stanley ends the call then stands up to put his pants on. KITCHEN Becky is sitting at a table passing around a joint with the other three attractive, lingerie-clad, twenty-something working girls in the apartment CINDY STRONG, a girl next door-type brunette, NATASHA WILLIAMS, a tall, slender African-American and ANASTASIA CHANG, a petite, short Asian.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS So this guy this morning, he wanted me to step on his balls. Can you believe that? What? CINDY STRONG He was into crushing?

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NATASHA WILLIAMS You heard me right. Guy wanted me to crush his ball sac with all my strength. ANASTASIA CHANG Disgusting. Gross. BECKY MARTIN Did you do it?

NATASHA WILLIAMS Of course I did. He is the client after all. CINDY STRONG How was it? NATASHA WILLIAMS Fine for me, but the poor bastard wouldnt stop crying. Guy literally cried for ten minutes. ANASTASIA CHANG How high were your stilettos? NATASHA WILLIAMS Shorter than usual, I dont know, four, five inches. CINDY STRONG Ouch. NATASHA WILLIAMS Whatever, its what he wanted and Im just here to please my clients. CINDY STRONG Ouch. NATASHA WILLIAMS OK, I get it. Shut up.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ANASTASIA CHANG Was there blood? NATASHA WILLIAMS No, but dudes nuts swelled up to the size of bowling balls practically. Patti walks in and hands Becky a handful of cash. PATTI MICHAELS Here you go my love. BECKY MARTIN Oh thank you Patti! Youre a doll. PATTI MICHAELS Hey you deserve every last dollar of that. BECKY MARTIN Tell me about it, that guy just wouldnt fucking come. PATTI MICHAELS Maybe so, but he loved you though. BECKY MARTIN He doesnt love me, he just loves the thought of putting his dick inside the mouth of someone that isnt his wife. PATTI MICHAELS True, but he liked you so much he booked another appointment with you on his way out. BECKY MARTIN Really? PATTI MICHAELS Absolutely. BECKY MARTIN Hmmm, thats nice. PATTI MICHAELS He wants anal next time. BECKY MARTIN Wait, what?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese PATTI MICHAELS You heard me. (Patti takes a puff from the blunt) We talked for a few minutes when he was leaving. He thinks vaginal intercourse is cheating on his wife so hed prefer to stick to anal and blowjobs, things he doesnt do with her. NATASHA WILLIAMS I guess thats one way of looking at it. BECKY MARTIN I suppose. PATTI MICHAELS Becky, the boy has money, dont forget that. BECKY MARTIN Oh, I wont. Like every other girl here, cash does rule everything around me. NATASHA WILLIAMS Cream! ANASTASIA CHANG Get the money, dollar dollar bill yall. PATTI MICHAELS I dont know what you girls are doing but Im wondering why youre all just sitting around in the middle of the day. Theres 6 million men to be pleasured in this city, where are they? Why are you here, if theyre out there? NATASHA WILLIAMS Smoke break. (offers the joint to her again) You want some? PATTI MICHAELS One hit was enough. Im working, and you should be to. Where are the customers?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ANASTASIA CHANG Mine is taking a shower. CINDY STRONG My next one is running late. BECKY MARTIN Its my lunchtime. Im going to meet Joel and do the boyfriend thing for an Hour. Ill be back for my 3 oclock. PATTI MICHAELS (looks at Natasha) How about you? NATASHA WILLIAMS I dont have any appointments. Just waiting for someone to hit me up on my Backpage ad. PATTI MICHAELS Come on Natasha, you know my rules. I cant have an empty bedroom, it doesnt make good business sense. Thats wasted square footage right there that Im paying rent on, and for what? No return. I need you to have an active, steady client list. NATASHA WILLIAMS What do you want me to do? Walk the streets? Im not a $50 hooker. PATTI MICHAELS Im not saying you need to walk the streets, but if the guys arent coming here, you need to go to the guys. NATASHA WILLIAMS And how do you suppose I do that? PATTI MICHAELS This is a bustling neighborhood during the day. Go to Barnes & Noble or Shake Shack, or Christ, even the Starbucks up the street, you know how many men are sitting around there drinking their lattes, doing nothing?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS At this time? Theyre probably unemployed. They cant afford me. PATTI MICHAELS Just because theyre unemployed doesnt mean they dont have money. Besides, what better pick-me-up for a down on his luck, out of work guy than some sexual chocolate like yourself. NATASHA WILLIAMS Youre serious? Absolutely. your mark. PATTI MICHAELS Get out there and make

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Natasha reluctantly stands up, grabs her purse from the table and storms out of the room. PATTI MICHAELS (looks at the others) OK, back to work girls. EXT. JG MELONS RESTAURANT, SIDEWALK PATIO DAY Becky is sitting with her boyfriend, JOEL, on the sidewalk patio having a normal conversation at lunch. BECKY MARTIN So hows your day going? JOEL Its fine. Nothing too wild or crazy, a few meetings, a couple of calls, normal corporate America bullshit, you know how that is. BECKY MARTIN No, no I dont. JOEL (smiles) Hows your day going? BECKY MARTIN Not bad.

Right.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese JOEL Not bad? What do

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Thats it?

BECKY MARTIN What do you want me to say? you want to hear?

JOEL Hmmm, I dont know. If I come up to the Upper East Side during the workday I guess I expect to have some sort of conversation. A FEMALE WAITRESS walks up and refills their water. BECKY MARTIN (calmly) OK, well, lets see. I blew two guys so far today and fucked another one. Joel is embarrassed by Beckys frank words in front of the waitress. JOEL (to waitress) Sorry about that. BECKY MARTIN Im not sorry about that. The waitress smiles politely and walks away. Really Becky? JOEL Was that necessary?

BECKY MARTIN I am what I am. And Im a working girl. JOEL And I love you for being the strong, independent woman you are, but you dont have to broadcast what you do to others. Why? BECKY MARTIN Im not embarrassed. JOEL Well maybe I am.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese BECKY MARTIN Sounds like your problem then, not mine. In case you dont remember, I graduated college with a liberal arts degree and have no discernible skills that make me attractive to most employers. Do you want me to be a secretary and make $9 an hour? Or can you tolerate me sucking and fucking so that I can pay my share of the rent and take you out to a nice dinner in Greenpoint once in a while? Im proud of what Im doing, Im making money, which is more than what a lot of other people in this miserable city can say. Im the American dream. And if I want to broadcast it, then fuck them, fuck everybody that wants to judge me. I dont give a fuck. (pauses) Basically what Im asking is, are you ever going to be a man about this or are you always going to be a pussy? You know, I cant date a pussy. JOEL No, Im fine. Im fine. I can absolutely be a man about this. The waitress comes back to deliver their plates of food. BECKY MARTIN Good, lets eat lunch then. Becky and Joel both grab their forks and begin digging into their lunch. BECKY MARTIN If its any consolation, I made some good money so far today. JOEL Oh yeah? BECKY MARTIN Yeah, I met a real whale today. Hes some banker-type down on Wall Street. He spends a lot on me.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese JOEL Thats good. Make sure you get him to keep coming back for more, Id like to get a bigger TV for our living room. INT. STARBUCKS, UPPER EAST SIDE Natasha is sitting by herself in the sparsely crowded coffee shop with her cleavage popping out of her tight dress. With a drink in hand, shes eyeing down a good-looking MAN in his late-twenties whos sitting by himself and working on his computer a few tables away. She tries to get the mans attention, going so far as to seductively lick the top of her drink as she takes a sip. Finally, the man sees her out of the corner of his eye and notices her smiling at him so he smiles back. She then gives him a flirtatious wave so he gives an awkward wave back. This leads Natasha to stand up and walk over to the man. NATASHA WILLIAMS Hi there, is this seat taken? ALEX No, no, go ahead. NATASHA WILLIAMS Thank you. Natasha can even make sitting down a very seductive act as she practically pushes her chest in his face as she takes a seat. NATASHA WILLIAMS And whats your name? ALEX Alexander, but my friends call me Alex. NATASHA WILLIAMS What do your lovers call you?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX (awkwardly) Funny. NATASHA WILLIAMS (innocently) What do you mean Alex? Oh, nothing. bit forward. ALEX That just sounds a little

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NATASHA WILLIAMS Thats the kind of girl I am. When I find something I like, I go after it. ALEX So whats your name? NATASHA WILLIAMS Natasha. ALEX Thats a nice name. NATASHA WILLIAMS Thank you, it was my grandmothers. (looks at the computer) What are you doing? ALEX Just working on my resume. Natasha closes up his computer so that she can get his full attention. NATASHA WILLIAMS Why dont you put the work away and lets have a conversation. You do like to converse, dont you? ALEX Of course. NATASHA WILLIAMS What do you do Alex?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX Im actually in between jobs right now, hence the resume updating. NATASHA WILLIAMS Well what do you want to do? sweet love to me? Besides make

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ALEX (laughs awkwardly) I was a waiter but I went to college for architecture so Im trying to get into that field now that the economy is getting better and plenty of people are putting up buildings all around this city. I figure its probably about time I grow up and get a stable job. Natasha discreetly puts her hand in his crotch and rubs his penis over his jeans. NATASHA WILLIAMS I dont know Alex, you already feel grown up to me. ALEX Wow, this is unbelievable. NATASHA WILLIAMS What? ALEX That I have a ridiculously hot girl grabbing my crotch in a Starbucks. I certainly didnt expect that to happen when I left my apartment this morning. NATASHA WILLIAMS Life works in mysterious ways. ALEX I guess so. NATASHA WILLIAMS Speaking of apartments, you want to leave this place and go back to mine?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX Wow, really? NATASHA WILLIAMS Sure, youre handsome, its a weekday afternoon, youre not doing anything, Im not doing anything, so we might as well do something together. ALEX This is unreal. NATASHA WILLIAMS I can assure you Alex, its as real as it gets. ALEX OK, lets go. NATASHA WILLIAMS One more thing before we leave. ALEX Whats that? NATASHA WILLIAMS My rate. ALEX Your rate? NATASHA WILLIAMS Honey, I dont come cheap. Alex looks disappointed. NATASHA WILLIAMS Whats wrong? ALEX I didnt think you were looking for money, I thought this was happening naturally. I thought you liked me? Natasha rubs his leg. NATASHA WILLIAMS I do like you baby. But I dont fuck for free. My time is valuable.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX But I dont pay for sex. NATASHA WILLIAMS Everyone pays in one way or another. ALEX Maybe so, but I dont overtly pay cash to someone to get off. Natasha rubs her breasts then cups the bottom of them. NATASHA WILLIAMS Not even for me? Not even for these? She brazenly licks the top of her right breast then leans over to Alex and whispers into his ear. NATASHA WILLIAMS (sadly) Dont you want to come all over these titties? ALEX Look, Im not saying youre not hot, obviously you are. But even if I wanted to pay, I dont have any money. NATASHA WILLIAMS I dont cost that much though, Im the best deal on the Upper East Side this side of P.C. Richards. ALEX How much are you? NATASHA WILLIAMS $300 an hour, $180 a half hour. ALEX (curiously) And what would I get for that? NATASHA WILLIAMS At $300, anything you want. ALEX Anything?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS Im a pretty sexually liberated ALEX And at $160? NATASHA WILLIAMS A blowjob and a kiss on the cheek. Believe me, the hour deal is the way to go. Youll get anything your heart desires. ALEX It has been a few weeks since Ive gotten laid. NATASHA WILLIAMS Oh, you need it then baby. Alex sits there quietly for a few moments contemplating the offer. NATASHA WILLIAMS So come on, are we talking or fucking? ALEX (eyes her down) Again, youre really, really hot but I dont have any money on me. NATASHA WILLIAMS I take credit cards. Think about it, by the time youd have to pay it off youll already have a job with a steady paycheck. ALEX Thats comforting to know, but Im over the limit on my card. NATASHA WILLIAMS Thats fine, we can go to an ATM then. ALEX But I dont have a lot of money in my account. NATASHA WILLIAMS How much do you have in it?

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Anything. girl.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX I dont know, a couple thousand dollars, but thats all I have to my name right now. NATASHA WILLIAMS Im no math major, but $300 is just a fraction of that so you have plenty. ALEX Its a big fraction. I barely have enough to survive in this city as it is. NATASHA WILLIAMS Consider it like a vacation though. My bedroom is the five-star hotel and my body is the greatest adventure youll ever have. (pauses) You looked stressed, you need an affordable vacation. Trust me. ALEX Im unemployed, I really shouldnt spend money like this. NATASHA WILLIAMS OK baby, its your choice. Upon seeing an older man sitting at the next table, Natasha blows him a kiss once she gets his attention. This makes Alex jealous. ALEX OK, OK, Ill do it. NATASHA WILLIAMS For $300, right? ALEX (thinking) I dont know. Natasha looks around to make sure nobodys watching them then she quickly pulls the top of her dress down revealing one of her breasts for a split second.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS Dont you want the best possible service I could give you? ALEX OK, lets do it. Before Alex has a chance to change his mind, Natasha stands up, hands him his laptop computer then reaches out to hold his hand. NATASHA WILLIAMS Good, lets go now. No time to waste, I have a busy afternoon. Alex puts his computer away in his backpack then stands up and holds her hand as they walk out of together. EXT. BODEGA, ATM MACHINE ON SIDEWALK DAY Alex is standing at an ATM machine built into the front of a bodega while Natasha stands behind him, but hes still having some reservations. ALEX Jeez, this is a lot of money. I dont remember the last time I took out $300 in one withdrawal. NATASHA WILLIAMS Dont forget tip baby. ALEX Tip too? You mean thats not included in the $300? NATASHA WILLIAMS No baby, the $300 is for the time and for the room. But I usually get a tip for extraordinary service. ALEX Really? NATASHA WILLIAMS Yeah, unless you want me to lay there like a stiff, but believe me, the service I provide is extraordinary.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX Well I dont want you laying there like a stiff. NATASHA WILLIAMS Exactly, so take out $350. Im worth it. ALEX (shrugs) OK. I guess it really doesnt matter in the grand scheme of things, $300 is a lot of money, and so is $350, theyre both a lot of money. NATASHA WILLIAMS Now youre thinking logically. Alex turns back to the ATM and enters his pin number. While hes doing that, unbeknownst to him, Natasha watches what numbers he punches in. ALEX I cant believe Im doing this, Ive never done this before. NATASHA WILLIAMS Just remember why youre doing it. Natasha grabs Alexs hand and sticks it under her short dress in her crotch. Embarrassed, Alex quickly jerks his hand away. ALEX Whoa, whoa, whoa. NATASHA WILLIAMS What baby? ALEX Not in public. Ohh, so shy. NATASHA WILLIAMS So cute.

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The money finally comes out of the ATM. NATASHA WILLIAMS We good now?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX Yes. NATASHA WILLIAMS lets go rock your world. Natasha grabs Alexs hand as they walk down the sidewalk. INT. PATTIS APARTMENT LIVING ROOM Natasha enters the apartment holding Alexs hand and approaches Patti who is sitting at a desk busily counting a huge stack of one hundred dollar bills. NATASHA WILLIAMS Hi Patti. PATTI MICHAELS (looks up from her desk) Natasha, good you didnt come back emptyhanded. NATASHA WILLIAMS I certainly did not. Patti, this is Alexander. I call him Alex. PATTI MICHAELS Nice to meet you Alexander. (looks at Natasha) How much is he in for? NATASHA WILLIAMS $300. PATTI MICHAELS OK Alexander, $300. Alex stands there for a moment doing nothing before Natasha nudges him. NATASHA WILLIAMS You have to pay her the money. ALEX Oh right, sorry. I thought I could do it after services are rendered.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS No honey, always upfront. Alex takes out his wallet and pays Patti who adds the money into her big stack of cash. PATTI MICHAELS Thank you Alexander. Natasha picks up an iPhone and sets a stopwatch app to a one hour countdown. PATTI MICHAELS (contd) You have one hour. Enjoy. Natasha takes Alexs hand and leads him to her bedroom. NATASHAS BEDROOM Natasha closes the door behind her then sits down on the bed in her sparsely decorated room. NATASHA WILLIAMS Get comfortable and make yourself at home. ALEX OK. Alex just stands uncomfortably by the door. NATASHA WILLIAMS (laughs) Silly. Come on over here, sit down next to me on the bed. ALEX Im OK right here. NATASHA WILLIAMS At least take your clothes off then. Its a little difficult to fuck fully clothed. Alex slowly takes off his shirt then undoes his belt and takes off his pants. ALEX Where should I put these?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS Anywhere, it doesnt matter. on the chair over there.

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He places his clothes on a chair then approaches Natasha. Natasha takes his hands and places them on her breasts which are still covered up by her dress. After a moment she lets them go so that Alex can caress them himself. NATASHA WILLIAMS There you go. How do they feel? ALEX They feel nice. NATASHA WILLIAMS They ought to for the amount I paid for them. ALEX Do you mind if I use the bathroom before we go any further? NATASHA WILLIAMS Honey, if you need to jerk it to get hard you can do it right in front of me. I dont care, I get it, youre nervous. Nothing to be ashamed of, countless men have done it in front of me before. ALEX No, I just need to piss. It mustve been the two coffees I had. NATASHA WILLIAMS Oh, sure, go ahead. (points to a door) Theres the bathroom. ALEX Thanks. Alex walks into the bathroom as Natasha eyes his jeans sitting on the chair across the room. She stands up and walks over to the bathroom door, putting her ear up to it to listen to him.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese Knowing that hes in the middle of pissing, Natasha walks over to his jeans, reaches into one of the pockets and pulls out his wallet so she can take out his ATM card. The toilet FLUSHES so Natasha quickly rushes back over to her bed, throws the card underneath it then sits back down. Alex appears from the bathroom. ALEX OK, Im ready. NATASHA WILLIAMS (patting the bed) So am I. Alex walks over to the bed and lays down on it with Natasha. Once on the bed he starts stroking her breasts and kissing her neck. CINDYS BEDROOM Cindy, dressed in striking blue lingerie with matching eye shadow, is lying on her bed with DANIEL, a good-looking customer in his early-thirties, passionately making out with him. The makeout session goes on for a long time and when Daniels not kissing her, hes breathing heavily into her ear. DANIEL God, I love you so much. CINDY STRONG Ive never let a client kiss me like you do. DANIEL Do you love me? CINDY STRONG Yes. Say it. DANIEL Say you love me.

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Cindy is caressing the side of his face as she kisses him.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese CINDY STRONG I love you, god damn it I love you. DANIEL Youre so hot. CINDY STRONG Youre going to get me off. Im going to get off. Im getting off! (moans) Oh shit, oh fuck. Oh my god, god damn It! Once Cindy gets off, she gently pushes Daniel away on the bed so she can relax for a little bit. Cindy is out of breath and running her fingers through her own hair. CINDY STRONG Holy shit. DANIEL That was good, right? CINDY STRONG I cant believe you got me off without any kind of penetration. DANIEL Im good like that. CINDY STRONG You certainly are good. DANIEL Do you want to fuck now? CINDY STRONG Give me a minute. DANIEL Im the one on the clock though babe. CINDY STRONG I get it. If we go over time, Ill talk to Patti, shell listen to me.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese DANIEL OK. Cindy grabs Daniels arm and puts it around her shoulder as they continue laying on the bed. CINDY STRONG Lets just lay here and cuddle for right now. DANIEL I can live with that, youre skin is so silky smooth. She snuggles up to Daniels shoulder. Thank you. CINDY STRONG Lets talk.

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DANIEL What do you want to talk about? I dont know. No. CINDY STRONG Do you have a girlfriend?

DANIEL Do you have a boyfriend?

CINDY STRONG No. I had one, but he was an asshole, a cheat, a no-good douchebag. DANIEL Jesus, who would cheat on you? beautiful. An asshole. anyways. Youre

CINDY STRONG I was too good for him

DANIEL Youre probably too good for everyone. CINDY STRONG Awww, youre so sweet. Do you want to be my boyfriend?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese DANIEL (startled) What? CINDY STRONG Yeah, Im serious. DANIEL I thought people like you didnt date clients. CINDY STRONG Im willing to make an exception for you. DANIEL Get out, really? CINDY STRONG Sure. Look, Ive never had a man get me off like that before. I cant walk away from that. DANIEL What would being your boyfriend entail? CINDY STRONG What do you mean? Itd be like any other relationship. DANIEL So wed go out to dinner, go to clubs, see a play together? CINDY STRONG Sure. DANIEL And Id go to your apartment and youd come to mine? CINDY STRONG Where do you live? DANIEL Forest Hills. CINDY STRONG Thats a little bit of a problem.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese DANIEL Why? CINDY STRONG I live in Bay Ridge. Thats pretty far apart. DANIEL It is. CINDY STRONG Why dont we keep meeting here for now and well see where it goes. DANIEL And Patti will be OK with that? CINDY STRONG Sureas long as you keep paying for the time. DANIEL Wait, what? CINDY STRONG Well yeah, Patti wont let someone use a room for free. DANIEL So Im going to have to pay to date you? CINDY STRONG Thats really a fucked up way of looking at it. DANIEL It is? Yes. CINDY STRONG Just look at it like paying rent.

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DANIEL I dont know, it doesnt sound like anything is going to change between the two of us. It looks like Im still going to be your customer.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese CINDY STRONG No way silly. Youll be my boyfriend, Ill be your girlfriend. Well do what couples do together here, then you can take me out for dinner in the neighborhood. Just like a real boyfriend. I dont know. it. DANIEL I have to think about

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Cindy puts her hand down his pants and starts jerking him off. CINDY STRONG Well what do you think about this? Daniel sits there enjoying the hand job for a little bit before speaking up. Ohhh, OK. DANIEL Ill be your boyfriend.

CINDY STRONG Good. Ive been dying to go to the Arlington Club for dinner, lets check that out tomorrow night. Cindy makes out with Daniel again. LATER ON LIVING ROOM Wearing a royal blue robe, Cindy walks out of her bedroom holding Daniels hand as she leads him past Patti, who is still sitting at the desk, to the front door. CINDY STRONG Ill see you tomorrow? 4 oclock. DANIEL 4 oclock. CINDY STRONG Goodbye baby. Cindy gives Daniel a passionate kiss before sending him out of the apartment.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese DANIEL Bye. Once Daniel leaves, Cindy walks over to Pattis desk and sits down in front of her. CINDY STRONG Oh god, that man is in love with me. Like hardcore, really in love with me. PATTI MICHAELS Thats good, just means more money for youwhich means more money for me. We all win. CINDY STRONG Yeah that idiot is like putty in my hands, he will do anything I say. I wouldnt doubt Ill be able to clean him out in just the next month alone. PATTI MICHAELS Good. CINDY STRONG Do you know that guy actually believed me when I said I loved him? I cant wait to tell my boyfriend that story, hell get a kick out of that for sure. PATTI MICHAELS Luckily for us, its true what they say, there really is a sucker every minute. CINDY STRONG Its like, hello, Im a prostitute and youre my customer. I dont love you, I never will love you, I only love your money. Its sad, I almost feel bad for him, that his life is so empty he really believes he fell in love at a brothel. Youd think the guy is 16 years old or something. PATTI MICHAELS Well dont feel too bad for him. Youre getting him off, at the end of the day thats the only thing guys care about, theyre primal creatures like that.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese CINDY STRONG I dont know, theres something different about him. I think hes truly out looking for love here. PATTI MICHAELS Well, be careful, the last thing you need, definitely the last thing I need, is for this place to have a five-star stalker hanging around. CINDY STRONG Itll be fine, I can manage him. PATTI MICHAELS Just curious, did he get you off? CINDY STRONG Oh god no, I faked itall three times. Hes not my type, definitely not my type. Natasha rushes out of her bedroom and into the living room, heading towards the front door. PATTI MICHAELS Whoa, where are you going in such a rush? NATASHA WILLIAMS I, umm, have a few errands to run. PATTI MICHAELS Right now? So you get one customer this afternoon and now you think its time to play? Thats not how it works honey. Natasha walks over to the desk, reaches into her purse and gives Patti the $50 in tips that she just made from Alex. NATASHA WILLIAMS Fine, you can have my tip, it was $50. Are you happy? Can I now go run these errands I have to run? Ill be back in an hour. PATTI MICHAELS Fine. But one hour, not one hour fifteen minutes, not one hour ten minutes. One hour.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS Yes, I can tell time. I get it. With that, Natasha rushes out of the apartment. CINDY STRONG Whats up her cunt today? PATTI MICHAELS Who fucking knows, it seems like theres always something with her. CINDY STRONG I guess. PATTI MICHAELS Shes just been having a hard time recently getting a steady flow of customers. Especially repeat customers. CINDY STRONG Youre not going to get rid of her, are you? PATTI MICHAELS No, no, deep down shes a good person. (pauses) But, at the end of the day, Im a business woman. If she doesnt pull her weight soon Ill have to have a talk with her, and I dont really want to have a talk with any of my girls. When I have to do that, that means that business could be better. CINDY STRONG Well I know Im bringing in more than my fair share. Cindy stands up and walks towards her bedroom. CINDY STRONG (contd) My next appointment should be here in fifteen minutes. Im going to take a quick nap, when he gets here show him to my room please.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ANASTASIAS BEDROOM Anastasias bedroom, like the other womens, is small and sparsely decorated with only a bed and a chair and almost nothing on the walls. Dressed in black lingerie and an opened see-though black robe, she closes the door and walks over to her customer, an older gentleman named ADAM whos sitting on the edge of the bed in only his boxers, and straddles him. ANASTASIA CHANG Are you OK? Youre already breathing heavy and we havent even had sex yet. Adam grabs a handkerchief from his jacket pocket and dabs his forehead to wipe the sweat off. ADAM Im fine, Im just out of breath. Why did Patti have to rent an apartment on the top floor of a fifth floor walkup? Anastasia takes the handkerchief from him and helps wipe the sweat off his face. ANASTASIA CHANG Because she likes to make her customers work for their pussy. ADAM She succeeded. Anastasia puts her arms around Adams neck and gets closer to him. ANASTASIA CHANG So what are you in the mood for Adam? ADAM I like to role-play. Sexy. ANASTASIA CHANG What kind of role-playing?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ANASTASIA CHANG Ohhh, I like it. They dont call me Nasty for nothing. I can be dirty. ADAM I want to dress you up in a catholic schoolgirl and fuck you from behind as I stare at you in the mirror. ANASTASIA CHANG Im not going to dress up as a catholic schoolgirl. ADAM Why not, its my fantasy. Its my money.

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ANASTASIA CHANG Because thats so predictable and boring. What is it with men wanting to see Asian girls in an elementary school outfit? ADAM I think of it more like a high school outfit. ANASTASIA CHANG OK, whatever, high school. ADAM Its sexy as hell. ANASTASIA CHANG Well Im not going to do it. How about I dress up like a nurseor a flight attendant, Miley Cyrusor an angel? I should have an angel outfit somewhere around here, complete with wings. ADAM No, I want the schoolgirl. ANASTASIA CHANG I told you Im not doing the schoolgirl. Adam pushes Anastasia over and onto the bed. Then he climbs on top of her and pins her wrists down.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ADAM (angrily) And I told you, its my money! Anastasia struggles to get out from underneath him but Adam is too strong and has too firm a grip on her. ANASTASIA CHANG Come on, let me go. ADAM Not until you give me what I want. As Adam continues holding her wrists down, he buries his head into her chest and licks one of her breasts over her black bra. Stop. ANASTASIA CHANG Stop it, Im warning you.

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Adam manages to pin both wrists down above her head with one hand, then he pulls his boxers down below his ass with his other hand. ADAM Shut up slut, Im getting mine now. And Ill get that costume on you even if I have to force it on you. Anastasia knees Adam in the groin which makes him release an audible groan. As hes writhing in pain, she finally manages to get one of her wrists free then presses a secret button on a keypad sitting on a nightstand by the bed. Within seconds, the door swings open and Patti BARGES in to see Adam rolling around on the bed in pain and Anastasia lying underneath him. PATTI MICHAELS What the fuck is going on in here? ANASTASIA CHANG Adams a bad man. PATTI MICHAELS Really, what the fuck did you do?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ADAM Nothing. ANASTASIA CHANG He tried to make me do something I didnt want to. PATTI MICHAELS What did I tell you? What did I tell you asshole when I gave you the rules just 15 minutes ago? You dont disrespect my girlsever. Patti walks over to the bed, lifts up her foot and slams her long, five inch heel down into his ass. The overwhelming pain makes Adam roll off the bed onto the floor. PATTI MICHAELS Whats today Ana? ANASTASIA CHANG Wednesday? PATTI MICHAELS Wednesday, trash day. Time to take out the fucking trash. Patti bends over and grabs Adam, who managed to pull his boxers back up to his waist, by the balls then lifts him up onto his feet and leads him out of the room. PATTI MICHAELS Lets go asshole. LIVING ROOM Patti drags Adam by the balls across the room while Anastasia trails closely behind them carrying his clothes. PATTI MICHAELS Itd be easier to drag you across the room if you werent such a small dicked bastard. I barely have anything to hold onto.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ADAM Patti, you dont have to do this. Im sorry, Im sorry. I wont do it again. PATTI MICHAELS Shut up. Its too late for that. fucked up. ADAM I know, Im sorry. Patti opens the front door and pushes Adam out into the hallway in only his boxers. As her last act, she rips his boxers right off him before closing the door. INT. PATTIS APARTMENT BUILDING, HALLWAY Anastasia throws Adams shirt, pants, socks, shoes and tie at him then shuts the door leaving him just standing there. Adam knocks on the door but to no avail. ADAM Patti, please, open the door. Please! You

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Realizing shes not going to open the door, Adam finally begins to collect his clothes from the floor. Across the hallway, an ELDERLY WOMAN in her late-70s opens her front door and watches the fully naked man collect his clothes. NEIGHBOR (shaking her head) Pathetic. She dismissively shuts her door. INT. PATTIS APARTMENT LIVING ROOM PATTI MICHAELS Are you OK? Anastasia sits down on the couch.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ANASTASIA CHANG (annoyed) Yeah, Im fine. He was just an asshole. Patti sits down on the arm of the couch and runs her fingers through Anastasias hair to console her. PATTI MICHAELS I know honey. But you wont have to worry about him anymore, Im putting him on the do not fly list. ANASTASIA CHANG (crying) Good, he deserves it. I hope he doesnt get laid for the rest of his life. Fucking asshole. PATTI MICHAELS Its unfortunate, I dont know why men cant just act like gentlemen in this business. If the men were gentlemen and the women were ladies then wed never have unnecessary problems like this. Its bad for business. Patti looks at her watch. PATTI MICHAELS Come now Ana, wipe those tears away, you dont want to mess up your make-up when your next appointment will be here in twenty minutes. INT. BOOMINGDALES Natasha, whos wearing big, gaudy sunglasses, is walking confidently through the store like a boss carrying several shopping bags. She stops abruptly when she sees a rack full of scarves then starts rifling through them until she finds one she likes. NATASHA WILLIAMS (to herself) Oh, this looks nice.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese Natasha takes the scarf and walks over to a cash register. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Thats a beautiful scarf. NATASHA WILLIAMS It is, thats why Im buying it. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN How will you be paying? She digs into her purse and takes out Alexs ATM card. Oh, sorry. NATASHA WILLIAMS Debit.

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BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Please swipe your card. Natasha swipes the card at the machine and enters the pin number successfully. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Thanks, can I see your card? Why? NATASHA WILLIAMS Is there anything wrong?

BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Oh no, not at all. I just want to make sure its you. NATASHA WILLIAMS OK, here you go. The salesman takes the card and looks at the front of it then looks for the signature on the back but its not there. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Its not signed. NATASHA WILLIAMS Its not? Silly me, Im always forgetting little things like that. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Its no problem, can I just check your license?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS My license? BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Yes, your driving license. NATASHA WILLIAMS I dont have it on me. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN OK, well NATASHA WILLIAMS (interrupts) Truth be told, Ive never gotten a license. Its New York City, I dont drive anywhere. I have a passport to verify my name, but I just dont have it on me now. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN (to himself) Alex Fisher. NATASHA WILLIAMS My friends call me Alexandra, but you can call me anytime. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN (smiles) Charming. You look like a Alex Fisher. The salesman hands her back the ATM card. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Enjoy your purchase and have a good day. NATASHA WILLIAMS Thanks sexy. Natasha reaches into her purse to grab a business card. She kisses it, leaving a lipstick mark, before handing it to him. NATASHA WILLIAMS Heres my card. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Natasha?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS Thats my professional name. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN Professional what? NATASHA WILLIAMS Im a dancer on Broadway. A professional name helps keep the freaks, weirdoes and stalkers away. (pauses) Call me sometime. BLOOMINGDALES SALESMAN (smiles) I will. Natasha takes the bag and sticks it into one of her other, larger bags then walks away. As shes strutting through the store she comes upon a rack filled with wallets that she takes an interest in. She picks through them until she comes to one that she really likes and then takes it up to a different cash register. BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN How are you doing today? NATASHA WILLIAMS Fabulous. BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN Will this be all? Natasha lifts up the half dozen bags shes holding and shows them to the saleswoman. NATASHA WILLIAMS I think I bought enough today, dont you think? BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN (laughs) Ha, well yes, it looks like you had a great day of shopping.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS Well sometimes you just have to spoil yourself, you know what I mean? BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN Oh, I get it. And how are you going to be paying? NATASHA WILLIAMS Debit. BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN OK, go ahead and swipe. Natasha takes out Alexs ATM card again and swipes it. This time it takes a long time for the machine to process. After a few tense moments, the machine flashes Declined. BLOOMINDALES SALESWOMAN Hmmm, thats weird. It says your card is declined. NATASHA WILLIAMS Whys that? BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN Could be for a few reasons, no money in the account, the account was closed, the card was reported stolen. Not sure why it was declined in this case though. When was the last time you used your card? NATASHA WILLIAMS Maybe five minutes ago, just on the other side of the store. BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN Thats odd. Try swiping it again. Natasha swipes the card again then nervously waits for it to process until the machine flashes Declined again. BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN Still saying its declined. May I see your card? Maybe its just the machine, Ill punch it in manually.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS You know what? I think Ive bought enough today. Im OK, I dont need the wallet after all. BLOOMINGDALES SALESWOMAN Are you sure? NATASHA WILLIAMS Yes, Im fine. Flustered, Natasha quickly grabs her bags and rushes away from the saleswoman. As she heads for one of the exits, she casually discards Alexs ATM card into a trash can then walks out onto the street. LATER ON INT. PATTIS APARTMENT LIVING ROOM Becky, Cindy, Natasha and Anastasia are all sitting around the room watching TV during a dead period in the early evening. Becky and Natasha are both wearing sweatpants and baggy shirts while Cindy and Anastasia are a little more dressed up in jeans and tight t-shirts. Totally relaxed, Cindy and Becky are both drinking a glass of wine while the other two are snacking on a shared bag of Doritos. BECKY MARTIN Im thinking about switching my birth control. ANASTASIA CHANG Oh yeah, how come? BECKY MARTIN Me and Joel have had a couple scares in the last six months or so. I dont know, I just dont think what Im using is that reliable.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ANASTASIA CHANG What about using condoms? BECKY MARTIN Fuck that noise, I like to feel my man in me. Thats one of the big things that separate Joel from my customers. With condoms on my client, I dont know, It just seems, it just feels, so impersonal. It helps keep the distance between them and me, both physically and emotionally. NATASHA WILLIAMS (laughs) I hope no high school ever asks you to speak in their sex ed class. BECKY MARTIN Im just speaking the truth. Im just saying what every person, man and woman, knows to be true. The other three girls sit there silently nodding their heads in agreement. BECKY MARTIN (contd) Maybe Ill just start snorting Plan B every morning after we have sex just to be on the safe side. CINDY STRONG Thats why I have my man finish on stomach or tits, or hell even my face, anywhere but in me. I dont trust the pill. ANASTASIA CHANG I have my boyfriends double up on condoms. BECKY MARTIN Girl, havent you ever heard that the pressure from multiple rubbers makes it more likely that theyll break? ANASTASIA CHANG Get out, really? BECKY MARTIN Umm, yeah.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese CINDY STRONG Ive heard that too. Not sure how true it is, but Ive heard it too. ANASTASIA CHANG So youre saying Ive been doing it wrong ever since I was fourteen? BECKY MARTIN Just be lucky youre not walking around with five kids right now. ANASTASIA CHANG Thank god, I wouldnt know how to deal with bring your daughter to work day. (looks at Natasha) Tasha, give me some more Doritos. NATASHA WILLIAMS (gives her the bag) Yeah, snacks make me feel better too. Patti enters the apartment carrying a couple grocery bags. PATTI MICHAELS OK girls, who wants to take a field trip? Field trip? BECKY MARTIN Where we going?

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PATTI MICHAELS Poker game down on 76th St. ANASTASIA CHANG Poker game? PATTI MICHAELS Yes, while I was out buying some cantaloupes at Fairway I met a guy who who knows a guy that runs a poker parlor in a walkup apartment. CINDY STRONG Leave it to Patti to meet a man wherever she goes. PATTI MICHAELS Hey honey, Im networking. Im just trying to help yall out.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese BECKY MARTIN So whats the action? PATTI MICHAELS Game goes on a few days a week, tonight being one of them. High rollers there too, I hear even some of the Yankees show up once in a while. CINDY STRONG (excitedly) Yankees?!?! PATTI MICHAELS Dont get too moist quite yet ladies, I said they go there sometimes, I have no idea if any will be there tonight. However, I can guarantee that therell be some big swinging dicks in attendance tonight, there always are. NATASHA WILLIAMS How big are we talking about? Natasha raises her hands up and sets them apart by about eight inches. NASTASHA WILLIAMS (contd) Like this big? PATTI MICHAELS Bigger. NATASHA WILLIAMS Oh god damn, count me in. CINDY STRONG Are we all going? PATTI MICHAELS Sure. Its 6 oclock, its the dead time around here. We can go out for an hour, drum up some business then be back in time for the evening rush. Besides youll all have your phones on you to answer any urgent requests. (pauses) So what do you all say?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese Cindy can barely contain her excitement and practically jumps over Becky, whos sitting next to her, to stand up. CINDY STRONG I call dibs on the guy with the most chips. This causes the other three girls to stand up in excitement. PATTI MICHAELS Good, well leave in 30 minutes. Make sure you wear your finest fuck me attire. INT. 78TH STREET APARTMENT BUILDING STAIRWELL Patti and her four ladies struggle climbing up the stairs in their long, sparkly dresses and high heels. They also try their best to continually hike up their dresses above their ankles so they dont trip on them. NATASHA WILLIAMS Jesus, where the hell is this apartment? 4th PATTI MICHAELS floor, one more flight to go.

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NATASHA WILLIAMS God, I dont know if I can go on. PATTI MICHAELS What are you talking about? Our apartment is on the fifth floor, you do this climb everyday. ANASTASIA CHANG But we dont do it with high heels on, big difference. BECKY MARTIN Aint that the truth. CINDY STRONG This is miserable.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese PATTI MICHAELS Come on girls, relax. Were almost there. The women really struggle to make it up the final flight, with Natasha and Anastasia even stopping half way up to catch their breath. PATTI MICHAELS Ladies, lets go! NATASHA WILLIAMS Im just trying to catch my breath. You want me to be able to actually talk to these men, right? PATTI MICHAELS (shakes her head) So melodramatic. NATASHA WILLIAMS Maybe so, but I cant fuck well if Im out of breath. PATTI MICHAELS Stop talking and you wont lose your breath. The women finally make it to the apartment on the top floor and Patti KNOCKS on the door. After a few moments, the door is opened by WILLIE, a huge AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOUNCER. WILLIE Can I help you? PATTI MICHAELS Its more like, how can we help you? WILLIE What? PATTI MICHAELS Were the entertainment for the night. WILLIE Entertainment?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese PATTI MICHAELS Yeah, didnt Ralphie mention that some entertainment was coming over? Patti grabs Beckys breasts and points them towards the bouncer so he understands what shes talking about. Oh yes, sorry. in. BOUNCER Entertainment. Come on

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese Hes countered by a slightly younger man, TREVOR, who has a large majority of the poker chips sitting in front of him. TREVOR Harry, you ugly fuck, look at your chips. Now look at mine. You see what the difference is? The man with the money gets the pussy. Now, look at yourself in the mirror then look at me. The good-looking man gets the hot pussy. Basically, what Im saying Harry is youre fucked. Trevor looks at Becky who is sitting on his lap and squeezes her ass then kisses her cheek. TREVOR Sorry toots, no offense. BECKY MARTIN None taken. At least you called me hot, Ive been called a lot worse. HARRY Isnt it enough that you have almost all the chips? Cant you let the other players share the wealth of carnal pleasures at least? Trevor grabs a fistful of Beckys hair and sniffs it. TREVOR No. (pauses) And its your turn. Harry looks at his cards then dismissively throws them into the center of the table. HARRY I fold. Trevor flicks him a chip. TREVOR Here, lemme buy you a drink. Why dont you go drown your sorrows at the bar.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese Harry begrudgingly takes the chip, stands up and walks over to the makeshift bar in the corner of the room where there are SEVERAL OTHER MEN lounging around. Anastasia, whos sitting on the lap of a guy in his twenties named MARK, turns to him. ANASTASIA CHANG Are any Yankees going to be here tonight? This innocent question elicits a laugh around the table. MARK No baby doll, there are no Yankees here tonight. A-Rod was here a few years ago, but that was it, thats all I know. ANASTASIA CHANG (disappointedly) Oh. MARK But you have me here baby. ANASTASIA CHANG What do you do? MARK Im a TV agent. ANASTASIA CHANG (excitedly) Oh! MARK Now Im cool?!?! ANASTASIA CHANG Well a TV agent sounds sexy. MARK Let me guess, you want to be an actress. ANASTASIA CHANG I do like to think of myself as the next Sandra Oh. Could you help me?

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese MARK Lets see how the night goes first. Im sure you understand but Ill need to see some of your talents. Anastasia starts rubbing Marks crotch. ANASTASIA CHANG Of course, I understand. Trevor slams the table to get everyones attention. Hey! TREVOR We playing or fucking here?

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MARK (smiles) Probably both. Well game this take TREVOR lets keep our big heads in the for right now, then after I take pot you can let your little heads over for the rest of the night.

Mark looks at his cards then picks up some chips and throws them into the center of the table. MARK OK, Im in. BAR AREA Patti is standing at the makeshift bar drinking a martini by herself. Like a proud mom, shes watching her four girls work the poker table like the professionals they are. RALPHIE, a slick, middle-aged Italian-American who runs the illegal poker parlor, saunters over with a pint of whiskey in his hand. RALPHIE Excuse me, are you Patti? I am. PATTI MICHAELS Let me guess, youre Ralphie?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese Ralphie takes her hand and kisses the back of it. RALPHIE In the flesh. Patti, Im very glad your friend told me about your service. PATTI MICHAELS I take it you like what you see? Ralphie turns to the poker table to admire the four ladies talking up his customers. Definitely. RALPHIE These girls are grade A.

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PATTI MICHAELS Well if all goes well maybe I can get one of them to give you a freebie later tonight. Blowjob of course, even I cant get these girls to fuck for free unless they want to. But I feel like we should thank you somehow. RALPHIE (smiling) Thats mighty generous, but theres only one woman that I have eyes on here. PATTI MICHAELS You talking about me? Absolutely. RALPHIE Youre one hot piece of ass.

PATTI MICHAELS Oh please Ralphie, youre embarrassing me in front of all these men. Ralphie seductively rubs his finger from Pattis neck down through her cleavage. RALPHIE So what do you think? After these girls take care of business with my guys, how about we take care of some business ourselves back at my place?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese PATTI MICHAELS Ralphie, Im working right now. RALPHIE I am too, but I can always find time for play. PATTI MICHAELS I cant, Im all business when its about business. RALPHIE So, afterwards. Thats cool, I stay up late. Patti decides to play along with Ralphie so she turns to him, pats his cheek then caresses his shoulder. PATTI MICHAELS Ive got something better than sex. RALPHIE Patti, Ive been on this earth for a long time so I can guarantee you theres nothing better than sex. PATTI MICHAELS There is one thingmoney. RALPHIE Im listening. PATTI MICHAELS My ladies here, theyre true professionals. Theyre workhorses. Theyre hot, theyre young, theyre smart, men love to fuck them and they love to love them too. RALPHIE I can see that. So? PATTI MICHAELS You allow us to come here once a week, you tell us when the better looking guys are coming. Better yet, you tell us the night your whales are coming and Ill cut you in on the action.

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Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese RALPHIE Youll cut me in on the action, 50/50? PATTI MICHAELS No, its my girls pussies, not yours. 15%. RALPHIE 15%? Thats low, almost not even worth the hassle. 25%. PATTI MICHAELS It wont be a hassle, I assure you. 20%.

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RALPHIE I cant have your girls coming in here taking away my customers though. Not when they still want to gamble. PATTI MICHAELS Theyll only take the men who are out of chips. Or the ones that already want to leave. I promise. My girls are professionals and they respect other professionals out there hustling trying to make a living. They wont cross the line and dip into your profits. Theyll be incremental value. RALPHIE 20%? PATTI MICHAELS 20%. RALPHIE I can live with that. PATTI MICHAELS So we have a deal? Patti extends her hand which Ralphie shakes. RALPHIE Yeah, we have a deal. Now that its official, should we consummate this partnership?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese PATTI MICHAELS Dont press your luck. Patti watches her four ladies continue working the men around the poker table. Theyre rubbing their backs, kissing their necks, running their fingers through their hair and laughing along with them. PATTI MICHAELS (looks at her watch) I think its about time for us to go. RALPHIE Nooo, you just got here. PATTI MICHAELS I said an hour, and I meant an hour. By the time my girls get through these men, well be running right into the start of our busy time so we have to go. (whistles) OK ladies! Collect your men and lets go! RALPHIE Remember, just take those who have already run out of chips. PATTI MICHAELS Or the ones that have already stopped gambling. RALPHIE Yes, thats right. The four ladies stand up and try to drag their men with them. Becky and Anastasia are successful while Cindy and Natasha cant convince their men to leave with them. Whats wrong? CINDY STRONG Youre not coming?

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MAN AT POKER TABLE You dont know how much I want to come, but I cant leave now, Ive got a hot hand. Cindy grabs the mans hand and puts it on her ass.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese CINDY STRONG Id love it though if that hot hand could warm up my cold body. The man, who is focused on the cards in his hand and barely paying attention to Cindy, swats her away from him. Go away. MAN AT POKER TABLE Dont distract me.

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Cindy grabs her purse from the back of the chair and prepares to leave. CINDY STRONG Well if youre going to be like that, Ill just leave. MAN AT POKER TABLE Thank you. Before leaving though, Cindy drops her business card on the table in front of him. CINDY STRONG If you change your mind, call me. Call me, I dont respond to texts, I only fuck men. With that, Cindy heads towards the door with the other three women and the two men who have decided to go with Becky and Anastasia. Patti kisses Ralphie on the cheek as her girls leave. PATTI MICHAELS Until next time. RALPHIE (smiles) I cant wait. EXT. PATTIS APARTMENT BUILDING, STREET NIGHT Its very late at night and the streets are eerily quiet. Suddenly Natasha, whos carrying a Bloomingdales bag, and Cindy walk out of the front door and stand on the stoop. NATASHA WILLIAMS Another day, another dollar.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese CINDY STRONG Or one thousand in my case. NATASHA WILLIAMS Damn girl, you did great today. CINDY STRONG Meh, it was OK. How did you do? NATASHA WILLIAMS Not as well as you. CINDY STRONG Thats OK, itll pick up. I hope so. NATASHA WILLIAMS You OK to go home?

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CINDY STRONG Yeah, Im just going to jump on the 6. NATASHA WILLIAMS You sure? CINDY STRONG Its so late even the muggers and rapists have gone home by now. Ill be fine. NATASHA WILLIAMS (laughs) Ha, OK. CINDY STRONG How about you? MATASHA WILLIAMS Im just going to grab a cab down the street. CINDY STRONG OK, be safe. You too. NATASHA WILLIAMS Ill see you tomorrow sweetie.

Natasha gives Cindy a kiss on the cheek before Cindy takes off and walks up the sidewalk.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese This leaves Natasha by herself on the stoop checking her text messages. Standing across the street, behind a tree, is Alex who is stalking Natasha and watching her every move. As soon as Natasha starts walking down the sidewalk, Alex crosses the street and begins following her. Natasha marches down the sidewalk with purpose while Alex trails closely behind. ALEX Excuse me. Natasha ignores the voice and continues walking. Excuse me! ALEX (contd) Natasha!

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Natasha continues ignoring him so Alex reaches out and grabs her arm which makes her stop. What?!?! NATASHA WILLIAMS Dont touch me.

ALEX I just want to talk to you. Natasha starts walking again so Alex grabs her arm one more time to stop her. NATASHA WILLIAMS I told you, get your hands off of me. Who the fuck are you anyways? ALEX Im Alex, I met you earlier today. NATASHA WILLIAMS I meet a lot of guys. I dont know who you are. ALEX You might not know me, but you know my ATM card. NATASHA WILLIAMS What are you talking about?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX Did you or did you not take my ATM card today? NATASHA WILLIAMS Seriously, what the fuck are you talking about? I dont know you. ALEX (agitated) While we were fucking, did you or did you not take my ATM card? NATASHA WILLIAMS I really dont know what youre talking about, I didnt take shit from you. Really? ALEX You didnt?

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Natasha takes her cell phone out. NATASHA WILLIAMS You want me to call the cops? Ill report your ass and get you arrested for stalking me. Alex looks down at Natashas bag and notices its from Bloomingdales. ALEX Thats a nice shopping bag you have there. NATASHA WILLIAMS It is. Bloomingdales. ALEX Pretty expensive.

NATASHA WILLIAMS It was a birthday gift from my mom. ALEX (sarcastically) Really? NATASHA WILLIAMS What are you getting at?

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese ALEX Im calling you a liar. I think you took my ATM card while we were fucking. NATASHA WILLIAMS How the fuck could I take something from you while we were fucking, unless it was your virginity. I had my hands full with your balls for the entire time. ALEX So you admit you know me? NATASHA WILLIAMS Fine, I guess you look familiar. I fucked you, I fuck a lot of guys every day. But I didnt steal anything from you while we were fucking. ALEX OK maybe, you took it from me before we fucked, maybe after we fucked. Maybe while I was taking a piss, I dont know. All I do know is that my card was missing after I left the apartment and now my bank account is completely cleared out. NATASHA WILLIAMS Doesnt sound like my problem. ALEX Im making it your problem now. Now almost a full block down the street, Natasha stops dead in her tracks and eyes Alex down. Really? Yes. NATASHA WILLIAMS (menacingly) Watch out boy, dont do anything stupid. NATASHA WILLIAMS You want to start with me? ALEX

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Im not scared. you work.

NATASHA WILLIAMS What are you going to do? Run to the cops and tell them that a hooker ripped you off? Good luck with that. Go ahead, go do it. I bet they laugh in your face. I bet they laugh right in your sad, pathetic, face. ALEX Who are you calling pathetic? NATASHA WILLIAMS You. Look at you. Youre standing on a sidewalk at 5 am screaming at a woman demanding his money back. ALEX The money you stole. NATASHA WILLIAMS You have no proof. I didnt do anything. Youre pathetic, get out of here. Im pathetic? ALEX Youre the prostitute.

NATASHA WILLIAMS What the fuck did you call me? ALEX You heard me, youre a fucking prostitute. Natasha snaps upon hearing this and immediately punches him right in the face. NATASHA WILLIAMS And what the fuck are you then? Huh? What the fuck are you? Youre garbage! Alex gets knocked against a parked car and falls down to the ground. Natasha wastes no time and begins kicking him with her steel-toed boots while still holding her Bloomingdales bag.

Turning Tricks Original Screenplay by Jason Wiese NATASHA WILLIAMS (screams) I should kill you, you motherfucker. No one ever disrespects me like that! You hear me?!?! No one! She ends her assault with a few swings of her bag to his head then spits on him in the ultimate sign of disrespect. Exhausted, Natasha finally stops and continues walking down the street. A beaten and bloody Alex lifts his head off the pavement and screams out to Natasha. ALEX Im going to kill you bitch! Im going to find you and choke my two thousand dollars out of you. Im going to camp out on this street until I get back whats mine. In the distance, Natasha casually flips him the middle finger without breaking stride or even turning around. She hails a cab once she gets to the intersection and it immediately drives away as soon as she gets in. Alex is left a whimpering, bloody mess on the sidewalk, practically lying underneath a parked car. FADE OUT

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