Hearthville Serial: Book 6 – Episode 16

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INT. THE APARTMENT WHERE BILLY BINGO LIVES WITH HIS MOM AND
SISTER, BILLY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

Billy Bingo appears in his bedroom.  He looks in the mirror
of the antique dresser in his bedroom.  He watches as
Iapetus leaves his-- Billy's-- body.  They separate. Iapetus
pats Billy on the shoulder.

Fully clothed, Billy turns down the covers of his bed.  He
jumps into the bed and snuggles beneath the covers.  He
closes his eyes.

Maureen Bingo opens the door to Billy's bedroom.  She looks
at him.  She then closes the door.

Billy crawls out of bed. He goes to his closet.  He pulls
out a bottle of liquor and a six pack of beer.  He pulls out
the cork. He smiles a goofy smile. He sinks to the floor as
he begins drinking.

Music: I Drink Alone - George Thorogood and the Destroyers

https://youtu.be/4E9ydw_aDMg

INT. THE APARTMENT WHERE BILLY BINGO LIVES, THE KITCHEN -
NIGHT

Bess Bingo prepares popcorn to put in the microwave.  She
puts the popcorn in the microwave.  She starts timer.  She
walks to the refrigerator and pulls out a softdrink.

INT. THE APARTMENT WHERE BILLY BINGO LIVES, THE LIVING ROOM
- NIGHT

MAUREEN BINGO turns the television on.  She flips channels.
She sees the report of Barry Whitehead's death. On
television they are showing the burned remains of his
vehicle. Maureen Bingo picks up her cellphone.  Show the
cellphone screen.  Show her scrolling numbers.  She stops
scrolling.  Focus on the name Johnny Whitehead. She taps the
name to call.  The phone starts calling.  She quickly
presses the hangup button. Move camera to her face.  Show
that she is fighting back tears.

BESS BINGO  walks into the living room.  She is holding a
bowl of popcorn and her softdrink. She sees that her mom is
crying.

                      BESS BINGO
          Mom, what is wrong?

                      MAUREEN BINGO
          Barry Whiehead is dead.

                      BESS BINGO
          Do we know him?

                      MAUREEN BINGO
          Your Aunt Natalina dated his father
          Donny.  You rememer Barry.
          Natalina and I would take you,
          Johnny, and Barry bowling and
          skating.  He was such a sweet boy.
          And so smart.

                      BESS BINGO
          I don't rememer him.

                      MAUREEN BINGO
          What do you mean that you don't
          remember him?

                      BESS BINGO
          I mean, I don't remember what you
          are talking about.

BILLY BINGO comes out of his bedroom.

                      MAUREEN BINGO
          I thought you were sleeping.

                      BILLY BINGO
          I woke up.

                      BESS BINGO
          Why do you sleep in your clothes?

                      BILLY BINGO
          I never know when I might have to
          escape the house in the middle of
          the night.  Fire.  Police raid.
          Whatever.

                      BESS BINGO
          You are so weird.

                      BILLY BINGO
          Right back at you, kid. Mom.  Why
          are you crying?

                      BESS BINGO
          Someone died.

                      MAUREEN BINGO
          You don't know him. Natalina broke
          up with his father before you were
          born.