INT. HOME OFFICE - DAY
SCOTT sits behind his desk, browsing Indeed, drinking coffee.
JAY violently swings the door open. Scott spills some of his coffee, reaching to pull up a Canva tab.
JAY
What’d we talk about?
Scott looks defeated.
SCOTT
Uhh, the door?
JAY
That’s right. Leave that shit open. We good?
SCOTT
Ok.
JAY
Ok?
SCOTT
Yes sir.
Jay sips coffee. Eyes Scott. Turns and leaves.
Scott breathes, slumps back in his chair.
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INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Office-style interview setup. Scott answers questions.
SCOTT
Yeah, so... my job went remote during Covid. I was really into it at first, but eventually I just lost motivation. Jay responded to my Craigslist ad a few weeks ago. He’s from a local firm. They provide at-home bosses for people like me. People experiencing remote work burnout.
EXT. STREET - DAY
Scott washes Jay’s car as Jay stands over him, sipping coffee. Jay inspects the side of his car, pointing out spots that Scott missed.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Back to interview setup.
JAY
There’s no firm.
INT. KITCHEN - DAY
Scott pours himself a fresh cup of coffee. Jay intercepts it. Takes a sip. Spits it out.
JAY
What the fuck is this?
SCOTT
My coffee --
Jay throws the coffee in Scott’s face.
JAY
It’s cold.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Back to the interview.
SCOTT
It’s been great. Yeah. I’ve been getting a lot done.
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INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Back to the interview.
JAY
I don’t know what he does. I stay on his ass, though.
INT. HOME OFFICE - DAY
Jay crashes into the office.
JAY
Where are those reports?
SCOTT
Uhh.
JAY
I need ’em. Today!
SCOTT
But, I’m a graphic design--
JAY
Get your ass back on that spreadsheet!
Jay leaves the room. Scott turns to open a spreadsheet. Doesn’t know where to begin. Jay pops back in.
JAY (CONT’D)
And go to Starbucks. I need some real coffee.
INT. SCOTT’S CAR - DAY
Scott waits in line at Starbucks. Talks to the interviewer.
SCOTT
20%. Before taxes.
He’s handed his order.
SCOTT (CONT’D)
Maybe it’s steep, but I’ve been happy so far. I think it’s been worth it.
He drives off. Spills coffee in his lap.
SCOTT (CONT’D)
Shit. Fuck.
INT. HOME OFFICE - DAY
Scott walks into the office. GARY is setting up another computer at a new desk. Jay is standing over him.
SCOTT
What’s going on?
JAY
This is Gary. He’s our new IT guy.
Jay leaves the room while Scott starts to question, pulling the coffee from Scott’s hands on his way out.
SCOTT
Like... from Comcast?
Scott blinks.
Gary pulls Scott’s coffee from his hand. Makes a cheers gesture. Returns to his seat. Scott stands holding an empty tray.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
SCOTT
Maybe it’ll be good to have coworkers.
STEVE steps over him, interrupting the interview.
STEVE
Hey. Sorry. Where’s the bathroom?
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INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
JAY
We’re expanding. Aggressively. I’ve got eight more desks on the way.
INT. BEDROOM - DAY
Scott walks into his bedroom. His bed has been replaced with an executive desk. Jay sits behind it.
JAY
Have a seat.
SCOTT
(while pulling out a chair, sitting down)
Where’s my bed --
JAY
Listen. We’re gonna have to let you go.
SCOTT
But... I live here.
JAY
Yeah...
Jay leans back in his chair.
JAY (CONT’D)
I’m gonna need those keys back.
EXT. THE STREET - DAY
Scott stands on the side of the street, holding a box full of personal items, still being interviewed by the documentary crew.
SCOTT
Can one of you give me a ride?
Off camera, crew responds.
CREW (O.S.)
What happened to your car?
SCOTT
I guess it’s... the company car now.
Jay drives up, checks the mail.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Back to main interview setup.
JAY
Sometimes, people need a little push. It builds character.
EXT. STREET - DAY
Scott gets into an Uber. Drives off. Gary and Steve carry Scott’s furniture out to the curb.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
JAY
It’s a difficult job, but it’s rewarding. I feel like I’m really making a difference.
Jay smiles.
Cut to black.