This is a Screenplay for a Feature Film.
Not a vaction I took or based on anyone's life.
This is was done for a college class Spring 2026
Last Edits on page done 05/20/2026
This is my 3rd version done how the teacher said.
Copy and pasted from my Final Draft 12 Software
ACT 1
SCENE 1
INT. CAR - DAYTIME
Here we see Paul driving and his wife Josephina in the passenger seat.
The back seat has Johnny, Jenson, and Jesse as kids.
JOHNNY
I’m bored! How much longer?
PAUL
Few more hours.
JOHNNY
Hours!
PAUL
How about I stop and we can all eat? A little break.
JENSON
I want pizza!
PAUL
I will try, but out here on the open road you get what you get.
JOSEPHINA
Why don’t you boys play a game to pass the time?
JESSE
I spy, with my little eye...
JENSON
(simultaneously)
No!
JOHNNY
(simultaneously)
No!
JOSEPHINA
Boys.
JOHNNY
I got it!
Johnny punches Jenson in the arm.
JENSON
Hey!
Jenson punches him back.
JOHNNY
Ooo. Good one.
JESSE
I’m not playing.
JOHNNY
Of course your not you little dweeb. The first punch always makes you cry and each one gets harder and harder.
Johnny punches Jenson in the arm harder.
JENSON
Ahhh... It didn’t hurt.
Jenson punches Johnny.
Johnny fake punches Jenson and he flinches.
JOHNNY
2 for flinching!
JENSON
Ouch! One of these days I am going to punch you hard enough you will go through the car.
Jenson punches Johnny.
JOHNNY
Yeah right! One of these days, I will punch you so hard you’ll die!
JOSEPHINA
Johnny!
JOHNNY
Sorry mom.
JOSEPHINA
Think before you speak. Killing your brother is not okay. You’d break my heart.
JOHNNY
I wasn’t going to. I was just talking tough!
PAUL
Tough, eh? If I weren’t driving I’d see how tough you are.
JENSON
What! No! I’m tougher than Johnny! Test me!
PAUL
When we get to the campground, we’ll man it out!
JENSON
Alright!
Jenson high fives Johnny.
JOHNNY
Yes!
Johnny and Jenson continue to punch each other.
JOSEPHINA
As long as it ends with hugs and nobody hurt. Remember, this trip is family time! Make sure you ALL play nicely.
JENSON
Yes, mom.
JOHNNY
Yeah, yeah.
JESSE
Yippee!
The family continues to drive in the car.
Various clips of signs and roads.
SCENE 2
INT. DINER - DAYTIME
The family sits at a table in the diner.
JENSON
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!
JOHNNY
Oh yeah? I’m so hungry I could eat a whale!
JESSE
What’s a whale?
PAUL
I giant fish in the ocean.
JOSEPHINA
Whales are mammals. But yes, its like the size of a school bus. Look boys, they have a 50 wing bucket. How about you boys share that?
JENSON
Share? Moooom.
JOHNNY
I’m like really really hungry and I know I will eat them all myself.
JENSON
Oh yeah? I am really really really hungry that I would eat all of mine and yours!
JOHNNY
Is that a challenge?
JOSEPHINA
Oh boy...
PAUL
Aw come on. Were on vacation. Waitress!
The waitress walks over.
PAUL
Bring us 3 of your 50 wing buckets!
JOHNNY
Yes!
JENSON
Alright!
Jenson and Johnny high five!
JOSEPHINA
And 1 empty bucket for when Jenson pukes.
JENSON
I’m not guna puke!
JOHNNY
You always puke! Pukey puke puke pukerson!
JENSON
Shut up!
JOSEPHINA
Language!
JENSON
Right. I’m not going to puke. I’m guna win.
The wings are brought to the table.
Jenson and Johnny eat the wings like savages.
Bones are piling up on the table.
Each bucket is nearly empty.
Jenson stops freezes.
PAUL
Here it comes.
Josephina puts the empty bucket in front of Jenson.
JENSON
I’m not guna puke.
Jenson stands up and hurls all over the waitress walking by.
JOHNNY
I win!
JOSEPHINA
I’m so sorry! Let me clean this up.
Josephina apologizes to the waitress.
The waitress throws up all over Josephina.
Jesse pukes all over the table.
Paul and Johnny stand up and move away.
Jenson sits down with the bucket in his lap and pukes again.
Frame of a photo taken.
DISSOLVE TO:
SCENE 3
CONTINUOUS - CAMPGROUND
At the campground, Jenson and Johnny are setting up a tent.
Jenson pulls a rod out to make it cave in on Johnny.
Johnny is tangled up trying to get out.
Jenson trips him.
Everyone is fishing.
Johnny places his hook on Jenson’s pants.
Johnny rips Jenson’s pants.
Jenson enters the bathroom.
Jenson looks down the hole.
Johnny snuck up and pushed him.
Jenson stumbles and grabs Johnny’s shirt.
The two fall into the shit hole.
JENSON
(simultaneously)
Moooooom!
JOHNNY
(simultaneously)
Moooooom!
They start to fight in the shit water.
SCENE 4
EXT. CAMPFIRE - NIGHT
Josephina sits all 3 boys down.
JOSEPHINA
Look!
JESSE
I didn’t do anything!
JOSEPHINA
Nobody’s in trouble. I just want to make one thing clear.
Josephina wags her finger at her sons.
JOSEPHINA
The point of a vacation is to spend time together. That’s all I want you boys to do. So, could we lay off the pranks and hitting for a little while? Just spend time together. One day you’ll look back at this and wish it was your life again.
The brothers all nod their heads, yes.
JOSEPHINA
Great! I love this time we spend together!
Josephina is sandwiched in a hug by the brothers.
CUT TO:
SCENE 5
INT/EXT. JENSON’s CAR - DAYTIME
25 yeas later, 2027.
Jenson is in his late 30s.
He is driving around picking up medical samples for work.
On the highway, traffic comes to a stop from an accident.
Jenson looks over into the car next to him.
A brother and sister are fighting.
JENSON
I remember those days. Look, ones going to tug the ear.
The girl had tugged the boys ear.
JENSON
Nailed it! If only my kids would show some love. Even if it meant beating the crap out of each other. Johnny and I always beat each other up.
(sighs)
I miss those days.
SCENE 6
INT/EXT. JENSON’S CAR - AFTERNOON
Jenson picks his kids up from his ex-wife’s house.
Julie and Josh put their headphones in as soon as they got in the car.
JENSON
Oh I know. No hi dad! How was your day? Psh.
JULIE
The answer’s always the same. Great!
JENSON
It was great! Just nice to ask is all. You could tell me about your day? How’s school?
JULIE
What! Can’t hear. I love this song!
Julie turns her music up louder.
JENSON
And you Josh? Whatcha listen to?
JOSH
Can’t talk. I have to finish this show and get online before my friends do.
JENSON
What show?
JOSH
Does it matter? Shhh! I’m watching.
JENSON
(sighs)
Fine. Dad only drove 2 hours here and now 2 hours back. Talking helps pass the time.
JOSH
You drive all day for work by yourself.
JENSON
And?
JOSH
Do that now.
Josh turned up his show louder.
JENSON
Alright. Let dad be the crazy one talking to himself in the car. I do that all day anyways, right?
Jenson looks at Josh and Julie who are not paying attention.
JENSON
That’s what I thought.
(mumbles)
Guess were getting taco bell tonight. Any objections?
(whispers)
No... Alright.
Jenson drives off.
SCENE 7
INT. JENSON’S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Jenson sits down on the couch with a bowl of popcorn.
Josh walks by.
JENSON
Hey! Wanna watch this with me?
JOSH
I’ve seen it already.
JENSON
You can watch it again.
JOSH
No.
Jenson texts Julie: Movie?
Julie replies back: No.
Jenson sighs and starts to watch the movie drinking a beer and eating popcorn.
*RING*
Jenson’s phone rings.
JENSON
Jesse? He doesn’t call at night.
Jenson answers the phone.
JENSON
Jesse!
JESSE
(sobbing)
Did you hear? Oh my god! It’s awful! I can’t believe it! I wasn’t ready! It’s no fair!
(whining)
Why did it have to be her and now? Why couldn’t it be me!
JENSON
What! Slow down and stop crying like a baby.
JESSE
You don’t know?
(sniffles)
JENSON
Just tell me. I don’t want to play games right now.
JESSE
You’re not driving are you?
JENSON
No. Just spit it out.
JESSE
(deep breath)
Mom died.
Jenson stops the movie and sets the popcorn bowl on the coffee table.
JENSON
What?
JESSE
I said, mom died.
(crying and sobbing)
JENSON
Aw, fuck. No... no.
Jenson stares at a photo on the wall of his mom.
JESSE
I know!
(sobbing)
I’m on my way over. I can’t be alone right now.
JENSON
What! I- fine.
JESSE
Thanks Jenson. Tell Johnny.
Jesse hangs up the phone.
JENSON
Johnny... fuck him.
Jenson finds Johnny in his contacts.
JENSON
Fucking prick!
He calls Johnny.
It is sent to voice mail.
Jenson sends him a text: Hey asshole!
Johnny texted back: Bitch fuck! Eat my balls.
Jenson texts: Mom’s dead cocksucker.
The phone rings.
Jenson answers.
JOHNNY
You better be fucking joking!
JENSON
No, you piece of shit! Jesse’s on his way over right now.
JOHNNY
Good. I don’t need his crying ass right now.
JENSON
Oh and have you got going on that’s so important? My kids are in their rooms and I have to break it to them.
JOHNNY
Your kids don’t give a rats ass.
JENSON
Hey! It’s their grandma!
JOHNNY
And I doubt they could tell you what color her eyes were.
JENSON
Hazel.
JOHNNY
Them you dumb fuck.
JENSON
Fuck you!
JOHNNY
Fuck off!
Johnny hangs up.
Jenson is angry.
Jenson punches his wrist holding his phone.
JENSON
Piece of shit!
Jenson starts to shed a tear.
Josh and Julie come running into the room.
JOSH
Is uncle Johnny here!
JENSON
What? No.
JULIE
Dad? Are you crying?
JOSH
Oh no. Don’t tell me your going to be like Aunt Jesse?
JENSON
Your uncle Jesse is on his way over.
JULIE
She prefers to be called Aunt. Pronouns dad! Respect them!
Jenson stands and faces his kids.
JENSON
You will respect me! Hug me! Right now!
Josh and Julie look at one another.
JOSH
How much have you been drinking?
JENSON
Not enough. Get over here.
Jenson hugs his kids.
JENSON
Your grandma died.
JULIE
What! Eww!
JOSH
What’d she leave me?
Jenson backs off cringing at his kids.
JENSON
Not a damned thing. And, what’s so gross? Death happens everyday.
JULIE
People like shit themselves when they die.
JENSON
Yeah and?
JULIE
Its gross.
JENSON
You know what? Both of you, out here tonight. When Jesse gets here, comfort and love. I want to show you something.
Jenson went to his room and dug out a photo album.
Jenson dropped it on the coffee table in front of his kids.
JENSON
Now, each of you. Find a photo of grandma.
They open the album.
JOSH
Oh look, dad’s puking!
JULIE
Yep, and here too.
JOSH
I thought you said it was a one time thing at Uncle Johnny’s.
Jenson grabs the photo album.
JENSON
Give me that!
Jenson looks to see the road trip we saw at the beginning.
JENSON
Look how happy mom is. Huh...
Jenson smiles.
JENSON
You know what? We’re going to take a road trip to the funeral!
JULIE
Excuse me?
JOSH
Huh?
JENSON
Yeah! All of us and your uncles. Just like when we were kids.
JULIE
I have school. Can’t.
JENSON
School shumool. You’re going! End of discussion.
Jenson starts flipping through the album.
JENSON
This will be perfect. I will get to know my kids and my kids will get to know my brothers. We’ll be a family again!
Jenson looks at his phone. He texts his brothers: ROAD TRIP?
ACT 2
SCENE 8
EXT. JENSON’S DRIVEWAY - DAWN
Jenson looks at the pile of luggage and camping stuff.
JENSON
We can put all our luggage in the back of my outback and the camping stuff all on top. Here. Let’s start with this.
Jenson picks up a tent in a box.
Jenson throws it on top of the outback.
The passenger door shuts.
Johnny sat in the car.
Josh opens the back door and Jesse scoots into the center seat.
Julie gets in on the other side.
JENSON
Hey, Josh. Help me with this.
From inside the car, Johnny mocks.
JOHNNY
You wanted to go on this trip. We’re waiting on you. Don’t be a bitch and do it yourself.
Josh gets in the car.
JENSON
Asking for help doesn’t make me a bitch. That makes you the bitch.
JOHNNY
I’ll give you $20 to shut the door.
Josh shuts the door.
JENSON
Josh.
Johnny locks the doors.
Jenson sighs and puts everything in and on the car himself.
SCENE 9
INT. JENSON’S CAR - CONTINUOUS
Jenson starts to drive.
JENSON
Alright! Here we go! Bye house!
JOHNNY
Oh don’t do that shit.
JENSON
Mom always said bye to everything.
JESSE
Aww... mom. Bye house! By driveway. By grass. By car.
JOHNNY
Look you started. Hey faggety Ann. Shut the fuck up or I will make you eat your shit till you stop talking. Just like when we were kids.
Josh and Julie look at one another.
JESSE
Shutting up.
JENSON
Dude! My kids are right there. Watch your language.
JOHNNY
They’re fucking teenagers. They should be bitching you out too. Why’d we have to wake up at the butt ass of fucking dawn to go on this damned trip for? We should just fly in. This is ridiculous.
Johnny leans on his seatbelt and closes his eyes.
JENSON
You agreed. We are doing this because mom would’ve loved it.
JESSE
He’s just hung over. Let him sleep.
JOHNNY
Thank you Jesse.
JENSON
Fine. Sleep. I know this was last minute, but it’s going to be the best vacation ever!
JOSH
How long until Florida?
JENSON
1 week.
JULIE
What! A week! It should only take 37 hours according to Google Maps.
JENSON
Yes. If we were going right there. We are going to camp for 3 days in the Glorious Rocky Mountains, stop and see-
Jenson is cut off.
JOHNNY
Shut the fuck up, before I make us crash.
JESSE
I think we should let him sleep.
JENSON
He could put headphones in. Or...
(whispers)
We can whisper and talk softer.
JOSH
I don’t want to make Uncle mad. I think I’ll sleep too.
JESSE
Me three!
JULIE
I will put head phones in.
JENSON
Fine.
Jenson drives.
SCENE 10
INT. WYNN LAS VEGAS - MID MORNING
Jenson is excited.
They all sit down at a table with food from the buffet.
JENSON
Isn’t this great! We’ll all eat too much and sit driving for hours and spend tomorrow hiking, fishing, and-
JULIE
Ew. Fishing. Hiking. I’m not getting sweaty or dirt on me.
JESSE
Ooooo, I hear ya’ girl. I remember when dad would take us out to do that, mom would go and enjoy a spa day. I think we should do that to carry on her spirit.
JENSON
There will be no spas.
JULIE
Dad. This is Vegas. There are spas all around us.
JOSH
Yeah, dad! What are we doing after we eat?
JENSON
I just told you. We will get in the car and drive to the mountains.
JOHNNY
Looks like everyone wants to stay here.
(To Josh)
How bout you let your Uncle Johnny buy you a lap dance.
JOSH
Fuck yeah!
JENSON
(To Josh)
Language!
(To Johnny)
We don’t have time. I have the whole trip planned out. That way we don’t miss mom’s funeral.
JOHNNY
We could just chillax here and take flight and skip all the boring car crap.
JENSON
No. We stick to the plan. We’ll have fun. Make memories. Bond.
JULIE
I can bond with Aunt Jesse at the spa.
JOSH
And I can bond at the strip club!
JENSON
And you both are my kids and have to do what I say. You’re mom would be very angry with me if you went to a strip club.
JULIE
She won’t be mad if I go to the spa.
JENSON
She might. Without her. Nope. I’ve said it. We’ll eat and leave.
Josh and Julie are disappointed.
JOHNNY
Way to go Mr. Dad. You’re no dad. He would have let us done something. Remember that trip we took and you barfed up 50 wings.
JENSON
It was 44.
JOHNNY
And it was a couple hundred dollars spent on food to go to waste.
JENSON
It wasn’t a waste. We have the memory with us.
JOHNNY
Memory, shmemory. How bout a challenge? For good ole times?
Johnny stands and drops his plate in front of Jenson toward the center of the table.
JOHNNY
Plate one down. 3 fried chicken, pizza, veggies. You have a salad and meatloaf. I’d say I’m winning already.
Johnny walks to the buffet.
JENSON
If you really think-
Jenson looks at Johnny doing the chicken dance.
JENSON
Oh! You’re on!
JESSE
Yay! My brothers being them old selves. I wish mom were here.
Jesse grabs a napkin to cry into.
SCENE 11
INT. WYNN LAS VEGAS - MID MORNING
Jenson and Johnny are eating as much as they can.
The empty plates pile on the table.
Josh and Julie are recording and taking photos for their social media.
Jesse is keep score of what and how much of what they eat.
JOHNNY
YSir Pukerton visits again.
JENSON
Ugh...
Jenson sits up and drops his fork.
JOHNNY
I win. Now we can go have fun.
JENSON
No, wait!
Jenson hiccups.
JENSON
That wasn’t-
Jenson hiccups again
JOHNNY
I win. We do what I want. Come on.
Johnny stands and waves everyone to follow.
JENSON
No!
Jenson throws up all over the table.
SCENE 12
INT. WYNN LAS VEGAS - BEFORE NOON
Jenson walks out of the bathroom.
Jenson looks for his family.
Jenson texts them.
Josh is with Johnny at a strip club.
Julie is with Jesse at a spa.
Jenson gets mad.
JENSON
Seriously! I told them all no! What the fuck!
Jenson paces.
Jenson has an idea.
JENSON
I know!
Jenson sends them all a text reading: I will burn all your stuff if you do not meet me at the car.
SCENE 13
EXT. JENSON'S CAR - BEFORE NOON
Jenson waits at his car.
Jesse and Julie arrive first.
JULIE
If you burned my stuff, mom would make you pay!
JENSON
Mom has made me pay for most of your life by cheating on me and using you against me. Get in the car.
JESSE
I have expensive items in my bag.
JENSON
Yeah, yeah. I accept you as a woman now, but in this day and age you don’t need the wig and stockings to be classified as one. Get in the car.
Josh texts Jenson: I’m hurrying!
Josh came running to the car.
JENSON
Where’s Johnny?
JOSH
(panting)
He told me to tell you that if you touch his stuff he will burn you and your house down.
JENSON
Cute. Get in the car.
They all wait.
30 minutes pass.
JENSON
That’s it!
Jenson gets out of the car and slams the door shut.
Johnny walks up.
JOHNNY
You better not have touched my things.
JENSON
I didn’t touch your things. Get in the fucking car!
JOHNNY
Don’t be such a bitch about it! Mr. Buzzkill.
JENSON
Oh, your drunk already. YOu could have just drank in the car. Let’s go.
JOHNNY
Now you tell me. Then stop at the store.
JENSON
Just get in the car. We’re late!
JOHNNY
The mountains ain’t going nowhere.
Jenson and Johnny get into the car.
SCENE 14
INT. HOTEL - NIGHT
They all check into a hotel.
Jenson put them all in the same room.
JOHNNY
What the fuck is this bull shit? 2 beds and a couch?
JENSON
It was cheaper and this way we spend time together. We’ll get to the campground tommorrow.
JOHNNY
No. I’m getting my own room.
Johnny gets his own room.
JOSH
This sucks...
Jenson and Josh share a bed.
JENSON
You’re fine. This is better than being in a tent.
JOSH
You’re saying I am going to be sleeping like this the next 3 days?
JENSON
Nights, Josh. Yes. My brothers and I had to share a bed all the time.
JESSE
You can have the couch.
JOSH
Thank you!
Josh and Jesse switch.
JESSE
Just like old time with my baby big bro. I know what my life's been like with the changes and all. But do you really think Johnny would have held his squeakers in all night?
JULIE
What’s a squeaker?
Jesse farts.
JULIE
Ewwwwww!
JESSE
The buffet is digesting. I’m not embarrassed because we’re family and its natural.
JENSON
Well, since you started it.
Jenson takes the blanket and dutch ovens Jesse.
JESSE
I deserved that.
Josh is laughing.
Julie is covering her mouth and nose.
JESSE
I was being polite.
Jesse rips worse gas.
Jenson starts to gag and falls off the bed.
Jenson walks out into the hall.
He sees a charge from the hotel.
JENSON
Johnny...
Jenson knocks on the door across from them.
JOHNNY
What?
JENSON
You charged this to my card! Give me money. Right now.
JOHNNY
No.
Johnny closes the door.
JENSON
Johnny!
Jenson bangs on the door.
Others staying their open their doors and ask and scream to him to shut up and keep quiet.
SCENE 14
EXT. CAMPGROUND - CONTINUOUS
At the campground, Jenson is alone setting up camp.
Jenson is jealous seeing his kids with his brothers.
Jenson tries to cook over the campfire.
Johnny had ordered pizza delivered.
Jenson goes on a hike.
Johnny leads the rest to a bar.
SCENE 15
EXT. CAMPGROUND - NIGHT
Jenson sits down to make smore alone.
Johnny encourages Josh to hang out with a girl in her tent.
Jesse sits down with Jenson.
JESSE
Aren’t you worried.
JENSON
About what?
JESSE
Being a grandpa?
JENSON
What!
JESSE
Josh is with a girl... Johnny was given him the talk.
JENSON
NO!
Jenson stands up screaming.
Dogs bark and people shush and tell him to shut up.
Jenson starts going up to tents where he saw Josh walk to.
JENSON
Josh?
CAMPER 1
Get lost!
JENSON
Josh?
CAMPER 2
Hey! Get away you creep!
JENSON
Josh.
JOSH
Dad?
Jenson hears rustleing.
JENSON
Joshua Adam Jared!
Lights turn on around the campground.
JENSON
You have 3 seconds to get out of that tent before!
A bright light is flashed on him by the campground rangers.
JENSON
Oh. Hello. Just parenting.
RANGER
Quiet time started at 10 p.m. You need to return to your site before we have to take action.
JENSON
I’m just being a dad.
Josh gets out of the tent.
JOSH
I wasn’t doing anything.
Jenson looks in the tent to see a movie paused on a tablet.
JENSON
Josh, go back to camp.
JOSH
Ugh. Fine.
JENSON
Thank you.
Jenso looks into the tent.
JENSON
And I’m sure your parents will thank me too.
PARENT
We said it was fine.
JENSON
Oh yeah right! And in 9 months when a baby popped out you’d be at my door blaming me!
RANGER
Sir, lower your voice.
JENSON
Pshh.
Jenson walks off.
JENSON
(to the ranger)
I’m a good dad!
PARENT 2
More like a lame dad.
JENSON
Shut up! Think of that baby!
RANGER
Sir! That’s enough! This is your last warning.
JENSON
I’m going.
Jenson and Josh walk to the campfire.
Johnny was eating a smore.
JOHNNY
Sorry your dad is a pansie.
Josh sits down.
JENSON
I’m not ready for kids.
JOSH
I had protection.
JENSON
(screams)
See! That doesn;t always work!
The ranger shines his light on Jenson.
RANGER
I’m sorry, you need to leave. That was the last warning.
JENSON
What!
RANGER
Sir, pack up your things and leave.
JENSON
Or what?
RANGER
Or you can spend the night in our jail and face a fine up to $300.
JENSON
Are you serious?
RANGER
We warned you. We’ll just charge it to your card on file.
JENSON
Fine!
Jenson starts to pack a chair.
JENSON
You heard him. Start packing.
JOHNNY
You can pack. I’m guna hit the hay.
Johnny gets up and walks to the car.
JOSH
Yeah. I did nothing wrong.
JULIE
I’m too tired to pack.
Josh and Julie enter the car.
JENSON
Jesse! This is your fault.
JESSE
I’m so proud of you for taking my advice.
Jesse gets in the car.
RANGER
Sir.
JENSON
Yeah, yeah. I’m packing.
Jenson packs the campsite alone and packs the car.
SCENE 16
INT. JENSON'S CAR - MIDNIGHT
Jenson pulled off at a truck stop.
Everyone sleeps in the car.
SCENE 17
INT/EXT. JENSON'S CAR - MORNING
Jenson wakes up.
Jenson is alone.
Jenson walks around to find everyone eating breakfast without him.
JENSON
Hey, what about me?
JOHNNY
I don’t know. Mr. Cranky dad had to go and ruin the fun.
JENSON
Sex is not fun.
Jenson pointed his finger.
JENSON
For kids. When he’s out of the house and 18, he can do what he wants.
JOSH
We were just watching a movie.
JENSON
Sure. Movie first.
JOHNNY
Whatever. Look. We decided were going to the Mall of America next.
JENSON
No. That’s not on the plan.
JULIE
Neither was getting kicked out of the campground.
JENSON
I know. That means we have more time for our other stops! So, let’s get in the car and go.
JOHNNY
We’re eating.
JENSON
You can eat in the car.
JESSE
I’d like to sit and not have a repeat of last night.
JENSON
You can walk inside that gas station and get something to not be a gas ass.
JOHNNY
Hey! Don’t be calling Jesse a gas ass!
JENSON
I’ll call him whatever I want. Just get in the car! Everyone!
Jenson is irritated.
SCENE 18
EXT. MOUNT RUSHMORE - NOON
They arrive at Mount Rushmore.
JENSON
Ah, Mount Rushmore. 4 of the greatest men who ever lived.
JOSH
What made them so great?
JESSE
They are a great look bunch of men. Ow! I know I’d like to-
Johnny and Jenson cut Jesse off simultaneously.
JENSON
(simultaneously)
Jesse!
JOHNNY
(simultaneously)
Jesse!
JESSE
Sheesh. Sorry.
They all get out of the car.
JENSON
Josh, one of the best things about places like this is you can go read about who and why this was built!
Jenson is over excited talking to Josh.
JOSH
I don’t read.
JENSON
Sure you do. Just pretend the plaques are just posts on Facebook.
Josh roles his eyes and turns.
Josh starts looking at a girl with her family.
JOHNNY
Go on. I’ll keep him busy.
Josh walks to the girl.
Johnny distracts Jenson.
JOHNNY
Jenson. You know mom always let us pick out things in the gift shop. I bet I’d know what mom would want.
JENSON
Really?
JOHNNY
Really, really.
JENSON
Alright then.
Jenson walked to the gift shop.
Johnny hurried with him.
Jesse and Julie sit and look at the carvings and talk boys.
****** OPTIONAL SCENES MAY BE PLACED HERE BETWEEN JULIE AND JENSON BONDING AS FATHER AND DAUGHTER ABOUT PRESIDENTS AND ASPIRATIONS GROWING UP ******
SCENE 19
INT. JENSON'S CAR - NOON
Jenson is driving.
They drive most of the day.
Jenson drives past the exit leading to the Mall of America.
JOHNNY
Bro! What the hell are you doing? The mall was that way.
JENSON
I told you, it’s not on the plan.
JOHNNY
Nobody cares about your stupid plan. Turn around and take us there.
JENSON
No.
Johnny takes hold of the steering wheel and nearly crashes them.
JOHNNY
Take us there now, or I will tie you to the top.
Jenson turns the car around to go to the mall of america.
SCENE 20
INT. THE MALL OF AMERICA - EVENING
MID POINT TWIST
Jenson follows everyone around the mall.
Jenson tries to get them to get back on the road.
They sit down to eat in the food court.
JENSON
As soon as we finish eating, let’s hit the road. We gotta’ lot of road to take to the great lakes.
JOHNNY
Fuck your great lakes. We’re having fun here.
JULIE
Yeah, dad.
JENSON
Don’t talk Julie.
JOHNNY
Hey, I don’t like you talking to my niece that way.
JENSON
She’s my daughter and I can talk to her any way I want.
JOHNNY
Is that a threat?
JENSON
Look, just everyone eat and get back in the car.
JOHNNY
I don’t think so. I say we leave the car here and fly in. I’m sick of being in the car and with your bossy ass.
JENSON
Then why don’t you fly and we’ll finish the trip without out.
JESSE
Mom would have-
JENSON
(simultaneously)
Shut up Jesse!
JOHNNY
(simultaneously)
Shut up Jesse!
JENSON
We need to follow the plan.
JOHNNY
Your plan sucks! I say we stay here for a day.
JENSON
We can’t do that.
JOHNNY
Why?
JENSON
Becasue I said so.
JOHNNY
I say we stay. Let’s take a vote. All for staying here?
Johnny raises his hands.
Josh and Julie raise their hands.
Jesse looks at their phone.
JOHNNY
Look, 3 of 5. We stay.
JENSON
No!
Jenson grabs Julie and Josh by thier arms.
JENSON
We’re leaving right now.
JOHNNY
They voted no.
Johnny gets up and grabs Josh and Julie by their other arms.
JENSON
Let them go, Johnny.
JOHNNY
You let them go!
Johnny tugs them out of Jenson’s grasp.
JENSON
Johnny!
JOHNNY
Jenson!
Jenson and Johnny get in each other’s faces.
JENSON
I shouldn’t of invited you on this trip! Your ruining everything!
JOHNNY
Your the one making it lame and boring. All your planning shit.
JENSON
I planned it out, so we can make it to the funeral on time.
JOHNNY
And we will. But whose to say your plan is what we want?
JENSON
I say! Let’s go!
JOHNNY
Alright!
Johnny shoves Jenson.
JOHNNY
Let’s go! Just like when we were kids.
Jenson throws a punch.
Johnny dodges and locks Jenson under his armpit.
JOHNNY
We want to stay. End of discusssion.
JENSON
Johnny!
Jenson is trying to break free.
Johnny moves him and let’s him fall into a trash can.
JOHNNY
We’re staying. Go on without us!
JOSH
I want to stay with uncle Johnny.
JULIE
Yeah... me too.
JENSON
Fine! Jesse?
JESSE
I’d rather not upset Johnny.
JENSON
Fine then! Be that way!
Jenson walks off.
SCENE 21
INT. JENSON'S CAR - NIGHT
Jenson drives alone.
JENSON
How dare he! My stupid fuck head of a brother. Stole my kids from me. Ruined the trip. Mom would not be happy! We’re just supposed to spend time together.
SCENE 22
Johnny flies Jesse, Josh, and Julie into Jacksonville, Florida.
They check into a fancy Air B&B.
SCENE 23
EXT. BOAT - MORNING
Jenson drives to Huron Harbor in Huron, Ohio.
Jenson meets a fisherman, Salty Sal, with a boat on Lake Erie for a day of fishing.
****** OPTIONAL SCENES WITH JENSON MEETING A WOMAN AND TAKING HER ON A DATE ******
****** OPTIONAL SCENE OF JENSON VIDEO CHATTING WITH JOSH AND BONDING OVER NEW YORK ******
SCENE 24
MONTAGE
Jenson visits New York.
Jenson visits the Liberty Bell.
Jenson gets angry seeing his kids and brothers posting on Facebook together.
Jenson visits Washington, DC.
Jenson is sad driving to Florida for the funeral.
****** OPTIONAL SCENES WITH JESSE, JOSH, AND JULIE MEETING JENSON IN WASHINGTON, DC ******
SCENE 25
INT. THE FUNERAL - MORNING
Jenson cries at the funeral.
His family ignores him.
ACT 3
SCENE 26
INT. AIR B & B DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Jenson sits at the table with his family eating pizza.
JENSON
Look. I know I’ve been controlling, but I’d really like it if you guys finished the road trip with me.
JOHNNY
Fuck you!
JENSON
Please. I’m trying. After seeing mom laying their like that... I know she would want us to spend more time together.
JESSE
Mom looked peaceful.
JENSON
She did.
JOHNNY
(sighs)
Damnit!
Everyone looks at Johnny.
JOHNNY
I’m sick of this crap.
JENSON
What crap? I’m just trying to see if you’ll be leaving with me tomorrow.
JOHNNY
That crap. Talking and trying to make it look like your not an asswipe.
Josh laughs.
JENSON
Fine! I’m an asswipe! Is that what you wanna’ hear? I’m a fucking asswipe!
JOHNNY
I know you are.
JENSON
What can I do to get you all to get in the car with me tomorrow?
JOHNNY
Fine! We’ll get in the damned car with you tomorrow. But no asswipe shit!
JENSON
I don’t even know what that means?
JOHNNY
I means don’t be an asswipe.
Johnny leaves the table.
SCENE 27
INT/EXT. USS ALABAMA - DAY
They all arrive at the USS Alabama.
JENSON
This is guna’ fun!
JOSH
It’s a boat.
JENSON
It’s a ship.
JESSE
Mmm, thinking about all those sailor boys alone together.
JOHNNY
Shut up, Jesse.
Johnny grabs his phone.
JOHNNY
Make it quick. We gotta get to New Orleans.
JULIE
Oh cool!
JOSH
Nice!
Julie and Josh high five.
JENSON
Hey!
JOSH
What?
JENSON
Nothing. It’s just cute. Made me think of Johnny and I.
Jenson raises his hand up for a high 5.
JENSON
Bro 5!
Johnny smacks Jenson in the face on purpose.
JOHNNY
Face 5.
Josh and Julie laugh.
Jesse high 5’s Jenson.
JESSE
Sloppy seconds.
They approach the ship.
JOHNNY
Man, can’t we just stand here and take a picture and leave? I don’t wanna walk this thing. It’s fucking hudge!
JENSON
We can do both. You can stay here with the car.
JOHNNY
If you leave the keys with me I’m going straight to New Orleans.
JENSON
No your not. We’re not even going there.
JOHNNY
What the fuck?
JENSON
It’s not on the plan.
JOHNNY
Fuck your plan!
Johnny gets upset and kicks a rock.
JENSON
Hey! Be careful.
JOHNNY
You said you wouldn’t be an asswipe. And here you are wiping my ass.
JENSON
I’m not wiping your ass!
JOHNNY
Yes! Yes, you are!
JENSON
What does that even mean! We’re wasting time, let’s go.
Jenson gently shoves Johnny.
Johnny shoves him hard.
JOHNNY
Back off!
JENSON
You back off!
Jenson shoves Johnny.
JOHNNY
Fuck you!
Johnny punches Jenson.
Jenson punches him back.
The two fist fight.
JESSE
Oh dear...
Julie and Josh look around at people watching.
JOHNNY
Stop being an asswipe and let us have fun!
JENSON
This is fun! You just choose to make it not. We’re not going to New Orleans.
JOHNNY
Yes we are! Get in the car and take us.
JENSON
Take yourself!
JOHNNY
Alright, let’s go.
JENSON
No! Not my kids! You stole them once and I’m trying to make good memories for them. Like we used to have.
JOHNNY
Now they have one. Me kicking your ass!
The two continue to fight.
Police arrive and arrest them.
SCENE 28
INT. JAIL HOLDING - NIGHT
Johnny and Jenson are thrown into the 24-hr holding.
Jenson paces around.
JENSON
This is all your fault! Why can’t you just listen to me!
JOHNNY
My fault! This is all your fault! Making plans and doing everything your way! It’s not always up to you!
JENSON
The plan is there to keep us on track. Not all of us own a bar and just show up whenever. I have to go back to work. My kids have to be back in school. I’m just trying to do a good thing for them! And us. All of us!
JOHNNY
By making us do dumb shit and go to dumb places? Why can’t your kids pick stuff they want to do? Mom always let us choose! She didn’t choose for us!
Jenson stops pacing.
JENSON
Mom...
JOHNNY
Yeah...
Jenson sits next to Johnny.
JENSON
You know what she’d be saying to us right now?
They think back as kids.
SCENE 29
FLASHBACK
Young Johnny and Jenson were fist fighting and wrestling in their Livingroom.
JESSE
Moooom!
Jesse watches.
Josephina runs in.
JOSEPHINA
Boys!
She grabs Johnny.
JOSEPHINA
Cut it out! Right now!
She points to 2 seats.
JOSEPHINA
Johnny there! Jenson there!
She places her hands on her hips.
JOSEPHINA
Look. I get it. And you boys will always be like this. Maybe if you did something out in the real world, than sitting in front of this TV you wouldn’t be trying to hurt each other like you see here. Is that all you want to look back one day is arguing and fighting?
The boys look at each other.
JOSEPHINA
You boys need to learn to work together. Not just be at each other. Talk, next time.
Josephina exits the room.
Paul enters.
PAUL
You boys listen to your mother.
JENSON
We are.
PAUL
But uh... so you know...
Paul leans in close to Johnny and Jenson.
PAUL
I don’t care how much you fight. As long as you don’t kill each other and always keep talking. This is time spent together and some of your best memories you will look back on one day.
Paul smiles.
SCENE 30
INT. JAIL HOLDING - NIGHT
Jenson rubs Johnny’s back.
JENSON
Look. I’m sorry Johnny. Maybe your right. I was being selfish not thinking of what everyone wanted to do.
JOHNNY
I’m sorry too. I get you just had this vision for our trip. I had one too. Maybe if I wasn’t being such a dick before we left, I could of helped make that plan better.
They shake hands.
JOHNNY
I know you wanted to take this trip for mom and all. I guess I miss her where I am shutting out anything that reminds me of her. Like you.
JENSON
And I just wanted my kids to have memories like we did growing up. Sure they don’t fight and are square as shit. But I want them to talk about it one day with us or their kids.
JOHNNY
Yeah, your kids are prude and lame as fuck. I’m sure they’ll talk about how I kicked your ass. But I enjoyed spending time with them. Thank you. That Julie is a chip off the old block of me. You should of seen her cussing out this creep at the docks.
JENSON
They both are. We’re all a family and so much a like and different.
JOHNNY
Shut up with that Dr. Phil crap.
Johnny and Jenson gently punch each other.
Jenson and Johnny look at each other.
JENSON
As long as were together...
JOHNNY
We’re making memories.
JENSON
Like mom wanted to.
JOHNNY
And spending time. No matter what it is, we are together.
JENSON
But, I need to let everyone join, not just force.
They hug.
SCENE 31
CONTINUOUS
Jenson apologizes to Jesse, Josh, and Julie.
They all sit and plan out the trip back.
They stop in New Orleans for a day.
They stop all over Texas for shopping, eating, and tourism.
They go to the top of Santa Fe Mountain.
They visit the Grand Canyon.
They stop at Four Corners.
SCENE 32
INT. JENSON'S CAR - AFTERNOON
Jenson drives the last stretch in California.
JENSON
Wow. That was a lot of fun. I’m sorry and next time will be better.
JOHNNY
Who the fuck says there’ll be a next time?
JENSON
Well... I thought.
JULIE
I’d go again.
JOSH
Yeah, same.
JESSE
I’ll go where you go.
JENSON
See!
JOHNNY
Nah. You’re right. I made this trip fun. I’d do it twice as fun next time.
JENSON
What? No way! I’m guna make the next trip funner than this one.
JOHNNY
Funner? What are you, 5?
JENSON
Psshh. The trip was my idea, so I get all the glory.
JOHNNY
In your dreams! I had to beat the crap out of you to teach you a lesson.
JENSON
I wouldn’t say lesson. More open my eyes. Mom would’ve done it better.
JOHNNY
Oh, now your guna bring mom into this?
JENSON
Yes! Because she’s why we took the trip.
JOHNNY
For Mom... Man I miss her.
JENSON
Me too.
JESSE
Me three.
They all smile.
Fin