Snake in the Grass

The camera tracks Hudson as he walks down a deserted street, there’s chill in the air and he hurries along thinking to himself.

Dominic Hudson (V.O)

How did I get to this? Walking down this lonely street on a cold November day with a slate that now needs to be wiped clean. I wasn’t always like this ya know, I was a pretty good guy, I had a good looking dame and made myself an honest living as a Police Detective down at HPPD. You’re probably wondering how I got to this, well sit back, light a smoke, and I’ll get

down to talking.

The scene transitions to a flashback. Hudson walks down the corridor and walks into SGT office.

Dominic Hudson (V.O)

Ah, this office, in front of me is SGT Larkin. See I did some recon you know, undercover work. Anyway we walk into the office and sit down.

SGT Larkin

Any news on the Pensiero case? Any leads.

Dominic Hudson

Not much but got one.

SGT Larkin

Go on.

Dominic Hudson

Well I dunno much about it. It involves an armoured truck, tome guns and a woman.

SGT Larkin

A woman. Why a woman?

Dominic Hudson

Not sure yet why they need a woman.

Dominic Hudson (V.O)

So now I guess you’re wondering to yourself, what is the Pensiero job?

The scene flashes back to in the gang hideout with the characters, Pensiero and Paulie.

Dominic Hudson (V.O)

Now this guy, this guy’s the reason this all started. Mr Tony Pensiero the ruthless drug lord in the North East. Turns out he’s ‘ad his fair share of drug raids, he’s a, rough and tumble

guy, or so to speak.

Tony Pensiero

So I was thinking about this job with the woman and the armoured car. Think all I’m gunna need is my best three guys. Come to think of it, talking of my best three guys. Where are

those dinguses anyway.

Paulie

Boss, remember you asked Jonny to dispose of Frankie. Speaking of Frankie he’s late.

Frankie knocks on the door. Paulie opens the door for him. Frankie walks in to room.

Tony Pensiero

Hey, fuck face where you been’?

Jonny

I’ve been ermm dealing with some business, Westside.

Tony Pensiero

All right, good man. On second thought, I think I might be a good idea to get the new guy in on this one.

Jonny

Yeah boss, sounds like a good idea.

Tony Pensiero

Jonny, are you suggesting that all of my ideas anst great ideas?

Paulie

No boss, he was just saying. This is as good as all your ideas.

Tony Pensiero

Paulie, do I look like the kind of guy who appreciates a suck up?

Paulie

Sorry boss, I was just sayin.

Tony Pensiero

Yeah, well just don’t. Don’t suck up to me again or I will pursanally make sure you are sleeping with the fishes. You got that? Now let’s get down to business.

Tony had gestures for the two characters to move away from him.

Tony Pensiero

This jobs got to be quick and clean. Trust me; if either of you guys fucks this up I’ll pursonally see to it that you never work in this town or any other town again. You.

Tony points at Paulie.

Tony Pensiero

I want you to see that it’s all in order. Get the car sorted, get the people sorted, get the guns.

Tony gestures to Jonny.

Tony Pensiero

You. I want you to go find this guy, the new guy. And tell him start preparing for his first job. Get out of here.

The two gang members Jonny and Paulie leave the room putting down there wine glasses.

Dominic Hudson (V.O)

You see, I had to put a stop to this, but at the same time, he lived a pretty cosy life, if you know what I’m saying. Shame really, how someone like him can get away with murder so

easily. Rob get rich without a word to his name. Well, I think it’s about time I tried this life. You see, I was an undercover cop, now I’m quickly becoming the most ruthless drug lord in

the North East; all thanks to a little, ‘favour’, Pensiero did for me.

The shot changes to Pensiero lying dead in the street.