SEMESTER JANUARY 2012

ENGLISH 1
FAL 0014

BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER

(BASED ON THE SHORT STORY THE SCREAM)

BY:
NAME

MATRIC NO.

HASIF BIN SHEIKH ALI

17099

MUKHRIZ BIN MUBIN

17624

NUSAIBAH BT MOHD KHIR

17428

ANWAR ARIFFIN BIN JOPRI

17401

FOR

MR. RAZOL MAHARI

LECTURER FAL 0014 ENGLISH I

COPYRIGHT THE FOUR

SCENE ONE: FLASHBACK

SETTING: KITCHEN
CHARACTERS :

DEAN (ARIFIN)
ZACK (HASIF)
MOM (NUSAIBAH)
DAD (MUKHRIZ)

Mom was preparing the breakfast in the kitchen while dad was reading the newspaper on the
armchair and sipping a cup of coffee.
Mom: Boys! Breakfast is ready!
Dean: Coming!
Zack: Okay... No need to shout so loud. Im not deaf (sigh).
Dean: (sitting down) What are we having today Mom?
Zack: (sitting down) Please dont tell me its omelet for breakfast again. Im totally sick with it.
Yuck!
Dean: Hey, be grateful with what you are having now.
Zack: Do I look like I care?
Dean: Mind your words, Zack. Mom is listening.
Zack: Whatever! The only thing that Im listening right now is my tummy grumbling.
Mom: Dean, whats that at the back of your shirt? Its like some sort of a sign saying HIT ME.
Dean: What? Where does this come from? Who put this?! Zack!
Zack: What? Cant you see Im busy eating here?
Dean: This must be your work. Fine, if youre not going to admit that you did it, Im sure that
Mom cant wait to know about what happened to you yesterday in school.
Zack: You wouldnt.
Dean: Mom, do you want to know something about..

Zack: (Zack threw the toast at Dean) Shut up will you?!

Dean: Why you little... (Starts quarrelling)
Mom: Stop it you boys! Stop it right now! I said STOP IT (slapping at both heads)
Zack and Dean: Ouch!
Mom: I dont like people even my children quarrel in front of their food. Now eat up those lovely
French toast I made and get ready for school. I dont want to hear any noise coming from
both of you after this. Understand?!
Zack and Dean: (Nodding their heads)
Mom: And as for you Zack, well talk about you later.
(Munch, munches and munches until)
Dean: (Reaching for the last piece of the toast)
Zack: Hey! Dont you dare touch my toast!
Dean: But I only ate one. You already ate four of them. Its not fair!
Zack: That is your problem. Not mine.
Dean: How dare you!!
(Quarreling for food)
Mom: What did I tell you just now?! Seriously, stop it you boys! Honey!
Dad: What?! Cant you see that Im busy?
Mom: Dont just sit there! For God sake! Do something! Please!
Dad: Fine...Im coming! (Walk to the boys, snatch the toast and just walk away)
Mom: (Sigh) Like father like son.

(END OF SCENE 1)

SCENE 2: DARK DUEL

SETTING: LIVING ROOM
CHARACTERS:

DEAN (ARIFIN)
ZACK (HASIF)
MOM (NUSAIBAH)

Dean and Mom are watching the television while Dad is still reading the newspaper on his
armchair. Zack takes the motorcycle keys and walks out of the door. Suddenly
Mom: Where do you think youre going, young man?
Zack: Ahhh come on Mom. Im eighteen already. Do I have to ask you every time I want to go
out?
Mom: So what? Your brother, Dean is nineteen. He is just one year older than you and yet he still
asks for my permission to go out.
Zack: But Im not Dean! Please accept that, Mom!
Dean: Try to give some respect, will you? Shes our mother. Plus, its already past midnight.
Now, tell me where are you going actually at this hour?
Zack: Can you quiet down? Im talking to mom you, fool!
Dean: But Im your brother, Zack. What is wrong with you!
Zack: Who cares if youre my brother or not! Just stay out of this okay!
Mom: Zack, Im just going to say this once! Dont go out!
Zack: ArghhhI hate everybody in this house! (Make a way out and slam the door)
Mom: I have a very bad feeling about this. Please follow him.and Dean...
Dean: Yes mom?
Mom: Take a good care of him. Im counting on you only!
Dean: I promise I will bring back Zack to home as soon as possible. You can count on me!

SETTING: DARK ALLEY

CHARACTERS :

DEAN (ARIFIN)
ZACK (HASIF)
CHOPPERS GIRLFRIEND (NUSAIBAH)
CHOPPER (MUKHRIZ)

Zack: Hey Chopper, Ive come to accept your challenge!

Chopper: (Laughing) Finally youve showed up! What took you so long?
Zack: Something happened at home. I dont want to talk about it.
Chopper: (Being sarcastic) Oh did your mother wont let you race tonight? Or maybe she
worries that her little Zackie will get hurt tonight.
Zack: Oh shut up Chopper!
Chopper: Anyway, name your stake!
Zack: RM10000. How about that?
Chopper: (Amazed) Thats a lot. Are you sure about this? Because you know that Im going to
win right?
Zack: Enough with this chitchat. Lets get the game on already!
(Riding the bike)
Chopper: Brace yourself because I wont hold back on you!
Zack: Give me your best shot then!
Choppers Girlfriend: (holding the flag) Ready, boys? Three, Two, One, GO!
Engines roaring and the race starts. One hour later
Chopper: Looks like I won again. Well Ive told you didnt I? (Laughing) so wheres my money?
Zack: Err how about a cheque?

Chopper: (angrily) Ive no time for jokes okay! You know what will happen if you lie to me
right? You see this knife?
Zack: Err no?
Chopper: Arghhwhy you!!
Dean: (zooming with his motorcycle and gives Chopper a horse kick) Zack! Jump on! (flee)
Chopper: (hurt on the ground) Dont let them get away! Go after them!
Choppers Girlfriend: (Confused) Who? How?
Chopper: Youre such a slowpoke. I dont even know why I have you as my girlfriend. Never
mind, Ill go after them myself.

While in a middle of the pursuit, Dean and Zack unable to control the motorcycle. Then they fell
into a dark ravine..

(END OF SCENE 2)

SCENE 3 : IN AMIDST OF HARDSHIP

SETTING: FOREST
CHARACTERS :

DEAN (ARIFIN)
ZACK (HASIF)
MS. DARKE (NUSAIBAH)
MR. DARKE (MUKHRIZ)

It is raining heavily with roaring sounds of thunderstorms. The boys think that they are dead
but.
Zack: Arhh my head...are we in Heaven?
Dean: (in pain too) No silly! Were in...errwhere exactly are we? I dont remember we have a
forest in our city.
Zack: I dont want to know about that and I dont care. I just want to go home!
Dean: Yeah right. In this kind of weather, we will never find our way out. Lets go find a place
for shelter.
Zack: After you captain.
(Sound of wolf howling)
Dean: (Gulp)
Zack: What was that? Did you hear that?
Dean: Errr what sound? I think we should move faster.
Zack: Hey Dean, look! I think I saw a cottage over there. How about we take a look. Who knows
if there are girls inside there, if you know what I mean.
Dean: You dirty pervert. Come on lets go check it out.
Zack: Come on Dean, youre so boring. No wonder the girls at school run away from you.
Dean: (knock, knock, and knock)

Zack: Hello! Is anyone here? Were lost. Hello??

(Door suddenly opens by itself and Thriller song played)
(Mr. and Ms. Darke enters the stage and everyone dance the Thriller)
(Music Ended)
Mr. Darke: You boys dont seem familiar. Looking at your clothes, Im certain youre not from
around here. Are you lost?
Dean: Yeah, we need your help. We fall into a ravine and realize that we are trap in this forest.
Ms. Darke: What is your name young man?
Dean: Im Dean; this is my brother, Zack.
Zack: Hello?
Ms. Darke: Both of you must be so tired right now. Its getting late now and its not safe to
wander around in the forest at this hour. How about if you guys go take some rest?
Mr. Darke: Sister, go prepare the room for our visitors. Let them feel comfortable staying here.
Dean: What? I thought both of you are married couples.
Mr. Darke: (Chuckles) No, shes actually my elder sister.
Dean: No wonder both of you look alike!
Mrs Darke: Dont worry. Both of you are not the first to assume us like that. Anyway, the room is
ready. Both of you can go now.
Dean: Thank you so much for your kindness. (Walk away from the stage with Zack)

(END OF SCENE 3)

SCENE 4 : ROOM
SETTING: COTTAGE
CHARACTERS :

DEAN (ARIFIN)
ZACK (HASIF)
MS. DARKE (NUSAIBAH)
MR. DARKE (MUKHRIZ)

The room is dull and dusty. Zack is not comfortable with the room but Dean tries to calm him
down.
Zack: I hate being stuck in this hideous old cottage. Its all your fault, Dean! If it wasnt you who
steered the bike, we wont be trap in this place!
Dean: As if Im the one who is wrong here. If I didnt save you back then, you probably be dead
by now.
Zack: I dont need your help. I can beat up Chopper on my own!
Dean: Yeah right. I could see your legs trembling to stand up against him. Come on, dont lie!
Just say youre scared of him.
Zack: Why you! (Raising his knuckle)
As they almost start a fight, they pause as they notice someone eavesdrop on their conversations
at the door.
(Mr. and Ms Darke showed up at the door)
Ms Darke: Is everything alright in here? Are you uncomfortable with this room?
Dean: No, everything is fine. Sorry if we are disturbing both of you.
Mr. Darke: Its ok. Can we come in?
Dean: Yeah sure.
Ms Darke: Tough day huh?
Mr. Darke: You want to know something funny? Both of you remind us of our past.

Dean: How is that so?

Ms. Darke: I remember it like it was yesterday
It was 60 years ago. Mr. and Ms Darke were having their breakfast in the kitchen. It all
happened when
Father Darke: Kids, breakfast is ready!
Ms Darke: Yes dad! Im coming!
Mr Darke: Its still early dad. I dont want to eat. I want to sleep.
Father Darke: Hey its almost time for school. Eat up and get yourself ready. Dont make me go
up there!
Mr Darke: Fine, youre worse than mom. I wish mom was here.
Father Darke: Cant you be more like your sister? Look at her. Shes smart, decent, and talented.
Not like you.
Mr Darke: (Ignoring)
Mr. and Ms Darke sat at the table and ate their breakfast. Suddenly
Mr Darke: (as Ms Darke trying to reach the last French toast) What do you think you are doing?
Thats mine!
Ms Darke: But Ive only had two and you have had it for about five pieces already. Its not fair!
Mr Darke: I dont care! When I say it mine, so its mine. Beat it!
Father Darke: Thats it. Ive had enough. Darke, go apologize to your sister now!
Mr Darke: Why its always me? Youre only defending your daughter because shes better than
me. But you know what dad? Dont blame me that I become like this. Youre the one
whos responsible to take a good care of me after mom left us. But now its too late
dad. I see no point in staying at this home anymore. (Left the house)
Mr Darke: And so it happened. Well, do both of you get the message Im trying to convey?
Dean: I certainly did.
Zack: Yeah, me too.
Ms Darke: Although we always quarrel on so many things, but in the end, we always end up be
good again. The most important thing that both of you should know is that a familys
bond is stronger than anything else in this world and will never ever break up.

Mr Darke: So theres no use fighting over each other. Treat each other with respect and have the
sense of togetherness. With that, both of you will be able to accomplish anything that
is in your way.
Dean and Zack look on each other.
Zack: Im sorry Dean. I know Ive been so much trouble to you and our parents as well. Please
forgive me Dean.
Dean: I want to apologize as well, Zack. Ive been a bad brother to you. I should have taken a
better care of you.
Zack: No, Dean. You have always done the right thing. Im the one who always mess up
everything.
Dean: Dont feel bad about yourself Zack. Nobody is perfect in this world.
Zack: Thanks Dean. Lets go home. I feel very sorry for mom. I didnt mean to break her heart
just now.
Dean: Yeah, Im thinking the same thing too.
Ms Darke: Well thats good for both of you. Im proud of you boys.
Zack: Thank you for all your help by the way. Without both of you we will be quarreling until
tomorrow perhaps.
Dean: I would like to thank you for the shelter you share with us. If both of you excuse us, we
are leaving now.
Mr Darke: See you later then. Do pay us a visit someday. (Zack and Dean leave the cottage.)

(END OF SCENE 4)

SCENE 5: FORGIVENESS
SETTING: HOME
CHARACTERS :

DEAN (ARIFIN)
ZACK (HASIF)
MOM (NUSAIBAH)
DAD (MUKHRIZ)

Zack and Dean finally found their way home again and they are willing to face the music in front
of their parents. Well things dont go on according to their plan, instead
Zack: What are we going to say to mom? Im totally shaking right now. What if Mom doesnt
accept my apology? What if mom doesnt want to see my face anymore?
Dean: Dont worry, have no fear. Let me handle this.
They walk into the house and suddenly
Mom: Boys! Im glad both of you finally come back! Dean, what took you so long to bring back
Zack home?
Dean: Errr MomWe want to apologize for all our mistakes towards you. (Bent down and kiss
moms feet)
Zack: Mom! Forgive me as well! Ive been a bad boy since I was small. (Bent down at mom as
well)
Mom: Hey! Whats wrong with you two? You dont have to do that! Youre acting like you have
not seen me for years.
Dean: Forgive us mom!
Zack: Forgive us mom!
Mom: Dean, Zack, I have always forgive you. Would you just stand up? It tickles. However, as a
punishment, both of you are grounded. No cell phones and laptops for a month.
Zack: What? Youre joking right?
Dean: Oh come on mom. Seriously a month? Fine. Whatever it takes as long as youre happy.
(Zack go to dad to seek for forgiveness.)

Zack: Dad, Im so sorry for all my mistakes. Please forgive me, dad! (Bent down at his feet)
Dad: (reading newspaper) Yeah yeah. Go away. Im busy.
Zack: Dad, why are you reading the old newspaper? (Confused)
Dad: Oh, I didnt get the time to buy newspapers before.
Suddenly, Zack read an article at the newspaper entitled MASSACRE IN A COTTAGE.
(Zack reads the newspaper)
MONDAY, 3 MAY 2012 Two siblings, Mr. Darke and Ms Darke were found dead in an
abandoned cottage deep in the forest. Police suspected that the siblings were harshly murdered
by criminals. Their bodies were found rotten in the bushes. A forensic team will perform a
further investigation on the siblings corpse.
Zack: Wait a minute, third of May 2012? Today is sixth. Hah! This cant be!
Zack was astounded by the article and run away in full of terror!

THE END