Malibu Country by David A. Stewart & David B. Harris

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​COLD OPEN: p.1-6
Reba leaves her husband, publicly, at a press conference.
 
ACT ONE: p.7 - 16
 
INT. CAR – DAY
We learne that this house is the only thing the cheater didn’t squander. And that Reba’s getting back into music. And we learn about how each family member is feeling about the move. This is all done pretty well, actually.
 
INT. MALIBU LIVING ROOM – DAY
Introduction to the house. More info on how Sarah is not happy about the move.
 
ACT OUT
Kim, the fast talking neighbor, leaves, just after we learn that Reba’s prospects might not be as bright as they seem.
 
 
ACT TWO: p.17 – 31
 
INT. KITCHEN – DAY
Reba learns she got a meeting. And that Cash is having a tough day.
 
INT. LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS
Reba consoles Cash, then sets him up with the front door girl, Gwynn. They are going to be partners in a charity run.
 
Then Jack gives her his piggy bank, to symbolize that he’s there to help financially.
 
Then Sarah introduces Reba to her new Gay friend, Gary from next door.
 
INT. RECORD INDUSTRY GUY OFFICE – DAY
Reba meets with Jeffrey, the label guy.
 
ACT OUT
Jeffrey proposes that Reba record a song with her ex, to get her back on the map.
 
 
ACT THREE: p. 32 – 48
 
EXT. PORCH – LATER THAT DAY
Reba looks to her mom for some advice, but the mom is stoned on medical mary jane.
 
INT. LIVING ROOM – CONTNUOUS
Reba finds her daughter making out with the so-called gay kid.
 
EXT. LASSITER LIVING ROOM– LATER
Reba confronts Kim about her supposedly gay son.
 
INT. KITCHEN – MOMENTS LATER
Reba gets good advice from her mama.
 
INT. LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS
Russell shows up and tries to convince Reba to take him back and also do the duet with him.
 
INT. RECORD LABEL OFFICE – DAY
Reba plays the song she wrote that’s inspired by her life.
 
ACT OUT
 
EXT. PATIO – LATER
Reba tells her mom how happy she is because she got the record deal, but her mom is stoned.
 
 
TAG: p.49 – 51
 
INT. LIVING ROOM – DAY
There’s a misunderstanding about the money Reba pledged for her kid’s charity run. Reba decides she might need the number for her mom’s ‘anxiety doctor.’