Bottom of the Stairs

In “Bottom of the Stairs”, Mr. Chesterfield comes back from a business trip to talk with Mrs. Connors about his ‘changed’ wife.

Bottom of the Stairs

FADE IN.

MR.CHESTERFIELD stands on the front porch. He is dressed impeccably well.

The door swings open and MRS. CONNORS smiles warmly. She wears a dress, but it’s plain and used for chores.

MR. CHESTERFIELD:  Good evening, Mrs. Connors.

MRS. CONNORS:  We’ve been expecting you…saw the ship come into port early this morning.

MR. CHESTERFIELD:  Yes, ma’am. I’ve read this note–

He holds up a piece of paper.

Beat.

MRS. CONNORS:  Yes, I wrote that weeks ago. Been checking on your front door ever since. The winds have been harsh.

MR. CHESTERFIELD:  May I come in?

MRS. CONNORS:  Of course! My apologies.

CUT TO:

INT. MRS. CONNORS HOME – SAME TIME

The interior is in the ranch style of its time.

MRS. CONNORS (cont’d):  It’s such a sight to see you arrive after such anticipation. May I offer you some tea?

MR. CHESTERFIELD:  Mrs. Connors, forgive me, would you mind if I ask you to get straight to the matter?

MRS. CONNORS:  Of course…I understand. Perhaps you should sit down, so I can go
over all the details.

MR. CHESTERFIELD:  Mrs. Connors, I’m not so sure I can sit…

MRS. CONNORS (whispering):  …Your wife is in the other room resting. I need to speak quietly and quickly. She’s an intelligent woman.

MR. CHESTERFIELD:  Yes.

MRS. CONNORS:  Rebecca had fallen ill…I found her at the bottom of the stairs that led up to the side of the cliff. It was a storm the night before I found her. A miracle she even survived. Still can’t get a clear answer out of her as to what she was doing there, but I suspect…Mr. Chesterfield, I suspect your wife of being suicidal, I’m afraid to say.

MR. CHESTERFIELD:  Suicidal?

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Bottom of the Stairs by Joseph ArnoneIn the short eScript, “Bottom of the Stairs,” Mr. Charles Chesterfield arrives home after a long business voyage, only to discover that his wife has become something else entirely.  2 Women, 1 Man.  Drama.  Thriller.  

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