The Boy That Cried Wolf: The Untold Story...
EXT. FARMLANDS. NIGHT. DAY ONE.
We see two elderly farmers dressed in long, old coats and wellington boots, mustering sheep. As they gather their sheep, the two men are distracted by a loud cry in the night.
VOICE (OFF SCREEN)
Help, help! Wolves!
BERT
E're FRANK, did you hear that?
FRANK
Certainly did Bert, whaddaya reckon it was?
BERT
Sounds like a boy's voice?
VOICE (OFF SCREEN)
Please! Help me! Wolves!
BERT
That's definitely a boy's voice. Grab your rifle FRANK!
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EXT. BUSH AREA. NIGHT.
Bert and FRANK approach the area where the boy's cry's were heard. There, they see the body of a young body lying on the floor.
FRANK
Oh my god, it's little Jacob, Harry's boy...I think he's dead.
BERT
Shit you're right! The wolves must have got him.
As a shocked Bert and FRANK walk toward the 'possibly dead' Jacob, they notice his body start to shake, followed by uncontrollable laughter. Jacob turns and sits up, still laughing.
JACOB
Oh my god, you f**kin idiots, you fell for it.
BERT
That's not funny you little shit, we thought you were dead!
FRANK
He's right Jacob; now go on home before you cause any more mischief!
JACOB
Alright, alright, easy fellas, I was only 'avin a giraffe!
BERT
Clear off you sod!
Jacob walks off laughing lightly to himself. Bert and FRANK return to their flock of sheep.
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EXT. FARMLANDS. NIGHT. DAY TWO.
Bert and FRANK are once again attending to their flock.
BERT
E're did you see Deal or No Deal last night.
FRANK
Yeah it was good eh, can't believe he got the two hundred.
JACOB (OFF SCREEN)
Help! Help! Wolves! They're attacking me!!!
BERT
Did you hear that?
FRANK
Course I did. It's that bloody Jacob again innit?
BERT
Yeah, but what if he's really in trouble this time?
JACOB (OFF SCREEN)
Help! I'm being mulled, it really hurts! Ow! My legs! I can't feel my legs!
BERT
He sounds like he's in a bit of trouble; they've eaten his legs for god's sake.
FRANK
You're too trusting Bert! But, if it makes you happy, we'll go check it out!
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EXT. BUSH AREA. NIGHT.
Bert and FRANK approach the same area where Jacob's cries were heard. However, this time, Jacob is no-where to be seen...
BERT
Shit! He's gone, I'm telling you, and the wolves must have eaten him. Shit! Why didn't we get here earlier?
Bert starts to sob. FRANK places a comforting arm over Bert.
FRANK
It's alright mate, there's nothing we can do now. Let's go and alert the area.
As FRANK and Bert are about to leave, Jacob jumps out from no-where and startles them.
JACOB
Boo!!!
BERT
Shit!
FRANK
What the hell are you doing Jacob? I could've shot you!!!
JACOB (LAUGHING)
You should've seen your boat races, bloody picture! 'Oh the wolves must have got him!'Hah, what a couple of nonses!
BERT
Piss of Jacob! FRANK was right! That's the last time I believe you. C'mon Frank, let's get back to our sheep.
Jacob walks off once again pleased with himself.
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EXT. FARMLANDS. NIGHT. DAY THREE.
FRANK and Bert are as usual attending to their flock of sheep.
BERT
Get to much last night FRANK?
FRANK
Just a quiet one. Watched Eastenders, had an early night, if you know what I mean.
Bert and FRANK share a laugh.
JACOB (OFF SCREEN)
Help me! The wolves really are attacking me this time. F**k, their teeth are huge! Heeeeelp!
BERT (TOWARD JACOB)
F**k off you little terd! Not falling for that again!!!
FRANK
Good for you Bert. Glad you've finally stopped falling for that little pricks bullshit!
1 HOUR LATER
BERT
'Ere FRANK.
FRANK
Yeah?
BERT
Well, I was just thinkin'. It's been over an hour since Jacob screamed for help. And that's not like him.
FRANK
What are you saying?
BERT
Well, maybe, just maybe. He might actually be in trouble this time.
FRANK
Don't start this again.
BERT
Well look, we're finished up now, and we've gotta go that way anyway. So why not check it out.
FRANK
Go on then...
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FRANK and Bert once again approach the area of Jacob's cry's. Once again, Jacob is nowhere to be seen.
BERT
You don't suppose he's...
At that moment a wolf jumps out of the bushes and startles them both. FRANK aims his gun...
WOLF
No, don't shoot!
FRANK ignores the wolf's plea and shoots the wolf in the head.
BERT
What have you done?
FRANK
I killed a wolf...you're welcome!
BERT
So there's such a thing as a talking wolf?
FRANK
Don't be ridiculous, that was a real wolf. Probably the one that's eaten poor Jacob.
As FRANK and Bert walk toward the wolf, FRANK prods his rifle toward the wolf's head. The wolf's head rolls off to reveal...Jacob.
BERT
Oh my god, you killed Jacob!
FRANK
Well I didn't know it was him a costume!
BERT
What part of 'don't shoot' didn't you understand, the 'don't' part???
FRANK
It's gonna be alright. I've got an idea of how to get us out of here. Help me bury the body.
BERT
But what about when people start asking the whereabouts of Jacob, what will we say.
FRANK
Everything but the part where I shot him! We'll just blame the wolves and tell everyone what a lying little shit he was!