The Fate of the Furious: "Dom's Sacrifice," written by Ronnie Dangerously. Published on 12/23/2016
After watching the first trailer for the upcoming installment, I was inspired to write a scene which would take place very early on in the film, reuniting Dom with Mr. Nobody. I love that they shot some stuff in Cuba, glad relations are fixed with them. That's where this takes place. Had some more ideas but decided to keep this one simple, introducing Dominic's mother & giving a "taste of what's to come" in regards to Dom's seemingly betrayal of his team fam.
Nighttime. Cuba. Local bar, semi-crowded. (D)ominic Toretto & (M)ama Toretto (Helen Mirren) are having a chat at the bar.
M: (holding hands) "You know, I remember the day you met Letty, you came home and couldn't stop talking about her at dinner. Your father & I knew right then- you'd found your trophy." (Dom smiles as he lowers his head)
M: (cont.'d) "Listen, Dom.. I know we're not a model family, but I'm so glad you reached out. I'm glad things have finally settled down for you, and that you and Leticia have settled down, together. (she holds his hands) Your father would be so proud of you, Dominic. No one's perfect, everyone has to chose their path- and it sounds like you've done more good than bad."
D: "It's strange what you'll do for love- and sometimes, dangerous. (Dom glances over at Letty, who is celebrating at a nearby table with some local friends) But no way was I gonna let her go."
M: "I hate to drop in and leave so early, but I have a meeting to attend. We'll catch up more later."
D: (they both rise from their seats, and hug for moments) "Just one more thing, ma'.."
M: "Yes?"
D: "What are you doin' in Cuba anyways?!"
M: "Don't worry, my son. Like you, I'm doing more good than bad." (kisses cheek, then turns and says farewell to Letty (sitting), giving her a kiss on the cheek too).
Dom (holding beer bottle) smiles and takes in the moment as his mother & Letty say their goodbyes.
We hear the bartender (from behind) ask "Anything else for you, senor?" Dom (still) replies..
D: (takes sip) "Yeah, another Corona."
Cut to wideshot from behind as a suited figure stands next to Dominic.. we hear the familiar voice..
"Still a Corona man, eh Toretto? Figured out here you'd at least try something different, maybe a bit more.. exotic?!"
Front shot of Toretto, we zoom back & out to reveal (M)r. (N)obody, who is taking a seat at the bar behind Dom (still facing his way)
MN: (to bartender) "I'll take a.. Schwarzbier, in a glass."
Dom swaps out bottles, and MN is served his drink.
MN: (takes first sip) "Mmm (slight pause as he enjoys the taste) I'm tellin' ya' Dom, you can't go around the world orderin' off the same menu, you gotta mix things up, otherwise- you'll get bored. Like this (raises glass, takes another sip), damn- now that's what I'm talkin' about."
D: "I take it the purpose of your trip here ain't pleasure.."
(Letty spots Mr. Nobody, and looks seriously at Dom..)
MN: (sets drink down) "Can we talk, Dom, in private?"
D: "I don't know, can we? look around, Nobody- this ain't exactly an empty office."
Mr. Nobody rises from his seat and stands beside Dom, he spots Letty, who nods at him. He nods back with a kind, reassuring wave.
MN: (to Dom) "Sorry to burst in on your honeymoon, Toretto, but I'm gonna need-" (Dom interrupts)
D: "Let me guess, me & my team.."
MN: (puts hand on Dom's shoulder) "Nope, just you this time. (tilts head) Sort of.."
MN exits and we hear him say "see you outside in 5, Dom."
Slowly fade to black as we see Dom approach Letty, rubbing her shoulders & kissing her head. She remains worried, but continues on with her friends as he leaves the bar.
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