Opening shot shows a group of friends hanging out in a living room, laughing and joking around.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
JOHN, the joker of the group, is holding court, regaling everyone with his latest story.
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KATE, the sarcastic one, chimes in.
KATE: I'm pretty sure the waiter was right, John. (more laughter)
The group is having a great time, but suddenly, a knock on the door interrupts their fun.
JIM, the nervous one, jumps up.
JIM: Oh no! It's my landlord! I forgot to pay rent!
Everyone else looks at each other, then at Jim.
GROUP: (in unison) Again?!
Jim rushes to answer the door, leaving the group to discuss his predicament.
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Suddenly, they hear Jim's voice from the hallway.
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Later that day, the group is out at a restaurant. They're having a great time, but their server seems a little stressed out.
SERVER: (sighing) It's been a really long day.
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The server walks away, and the group bursts out laughing.
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KATE: You know, guys, I don't know what I would do without you.
JOHN: (smiling) Aw, Kate. You're making me blush.
JIM: (nervously) Yeah, we're like a family.
JOHN: (jokingly) A dysfunctional family.
The group laughs and clinks their glasses together.
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The group is sitting on the floor, playing a board game. Suddenly, someone knocks on the door.
JOHN: (excitedly) Maybe it's the pizza guy!
The group rushes to the door, but it's not the pizza guy. It's their landlord.
LANDLORD: (sternly) Jim, you're behind on rent again.
JIM: (sheepishly) I know, I'm sorry.
The group looks at each other, then back at the landlord.
JOHN: (jokingly) Hey, have you guys ever heard of squatter's rights?
The landlord just shakes his head and walks away.
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