*Vinnie is a student at an all boys’ school. The scene begins with him strolling confidently into a crowded school cafeteria.. he makes his way to the end of the line*
*A group of 5 chatting boys join the line behind Vinnie. Vinnie glances in their direction, irritated by their loud chatting. 2 minutes later, he begins to lose his patience..*
Vinnie B: Ay. Why don’t ya keep it down, this is a public place, you know. You ain’t the only ones in this line, is alls I’m sayin’.
Jimmy (the leader): Why don’t you suck me off, Vinnie?
*The group of boys begin to laugh loudly*
Vinnie B: oh ha-ha, good joke Jimmy. That’s funny, you know… let’s just keep the volume down a bit, I ain’t havin’ such a good day y’know
Jimmy: What’s the matter Vinnie? Did your boyfriend breakup with you
*Boys laugh loudly… the whole cafeteria is looking over, some people are laughing along*
Vinnie B: Don’t do that, Jimmy.. you’re making me… angry… I don’t do so good when, I uhh… get angry.
I’m tryin’ here Jimmy, I really am. You ain’t gonna make me be bad and do bad things.. not me, no
*Vinnie has a flashback of his last school fight… the teachers have threatened to expel him for repeated acts of violence, and he is determined not to fight*
*Jimmy is at the front of the line. He orders a meal. As he is leaving the line, he smiles at his mates and pours a carton of milk on Vinnie Balboa’s head*
*Vinnie Balboa instantly lashes out with a wild right hook, connecting with Jimmy’s jaw. Jimmy crumples to the ground, as his 4 mates gather in a circular formation around Vinnie*
*All the students in the cafeteria are now chanting, ‘FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT*
Vinnie B: I don’t gotta do this. I ain’t a bad guy, let’s leave the fight here guys
*the boys attack in formation, wildly beating Vinnie. The teachers swarm into the cafe*
Teacher 1: BREAK IT UP BOYS, VINNIE!!! NOOOOO VINNIE DON”T DO IT
*Vinnie is in the grips of a powerful rage. The boys continue to beat him, but there is no pain. A white hot rage courses through him, numbing his body and mind. In the grips of his madness, he feels an inexplicable sense of joyous excitement..
He’s back. The true Vinnie Balboa is back*
*The teachers are pulling the boys apart. Vinnie Balboa explodes into action. The chanting of the crowds echoing in his ears… FIGHT FIGHT*
*Vinnie is throwing punches. He has lost control. The boys are trying to fight back, but Vinnie Balboa is in fine form. His attacks are swift, accurate, well timed and extremely forceful.*
Vinnie Balboa (yelling in a frenzy): OOOOOOOOOOOOO!! I AM VINNIE BALBOA… DON’T… MAKE…. ME …. ANGRY
*Vinnie Balboa is in the principals office. He is expelled. He stands without expression, slips on his black leather jacket and strolls out into the streets… as he leaves, he sees a small sign above a decrepit old building…. “MICKEY’S BOXING GYM”. He walks in*