The Beautiful Game - 8 Part Series

[Chloe O'brien]

Ooohh it's going to get messy when Michael finds out about Jenny and Luke and now facing the prospect of a murder charge.

[Bryan]

SCENE FIFTEEN

INT. LOCAL HOSPITAL - NIGHT

Diane cradles a distraught Jess, as the nurse puts a sheet over Noel's dead body.

Jess: He's gone mom...he's gone...

Diane: I'm so sorry darling, so sorry...

Jess: He didn't deserve this! It's not fair!

Diane: No he didn't, but you can't change what's happened...

Jess: It's all dad's fault...

Diane: Sush now, calm down dear...

Jess: I hate him mom! I hate him for what he's done! I can never forgive him...

Diane: It's just the emotions talking darling, you don't mean in...

Jess: I do! I hate him! I swear to god I'm gonna kill him!

Diane keeps hold of Jess, a smile of joy on her face at the breakdown of Micheal and Jess' relationship.

[Bryan]

SCENE SIXTEEN

INT. ASTONS' HOUSE - NIGHT

Micheal walks into the house, holding the day's post. He switches on the TV to show coverage of Rachel's guilty sentance.

Newsreader: ...The court found her guilty on the charge of death by dangerous driving, and the judge gave her a lengthy sentance of 8 years imprisonment...

Micheal swithces off the TV, unable to cope with another scandal for the club. Micheal opens Rachel's envelope and takes out the polariods of Jenny and Luke.

Micheal takes a nervous gulp, and looks through the pictures clealry distressed. He takes a deep breath, as a tear rolls down his face...

[Bryan]

SCENE SEVENTEEN

INT. MCCAN'S HOUSE - NIGHT

Colin is sat in darkness, a bottle of skotch in his hands. [ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i-g0aBYVCgE"]Suicide Is Painless [/ame]by The Manic Street Preachers is playing on the stereo.

The game of life is hard to play

I'm gonna lose it anyway

The losing card I'll someday lay

so this is all I have to say.

On the table are pictures of him and Faith from happier times, holiday snaps and pictures of their wedding, a tear rolls down his face as he affectionatley rubs his thumb over her face.

The only way to win is cheat

And lay it down before I'm beat

and to another give my seat

for that's the only painless feat.

Colin then looks at newspaper cuttings about his injury and speculation that it is the end of this career. He holds his head up high trying to hold back the tears.

The sword of time will pierce our skins

It doesn't hurt when it begins

But as it works its way on in

The pain grows stronger...watch it grin, but...

In a rage Colin brushes the photos and clippings off the table, as his eyes pan over to an empty glass, and a bottle of pills.

A brave man once requested me

to answer questions that are key

is it to be or not to be

and I replied 'oh why ask me?'

Colin picks up the bottle of pills and starts taking them one by one as the scene fades to black...

'Cause suicide is painless

it brings on many changes

and I can take or leave it if I please.

...and you can do the same thing if you please.

END OF SERIES

[Xx-Vicky-xX]

I don't want it to end and i certainly don't want it to end there, good stuff though Bry it was a fabby little series

[Bryan]

The Beautiful Game Relegated!

Soapboards drama The Beautiful Game has been axed after only one season.

The Football drama, based closley on shows such as Dream Team and Footballers Wives began earlier this year, and recived a luke warm reception.

"The idea turned out to be better than the finished product" admits the creator Bryan Turner. "Fact of the matter was not enough people were reading it, so I feel there's no point in continuing the drama".

Bryan, who also writes popular Soapboards soap opera Devon Seas, has decided to try other projects next summer in place of the Beautiful Game.

But what about all the unaswered questions: What will Micheal do now he knows about the affair? Will Danielle save herself from anorexia? Will Colin end up commiting suicide".

"The few fans of the Beautiful Game will be pleased to hear that I'm writing a one off special later this year to tie up all the loose ends. It will be a sad peice, but one that gives closure to all involved".

Expect to see this one off peice in the late Autumn on Soapboards.

[Chloe O'brien]

No Colin don't top yourself. Get up and fight. Looking forward to the one of special pity it's ending.

[Siobhan]

Well done Bry.. I really enjoyed this more than I expect it too but if it interfers with DS.. you know which one I would prefer you to axe... bring on the one off and bring on Devon Seas