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Saira asks her mother for permission to go on holiday to Dubai. Her mother refuses, saying they cannot afford it. Saira then introduces her new boyfriend Trevor to her mother to try to convince her. However, Trevor's behavior and answers to her mother's questions only further concern her. After Trevor leaves, Saira admits to her mother he is not really her boyfriend - it was her friend James pretending to be Trevor to scare her mother into agreeing to the trip. The plan works and Saira's mother allows her to go to Dubai.

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Script 'Mix Up

Saira asks her mother for permission to go on holiday to Dubai. Her mother refuses, saying they cannot afford it. Saira then introduces her new boyfriend Trevor to her mother to try to convince her. However, Trevor's behavior and answers to her mother's questions only further concern her. After Trevor leaves, Saira admits to her mother he is not really her boyfriend - it was her friend James pretending to be Trevor to scare her mother into agreeing to the trip. The plan works and Saira's mother allows her to go to Dubai.

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THE MIX UP SCRIPT BY ANUKA BARUA

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FADE IN: INT. KITCHEN DAY SAIRA (18) is standing beside her MOTHER who is washing the dishes. Her mother looks flustered as her daughter begs her to give her permission to go away on holiday. SAIRA Mum please, please can I go to Dubai? MOTHER Aha! Siaras mother stops and picks up a wooden spoon. I told you your aunty not a good influence on you She points the wooden spoon at her and steps closure to her. And where do you think we will get the money from? Huh? They dont grow on tree, you know? Anyway what is this new boyfriend like? SAIRA Hes verykindhandsomejust yourShe is cut off at the sound of the door bell. They walk out of the kitchen and to the entrance of their house. Siaras mother opens the door and steps back surprised. Mum this is Trevor and Trevor this is my mother. TREVOR (24) smiles dashingly at Saira and her mother. Sairas mother puts her hand out to shake but Trevor gives her a low five instead. Saira mother looks at her hand and then at her daughter. She smiles nervously at him. MOTHER Okay then, would you like to come in? Trevor and Saira follow her mother into LIVING ROOM and sit on the sofa. He looks around the house and gasps to himself. So Trever how old are you? TREVOR Twenty sumn Sairas mother looks confounded.

MOTHER So you have Children? SAIRA Mum! TREVOR Mi ave four and mi Sarah is going to give me lots more He winks at Saira MOTHER So what do you do for a living? TREVOR Dis and dat MOTHER Oh our Saira tells me youre a businessman? TREVOR Yeah, mi ah successful one too He crosses his legs like a boss. MOTHER How long have you known my daughter for? TREVOR One week and He looks at his fingers and count seven days, whilst Sairas mum shakes her head disappointed but slowly at her daughter. seven days! MOTHER Ver did you meet again? TREVOR Outside dat big building, with the pointy bit dat look like ice cream scoop MOTHER You mean the mosque? Trevor clicks his finger and points at her in agreement

SAIRA It was love at first sight. Mum I was going to wait till dad comes home; Im thinking about not going to University and spend more time with Trevor MOTHER Kya!? I thought you wanted to doctor SAIRA But Im going to be too busy MOTHER With what!? TREVOR Alotta sexy time

Smiles dashingly and puts his hand on her stomach and rubs it in circular motion. CUTS TO: INT. KITCHEN DAY Siaras grandmother is behind the kitchen door eaves dropping in on the conversation. She rolls her eyes. GRANDMOTHER Besharam! Sairas mother walks into the kitchen frustrated and angry, she picks up the frying pan but then takes a deep breath and puts the pan back down. She walks back out into the living room and sits back down on the sofa. MOTHER Beti, have you thought about this big decision you are about to make? TREVOR Mi did have some problem with it, now everyting irie MOTHER Trever TREVOR No, its Trevor, vor

MOTHER OK Trevor, I was referring to my daughter SAIRA But mum if I dont take a break from studying, say in Dubai, then I might as well start a family of my own TREVOR And mi nuh waan no dowry He smiles as he says it. Mother looks around the room and curses quietly under her breath. Mudda, can I use your bathroom torelease? MOTHER Upstairs first door to the right Trevor stands up and exits the room. They watch him disappear and then quickly turn to each other. But you said you wanted to go away for the summer SAIRA awww but money doesnt grow on trees and aunty is a bad influence on me remember? MOTHER Did we? Saira nods, her eyebrows are arched. Well I think you should go to Dubai for two months, but what about Trever, is he coming with you? SAIRA No MOTHER Then you should go She is cut of by the heavy footsteps of Trevor on the stairs. His hands over his crotch.

TREVOR Mudda, should I flush di toilet? Saira and her mother look quizzically at each other. Yuh see mi believe in the philosophy dat it yellow let it mellow an if it brown flush it down, ya zimmi? Mother turns back round to her daughter MOTHER Yes, you can go and Ill find some extra money TREVOR Anyway mudda, this was a quick visit, mi affi babysit mi pickney. SAIRA Oh! So soon? TREVOR Yes sweetie She stands up to hug him but her mother cuts in-between them and holds her hand out but Trevor turns it into a hug. She has difficulty in speaking under his grasp. MOTHER It was pleasure meeting you Trever TREVOR Mi ah part ah di family now SAIRA Ill walk you to your car Her mother looks at her worriedly. MOTHER Ok beti She stands at the window and watch them walk down the road. CUTS TO: INT. A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD - DAY Saira links arms and turns around to her mother with a cheesy smile on her face. They turn the corner and stop. Trevor takes of his hat and wig.

SAIRA Oh my god James, youre a life saver! JAMES So it worked Saira nods with a massive grin on her face. SAIRA I told you I just had to scare her more and shell agree to the trip straightaway. She puts her hand in her pocket and takes out a 20 pound note. She smiles at him and gives him the money. FADE OUT.

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