2054_Sendoff+Paint

(The marines are being sent off by their families. There are a few moments of various marines. Scott is focused on as a one of the generic marines, but longer for the audience to become familiar with his face. Eric shakes hands with his father and hugs a fiancé. Jake watches the goodbyes with only the slightest hint of confusion and longing. Dog is utterly oblivious to the crowd.)
(Andrews’ children are telling him about their parts in a school play. Andrews listens and encourages them with a smile)
Andrews: Alright, when I get back in a few months the first thing we’ll do is watch it on video!
Andrews’ Children: Come back soon daddy!
(Andrews stand up and faces his wife Alice.)
Alice: Three months, huh?
Andrews: It’s just routine patrols, Alice. We might not even leave the ship.
(Alice takes a deep breath, pulls out the rosary from underneath Andrews’ shirt, then rubs it in her hand.)
Alice: Just get home soon.
(Annete’s family is sending him off.)
Annete’s Mother: (breaking up)
Annete’s Father: (Pats Annete on the back, stifling his emotions) Good luck out there. We’ll miss you.
(Annete’s girlfriend stands in front of him, processing her emotions. She rushes forward and hugs him tightly then kisses him. They speak quietly to each other.)
Annete Girlfriend: Come back safe Cowboy.
Annete: Not a scratch on me.
Annete’s Girlfriend: Promise?
Annete: (With a smile in his voice) Promise.
(Ivan simply walks onto the ship with his bag, looking over Jake and Dog as he boards. Dog and Jake look at each other for instruction, then follow Ivan onboard.)
{Track Jake and Dog onto the ship, camera pans to black. Camera pans out to Jake and Dog inside} (Jake and Dog are in the ship’s armory. Both are seated and quietly inspecting their equipment. Jake is cleaning his helmet. Captain Andrews walks in carrying a can of spray paint. Both of the clones snap to attention)
Andrews: At ease. (Andrews tosses a can of spray paint to Jake.)
Jake: Paint?
Andrews: I need to know which clones are mine. (winks) Go crazy.
(Andrews leaves. The clones are stunned at the amicable gesture and instructions Jake shrugs and shakes the can of paint.)