The Screenplay Would Never Sell

So imagine a new play or movie-or even a Greek myth- based upon this comedy of errors:

The story is of two heroes, Fortuno and Marino. Although not a perfect pairing, our heroes enjoy a challenging and unusual bond. Eventually internal conflict and the desire to travel to new lands prompts Marino to decide to change the connection. Marino writes to Fortuno and requests a meeting, suggesting details forthcoming in a letter. Fortuno is anxious but agrees to await the letter. Fortuno waits. And waits. And waits some more. Fortuno becomes angry that the mystery is never explained and that no letter arrives. Having no way to reach Marino other than by also sending a letter, Fortuno decides to write Marino, expressing frustration and sadness and ultimately ending their connection. After Fortuno sends this heartfelt missive, Marino never responds. Fortuno misses Marino very much but can only assume a callus and unfeeling former friend. Many misunderstandings, hard feelings, assumptions of insanity and hijinx ensue. The twist, revealed much later is that Marino had actually sent a very long and detailed letter to Fortuno that was never received. Marino of course assumed Fortuno had gotten the letter and was completely confused by what appeared to be an angry and nonsensical response.

Nah, that would never sell. Too implausible and silly for the modern world.

Just in case things like that do happen, I will in the future refrain from describing the character of Marino as 'jerkface'.