House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
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VASQUEZ<br />
There are lots <strong>of</strong> deserving people<br />
Frank. We can’t nominate them all.<br />
FRANCIS<br />
I’d like to speak with Walker<br />
personally.<br />
VASQUEZ<br />
The decision is made.<br />
The two stare each other down like gunslingers.<br />
VASQUEZ (CONT’D)<br />
We need you Frank. Desperately.<br />
Just not in the cabinet. I’m asking<br />
for your help here. Are you going<br />
to stand beside us?<br />
It takes every ounce <strong>of</strong> will to swallow his pride.<br />
FRANCIS<br />
Yes. I will.<br />
VASQUEZ<br />
I’m very glad to hear that.<br />
FRANCIS<br />
May I ask - if not me, then who?<br />
VASQUEZ<br />
(hesitates, then...)<br />
Michael Kern.<br />
He says the following with a smile, but underneath the table<br />
we can see Francis cracking his knuckles with rage.<br />
FRANCIS<br />
Michael Kern...That’s an excellent<br />
choice.<br />
INT. CLEAN WATER FOR AMERICA (CWA) OFFICES - DAY<br />
TO ESTABLISH: A large polished steel sign above a reception<br />
desk that reads:<br />
CLEAN WATER FOR AMERICA<br />
We TRACK an older woman (50s) - EVELYN - carrying a folder<br />
past side <strong>of</strong>fices to CLAIRE’S OFFICE. She knocks on the<br />
door, which is slightly ajar.<br />
13.