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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.

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