House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
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FRANCIS<br />
Because it’s my job to know.<br />
RUSSO<br />
Look - they let me <strong>of</strong>f. There’s no<br />
charges. It’s all taken care <strong>of</strong>.<br />
FRANCIS<br />
Honestly Peter, do you really think<br />
these things take care <strong>of</strong><br />
themselves?<br />
Russo suddenly realizes Francis was behind his release.<br />
RUSSO<br />
It was just that once, Frank. I<br />
swear to God.<br />
FRANCIS<br />
Then you must hold God in very low<br />
esteem, because we both know that’s<br />
a lie. Drunk driving, prostitutes,<br />
cocaine - you’ve got quite a long<br />
list <strong>of</strong> hobbies. I’m surprised you<br />
can find the time to represent your<br />
constituents. What I should really<br />
have done is hang you out to dry.<br />
But then you’d be <strong>of</strong> no use to me,<br />
would you?<br />
RUSSO<br />
What is it that you want?<br />
FRANCIS<br />
Your absolute, unquestioning<br />
loyalty.<br />
RUSSO<br />
(after a beat)<br />
Anything. You name it, Frank.<br />
FRANCIS<br />
Not now - but soon. There will be<br />
no shortage <strong>of</strong> things you’ll be<br />
able to do for me.<br />
INT. WASHINGTON HERALD - NEWSROOM - AFTERNOON<br />
Zoe makes a B-line for Lucas’s <strong>of</strong>fice. As she barges in...<br />
LUCAS<br />
Where have you been? I’ve been<br />
calling you.<br />
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