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CONTINUED:<br />
63.<br />
The Girl is back at the Prelude. George paces back and<br />
forth for a moment, listening, then sits on a bench<br />
behind her. He sees when the Girl’s MOTHER shows up<br />
quietly, discreetly, peeking from the corridor, smiling<br />
at George and listening.<br />
The Chopin Prelude soars. The girl plays it well. George<br />
listens with attention to the music, and seems moved by<br />
it.<br />
GEORGE (V.O.)<br />
Dear parents,<br />
By now you have all heard of my<br />
joyful news, and of my sad news.<br />
To be able to finally marry my<br />
partner of almost 40 years,<br />
Benjamin Hull, in a small ceremony<br />
here at the New York City Hall was<br />
one of the happiest moments of my<br />
life. Unfortunately, later I found<br />
out that I could no longer<br />
continue to teach music at St.<br />
Grace’s.<br />
INT. ST. GRACE’S SCHOOL/CLASSROOM (DOCUMENTARY STYLE) -<br />
DAY<br />
A PRIEST drawing numbers of an equation on the<br />
blackboard, teaching math to a class.<br />
At their desks, the UNIFORMED STUDENTS, some paying<br />
attention, some absent-mindedly looking out the window,<br />
others making notes.<br />
The Chopin Prelude continues to play over these scenes.<br />
GEORGE (V.O., CONT.)<br />
Most of you, and everyone at the<br />
school, knew that I was gay and<br />
that Ben was my life-long partner.<br />
I have always had nothing but<br />
support from all of you, so I<br />
would like to thank you, and also<br />
to emphasize that I understand<br />
that what happened is not the<br />
fault of St. Grace’s and its<br />
leadership.
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