House-of-Cards-Pilot-Script

26.HOLBURNYou’re a bigger man than me. I’dbe pissed as hell.Francis and Claire catch each other’s eyes. They appreciatethe sympathy of the Holburns, but they abhor sympathy as aconcept. It feels humiliating.INT. RUSSO’S BEDROOM - NIGHTA cluttered high-rise apartment. Russo and his secretaryChristina are having wild, wall-pounding sex.As soon as Russo climaxes with a primal yawp, he rolls overand pours himself a drink from the night stand. Takes a sip.He hands her the glass. Grabs the bottle for himself. Takesa swig. Regards the bottle.RUSSOThis is nice, where’d you get it?CHRISTINAThe Speaker’s holiday party. Isnuck into the V.I.P. room andstole it.RUSSO‘92. Wow. Twenty years old.CHRISTINASeems about right for you.Funny.RUSSOCHRISTINA(starts to dress)I’m almost thirty. That’s ancientin your book.RUSSOI don’t discriminate when it comesto age.CHRISTINAWhen’s the last time you hired aforty year old assistant?RUSSOThat doesn’t mean I haven’t, orthat I wouldn’t.