House-of-Cards-Pilot-Script

28.RUSSO (CONT’D)I love you. I do. I love youChristina.She smiles, rolls on top, kisses him.A beat.CHRISTINAI love you too.RUSSOSo will you lick my balls now?She pushes him down for round two.INT. KENNEDY CENTER - LOBBY - NIGHTA full lobby. OPERA-GOERS dressed to the hilt. A decidedlymiddle-aged crowd. Gray haired men, matronly women.We ZERO in on Francis and Claire. People seem to be partingsubtly around them - a wide berth. Francis got snubbed forthe nomination and everyone knows it.And OLDER MAN and his wife pass by. The Older Man givesFrancis a little double-pat on the shoulder - a consolation.As Francis turns the Older Man and his wife have alreadymoved on. The Older Man gives Francis a slight piteous nod.From Francis’ POV we see the Older Man whisper into hiswife’s ear. She looks back at Francis and Claire. Francis’gaze shifts to small GROUPING of couples, all stealingglances his way and speaking in hushed tones to one another.The gossip is palpable.FRANCISI need some air.Claire picks up immediately on his discomfort.CLAIREI’ll see you at the seats.She disappears through the doors to the auditorium as wefollow Francis toward the door.EXT. KENNEDY CENTER - NIGHT.Franics stands outside, scrolling through his blackberry,more to look like he’s busy than because he is.