OUR KIND OF PEOPLE - 8th NETWORK DRAFT 12-21-20
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BACK ON THE RUNWAY -- Finally, Leah and Lauren step out. The lights blare as Leah takes it all in. Leah walks with Lauren, passing Raymond and Jack in the audience. She smiles at them as she struts by, feeling beautiful and free for once... Lauren, however, is not. Her eyes are fixated on the sign. SUICIDE PREVENTION. Lauren's eyes water as she keeps walking the runway. As Lauren and Leah finish the runway walk -- LEAH Honey, this is for Taylor and I know this is hard -- LAUREN I need some air. Lauren goes. Leah tries to follow, but Olivia intercepts. OLIVIA Is this how you plan to lead the Links? LEAH
You've never approved of me. I've upheld every tradition and every duty that comes with this life. What more do you want? OLIVIA For it to not all come crashing down under your watch. Your mother was one of my best friends. We guarded this community together until she couldn't anymore. And I expect you to pick up the damn mantle. (eyeing Angela)
That woman is a disruptor to our community. I was there when someone called my father to write the check to bail Martin out of jail. I was there when we needed money to keep the bus boycott alive. We’ve worked too hard to earn that 40 acres that was promised but never delivered. And we will take down everything and anyone that threatens to ruin what we've built. Her family has a long history here. (handing her an envelope) Take care of it. Leah opens it and reads. She looks up, sick to her stomach. INT. HAIR AND MAKEUP MARQUEE - MOMENTS LATER 53 A clearly upset Lauren rushes toward the exit looking for air to breathe. She passes by Nikki.
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