OUR KIND OF PEOPLE - 8th NETWORK DRAFT 12-21-20
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RAYMOND Yes, I was hoping we could talk too. He pats Quincy on the back and then heads inside... INT. FRANKLIN SUMMER ESTATE - CONTINUOUS 8 Leah and Raymond enter to find the staff readying the house for the opening party -- LEAH You're too easy on Lauren. RAYMOND I'm not easy. I listen. There's a difference. They are greeted by their maid, JACKIE (50’s, Black, comfort dressed in an apron). LEAH Jackie, has the Krug arrived? We need to get it chilled before tonight. OLIVIA STURGESS DUPONT (mid-60s, dripping in tradition) enters with her husband VERNON DUPONT (60s, all gravitas). OLIVIA
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-- The Krug arrived an hour ago. I was starting to think I was going to have to prep for this party alone. RAYMOND Hello, Mom. (to Vernon) Dad. VERNON Great second quarter, Son. Darmon Foods is on the way back. LEAH
The Board at Franklin thinks so too. Darmon is turning out to be our most profitable acquisition. Raymond’s jaw tightens. It seems Leah never misses an opportunity to remind him that she’s his boss. Olivia notices too, and gives Leah a withering glare. OLIVIA Maybe your focus should be on tonight. This gala sets the bar for the Links' summer fundraising efforts and all eyes will be on you as the new Chapter President --
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