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NICKY Mama. America fell in love with you and Daddy when you were 19. I may be your daughter, but that doesn’t mean they’ll love me like they love you. What if it’s too late for me?
Dottie ignores Nicky’s question, and removes a glass case holding a white hat encrusted with jewels, places it on a table. The hat from the painting. Nicky is SPEECHLESS. DOTTIE
I’m gonna die like I lived. With a smile on my face and flawless hair. After the concert you’re gonna meet me in my room and give me what I need to go out on a high note. NICKY You’ve had a perfect life. Fame. True love. Every woman wishes she was somebody’s Rose like you are to Daddy. But why now? DOTTIE
There are things I need to take with me to the grave. The time has come. Dottie takes the crown out of its case. Nicky steels herself. NICKY I always do everything you ask, but not this...I’m sorry, Mama. DOTTIE What’s that darlin’? NICKY (firmly)
I said no. I can’t kill you. How could I look Daddy in the eyes again? Or Luke and Gigi? My kids? Think of what it would do to me. DOTTIE
We have both worked too hard for you to blow it now. This is your final test, girl. I’m not asking. Nicky doesn’t say anything. Dottie lifts up the crown -- DOTTIE (CONT'D) Heavy is the head that wears the crown, baby.
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