CMDpilot4.9

38.

Nicky knocks and enters, a walking Vogue spread on country casual (mink stole, big belt, turquoise choker). NICKY Don’t you look handsome. (then)

I know how much you want to perform tomorrow night. And I know how much Uncle Luke built it up -- ACE He didn’t build it up, he was honest. The future of our family’s career depends on that show. NICKY Your future is what I care about most. I don’t want you out there. Let’s take the pressure off until we get things under control. Grandma will understand.

Ace nods, incredibly relieved. INT. NICKY’S BATHROOM - EVENING Clive takes a bath in an enormous tub. Nicky enters. She plugs in her curling iron. Sees Clive-- NICKY What are you doing? We need to go -- CLIVE My flight’s in a couple hours. I’m headed to LA, remember? NICKY Rathbone didn’t call you? The re- shoots are off. It’s like they never existed at all. Rathbone’s wife is a fan so I invited them down for the event. She walks to the tub, still holding the plugged-in iron. CLIVE Baby, I -- NICKY Oh I know. You’re sorry. You have reasons. How old is she this time, Clive? Is she able to vote? Nicky leans over the tub. Clive’s nervous, about to beg --

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