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DOTTIE Aunt Hattie’s Buttermilk pie recipe is in the coffee can in the bottom drawer of the sideboard. Don’t let Nellie get her grubby hands on it. NICKY We’ve been a little hard on Nellie. DOTTIE She’ll be fine. I’m leaving her Earl. (Nicky smiles)
Never miss a Thanksgiving dinner together. All of you. No matter what. I mean it, Nicolette. NICKY How are you feeling? Has the medicine kicked in? DOTTIE I feel at peace. Nicky gives Dottie a sip of whisky. She’s fading. NICKY I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about the tour. DOTTIE
You proved you’ll always protect the family. Now promise me you won’t give up on your dreams no matter what happens. NICKY ‘Course not -- DOTTIE Promise me. NICKY
I promise. I just may not get it the way I thought I would. Which makes me want it even more. Dottie closes her eyes. Nicky takes her mother’s hand. NICKY (CONT'D) I love you, Mama. Nicky kisses Dottie’s hand. Tears swell in Nicky’s eyes.
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