4400 Ariana Jackson 2nd Rev Network Draft 1/19/21 11.
CLAUDETTE Well, hopefully Jesus will provide you with some insight. REV JOHNSON I expect He will. The Lord works in mysterious ways, they say. Besides, I know people will be looking for me. How about you? CLAUDETTE My husband, I expect.
Curious, he eyes her bare ring finger. She hides it, annoyed -- there’s a story there but it’s none of this stranger’s business. REV JOHNSON
Well, I’m sure your husband would agree it’s a shame to keep a lady like you locked up here under these conditions. CLAUDETTE Is that right? From where I sit, this is the nicest jail I’ve ever been in. If you’ll excuse me --
Claudette walks off with a slight limp, leaving Rev Johnson intrigued. From a ways off, Andre CLOCKS Claudette’s limp... ANGLE ON: Mildred, now alone. Her hands spasm repeatedly as she takes in the chaos around her. Suddenly, HAYDEN, 17, is by her side. He wears institutional-looking white shirt and pants. He doesn’t speak, just opens a BOTTLE OF WATER and hands it to her. She’s grateful. As they enjoy each other’s company... ANGLE ON: LaDonna holds her STILETTOS as she talks to cute, impressionable guard, STEVE, 22 -- LADONNA
I don’t know what kind of prank my friends are pulling, but I’m done, okay? Give me my phone back and get me out of this janky-ass hotel!
Shanice walks up --
SHANICE I need to talk to whoever is in charge. We have rights , you can’t just keep us without cause. STEVE THE GUARD Uh, sorry, everyone, we can’t, uh --
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