4400 Ariana Jackson 2nd Rev Network Draft 1/19/21 15.
KEISHA You haven’t slept at all, have you? JESSICA No. We’ve been battling this on all fronts -- especially trying to keep it out of the press until we can get any kind of handle on it -- KEISHA In my experience, people lie
through their teeth when it’s in their interest. But there’s usually some very human -- and often very dumb -- reason people do what they do. We’ll figure it out. As Jessica sighs, grateful, Keisha is confident there’s a rational explanation for all this... INT. BOIS BLANC HOTEL - BALLROOM - DAY Andre takes in the deep gash on Claudette’s shin, frowns. ANDRE For all I know, you’re just some charlatan playing doctor. Besides, I’m well-accustomed to pain. That sounded a bit ominous. He distracts her as he works -- ANDRE No one should have to endure Why didn’t you come to me sooner? I noticed your difficulty walking -- CLAUDETTE
excessive pain. Anesthesia is a particular passion of mine, and I am hoping to soon join the New York Society of Anesthetists. CLAUDETTE Lotta colored boys in that society? ANDRE (ignoring her snark) In the meantime , I keep busy running my own clinic up in North Harlem, where I get to treat lots of ornery black folk like yourself.
Claudette smiles -- he’s alright .
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