4400 Ariana Jackson 2nd Rev Network Draft 1/19/21 28.
SHANICE Mrs. Grover, you changed my diapers, did my hair, and fed me every day after school. Plus, I know that shotgun’s about a hundred years old and you’re gonna hurt yourself if you try to shoot me.
A long beat. A SIREN wails nearby, causing Shanice to jump. Finally, TUMBLERS sound in locks and the door opens, revealing elderly MRS. GROVER, an (ancient) SHOTGUN lowered at her side. MRS. GROVER
Neecey? That you? Come on in out the cold, you’ll catch your death. INT. BOIS BLANC HOTEL - DINING AREA - NIGHT
The hotel restaurant is now a cafeteria with a buffet spread. Claudette’s in line, notices people around her are restless and anxious -- the time confined is taking its toll. People eye the guards, whispering. Rev Johnson joins her in line -- REV JOHNSON You seeing this? CLAUDETTE
Mmhm. Reckon some of these folks are madder than a wet hen in here. REV JOHNSON (smiles) Well, not exactly how I was thinking it...but yes. People are restless. I’m trying to remind myself of the strength in
surrendering to His plan -- no matter how much I might want to fight it. ASSHOLE GUARD steps to Claudette, curt and rude -- ASSHOLE GUARD Keep the line moving. Let’s go. Claudette is pissed, but bites her tongue and keeps moving. As she walks away from Rev Johnson -- CLAUDETTE Never have found much strength in surrender myself.
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