4400 Ariana Jackson 2nd Rev Network Draft 1/19/21 40.
JESSICA That’s right. We’re all trying to do our best here. REV JOHNSON
We’re blessed in that. Let’s get through tonight and be kind to one another. The protesters acquiesce and Jessica nods to the Guards to stand down. Crisis averted. ANGLE ON: Claudette, suspicious, watches Rev Johnson talk quietly with a much-soothed LaDonna. Andre looks impressed -- ANDRE
Miss LaDonna appears more at peace. That was well done of the Reverend. CLAUDETTE Because he knows how to use pretty words to make people believe him. Today he decided to use his power for something good. What about next time? Men like him are dangerous. ANDRE Why would you think that? CLAUDETTE Because I’m married to one.
Andre looks concerned over the darkness in her tone -- but Claudette doesn’t notice, lost in an unpleasant memory... EXT. INDIAN VILLAGE HOME - DAY Jharrel waits on the sidewalk, gives a THUMBS-UP to TWO AGENTS watching from a car, as Shanice knocks. MARIAH, now 16, looking the part of a carefree teenager opens the door. A moment of deep and shocking recognition between the two. Shanice breathes out -- SHANICE Mariah ... MARIAH You’re... Mom? SHANICE Oh god, it’s really you. You’re really...you’re grown and... LOGAN (O.S.) Mariah, who’s at the --
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