4400 Ariana Jackson 2nd Rev Network Draft 1/19/21 5.
SMART ALEC
Hmmmmm ... Jharrel rolls his eyes, but his gaze lingers on Wanda. She laughs with George, then unexpectedly meets Jharrel’s gaze. She looks caught, embarrassed -- but recovers, forces a confident, “friendly” smile to Jharrel before turning away. Jharrel looks wistful for a beat, before he too recovers, turns to the table -- JHARREL So which one of you fools am I gonna beat at darts first? As the shit-talking commences between the three... INT. WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - NIGHT JESSICA (31, confident and slightly clueless in the way of privileged people) lies naked in rumpled silk sheets, watching KEISHA (27, aloof, rigid, but warm and fiercely devoted to those precious few who get past her defenses) get up -- JESSICA Keisha dons her clothes -- which are decidedly more modest than this place -- and her DETROIT PAROLE OFFICER BADGE as she takes in Jessica’s gorgeous view of the Detroit River. JESSICA Okaaay... So how about dinner on Saturday? Maybe the opera? KEISHA Maybe... I need to check in with my mom and the kids -- JESSICA The other people in your life whom you avoid whenever possible? Keisha sighs, goes back to kiss Jessica -- KEISHA Call me tomorrow, okay? But Jessica’s annoyed, clearly looking for the fight. Her CELL RINGS on the bedside table. Keisha hands it to her. Wow. Multiple orgasms to out-the- door in under five minutes. Healthy for a six-month relationship. KEISHA It’s not like that. I got an early morning field visit tomorrow.
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