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(c) 2008 Harriet Smart</P>
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Kitteridge</P>
</FONT><font face="Courier New" size="3" ><p align="left"><b>1. EXT. HOLBROKE HALL - PARKLAND. DAY</b></p>

<p align="left">In morning sunlight a shiny, brightly coloured hatchback makes its way along a road through pasture and farmland. The road turns and the sumptuous landscape of a country house park is revealed:  a lake with a graceful arched bridge over it, magnificent clumps of mature trees and finally HOLBROKE HALL, itself. It is a golden stone Elizabethan mansion, with huge, many-paned windows that glitter in the sun.</p>

<p align="left">The car stops at the side of the road and out climbs GEOFF KITTERIDGE, a man in his early fifties, dressed in very formal pin-striped trousers held up by braces, and a dazzling white shirt. He is holding a pair of binoculars with which he scans the horizon.</p>

<p align="left">Cut to Kitteridge's POV.</p>

<p align="left">A skylark is making its ascent in the dazzling sky.</p>

<p align="left">Cut back to Kitteridge as he lowers the binoculars. He looks delighted.</p>

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Deborah</P>
</FONT><font face="Courier New" size="3" ><p align="left"><b>2. INT DOWER HOUSE - BEDROOM. DAY </b></p>

<p align="left">Buried in the pale covers of a spectacular Victorian mahogany bed, DEBORAH and GILES WHICKHAM lie asleep as the morning sun gently lights the faded grandeur of their bedroom. The radio alarm comes on and we are straight into Radio 4. The bodies in the bed stir into life.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Don't move.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Giles, a tall, sturdily built, good looking man in his early thirties, climbs out of bed, putting on his gilt rimmed glasses. He is naked.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="75"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >(sleepily)</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I wasn't going to move.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Giles picks up a thermometer and a clipboard from the bedside table. He tucks a pen behind his ear and then walks round to Deborah's side of the bed. He pulls back the covers, whilst looking at the chart on the clipboard. Deborah, shivers. In her early thirties, she is attractive and petite with tousled, pale hair, She is wearing  baggy faded t-shirt and a pair of red walking socks.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Hurry, it's freezing.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >This should be interesting - at this point in your last cycle there was rise of point 74 of a degree -</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Is the window open?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Keep the room cool, that's the best advice.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Giles advances on her with the thermometer. His manner is confident and calmly professional.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Keep you cool.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Deborah's POV: the inside of the canopy of the four poster - swirling silk festoons and Giles looming over her with the thermometer.</p>

<p align="left">Cut to Giles as he paces the room for a minute, looking at his chart. The radio blethers. Deborah examines her fingernails (they are unpainted and short). Giles returns to the bedside and bends over her. He holds up the thermometer.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Now let's see... Ah, good girl, Debo! We've got an egg on the way.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Deborah jumps out of bed and makes for the bathroom.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I need the loo...</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><b>2. INT.DOWER HOUSE - BATHROOM CONTINUOUS</b></p>

<p align="left">A large, old-fashioned but comfortable bathroom. Deborah is standing over the basin drying her face. On the shelf above the basin is a row of vitamin jars with a notice stuck on the wall behind saying "EAT ME!" Deborah mechanically reaches for the first one, a huge pot of folic acid, then puts the pot back on the shelf.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES(OS)</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Debo?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><b>2. INT. DOWER HOUSE - BEDROOM CONTINUOUS</b></p>

<p align="left">Deborah returns to find Giles piling up pillows on the bed. She frowns.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Have you got time? What about your morning round?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Giles pats the pillows.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Bags of time.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Can't we wait until tonight? I don't really feel like it just now.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Oh? Are you OK?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Sure. Just not now, OK?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Morning is best -</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I know but... Tonight, definitely.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >GILES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >But...</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">She silences him with a kiss, to which he attempts to turn into an embrace, but she pulls herself away and and goes back towards the bathroom. Giles sits down on the bed and consults his clipboard again, looking a little disconcerted.</p>

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Kitteridge</P>
</FONT><font face="Courier New" size="3" ><p align="left"><b>3. EXT. HOLBROKE HALL - ENTRANCE PORCH. DAY</b></p>

<p align="left">A huge pair of iron studded oak doors, set in an impressive stone archway. There are clanking and grinding noises and the doors swing open. Kitteridge appears on the doorstep rubbing his hands together. He is now wearing a black jacket and waiistcoat, as well as a discreet and sober tie. He smiles as he looks out at the countryside beyond.</p>

<p align="left"><b>3. INT.HOLBROKE HALL - GREAT HALL. CONTINUOUS</b></p>

<p align="left">Kitteridge walks across a large ceremonial hall, where tattered battle flags hang from the ceiling on lances and huge portraits decorate the walls. At one end is an elaborate Jacobean carved screen, with a lattice-work balcony above, while at the other end two sets of stairs lead up to the first floor. In the middle of all this, a woman in an overall is buffing the black and white marble floor with a machine.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Saw another skylark this morning Eileen!</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">He gives her a friendly wave and a smile as he passes.</p>

<p align="left"><b>3. INT.HOLBROKE HALL - PASSAGE WAY. CONTINUOUS.</b></p>

<p align="left">Kitteridge whistles "Oh what a beautiful morning" as he walks along a broad carpeted passage way, lined with paintings, china cabinets etc.</p>

<p align="left"><b>3. INT.HOLBROKE HALL - FAMILY KITCHEN CONTINUOUS</b></p>

<p align="left">Kitteridge, still whistling,  swings into a tastefully and expensively modernized kitchen. He removes the kettle  which is boiling on the Aga. On the kitchen table is a tray laid up with a japanese tea service. He fills the teapot with boiling water, adjusts the layout, before hoisting the tray onto his shoulder, like the waiter in a Parisian brasserie.</p>

<p align="left"><b>3. INT.HOLBROKE HALL - VANESSA'S SITTING ROOM. DAY</b></p>

<p align="left">Sitting in the lotus position in the centre of a large, sparsely furnished but architecturally spectacular room is LADY VANESSA LLOYD. At the floor length windows, saffron muslin curtains flap in the breeze.  She is a beautiful woman in her late fifties, elegant and limber in jersey leggings and a close fitting top. She has her eyes closed and is taking slow, even deep breaths. Near to her is a low table with flowers arranged in a Japanese style.</p>

<p align="left">At the half open door, stands Kitteridge,holding  his tray. He waits, watching until she comes out of her meditative trance.</p>

<p align="left">Vanessa stretches and Kitteridge taking this as his cue comes forward with the tray. She smiles at the sight of him.  He puts the tray on the table and kneels at the table in order to make her a bowl of green tea. Vanessa sits with her knees tucked under her chin, watching him.</p>

<p align="left">He offers her the bowl of green tea and she takes it.  Vanessa holds the bowl in both hands and sniffs the tea,  enjoying the moment. Kitteridge watches every nuance of her movement with equal pleasure, before remembering himself and gathering up the dead petals from the flowers which have fallen onto the table.</p>

<p align="left">He gets to his feet, discreetly checking his trouser knees for dust.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Everything all set for tonight?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Yes my lady.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >We have got enough people to hand round? I'm a little concerned - everybody seems to have accepted and it's going to be quite a  crush.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I've asked a couple of the girls from the restaurant to help out.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Good. That new girl?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Charlotte Thorne?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >That's right. She seems very bright.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >She is.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">a beat</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Have you asked her?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Actually I hadn't.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I think you should. I think she might be a possibility - as your trainee, you know.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Well, I couled, if you think...</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >It's just a suggestion. Naturally, I don't want to interfere...</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I should hope, my lady, that it would be a joint  decision. After all this would affect you as much it affects me. Whoever we choose, I want to feel completely confident -</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >In their abilities. Yes, of course. She has quite a nice CV.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >You've seen it?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I had Mrs Lowry send it up to me. It's on my desk if you want to have a look.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I'll talk to her of course. Is there anything else my lady?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">He starts to leave.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >She is only a suggestion, Kitteridge.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >KITTERIDGE</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Of course my lady.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I just feel we need to think more about it - before it 	becomes a problem.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">He nods and leaves.</p>

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Euan</P>
</FONT><font face="Courier New" size="3" ><p align="left"><b>4. EXT. MULBERRY COTTAGE. DAY</b></p>

<p align="left">EUAN CORYDON, driving a battered old Renault hatchback peers through the windscreen as he pulls up outside a picturesque and remotely placed stone cottage. An estate agents' sign indicates the cottage has just been let. Euan climbs out of the car, pulling a well worn tweed overcoat round him. A gaunt, long limbed man in his early thirties, he stares at the cottage for a moment before opening the gate and going up the path to the front door. He knocks on the door and waits for an answer.</p>

<p align="left"><b>4. INT. MULBERRY COTTAGE - LIVING ROOM. CONTINUOUS</b></p>

<p align="left">A dreary messy room, full of half unpacked cardboard boxes. There are two folding  picnic chairs and a table covered in papers and dirty crockery.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="75"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >(OS)</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Dad? Are you there?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">The door opens. Euan comes in and looks around him.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Dad?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">The stairs go up directly from the room. Euan goes to the foot of them and then climbs up.</p>

<p align="left"><b>4. INT. MULBERRY COTTAGE - LANDING. CONTINUOUS</b></p>

<p align="left">Euan turns the corner.  There, through an open door, he sees JOHN JACQUES CORYDON, tall thin and in his eighties, sitting on the lavatory. He is reading the Times. Euan looks away hastily.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Sorry.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >JOHN JACQUES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="75"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >(Canadian accent)</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >What the hell are you doing here?</font></td></tr></table></p>

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Euan</P>
</FONT><font face="Courier New" size="3" ><p align="left"><b>5. INT.  MULBERRY COTTAGE LIVING ROOM. DAY</b></p>

<p align="left">Euan is warming his hands on the electric fire as John Jacques comes downstairs.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Didn't you get my letter?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">John Jacques ignores him, apparently preoccupied by some papers on the table.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Perhaps you didn't read it.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >JOHN JACQUES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I read it. I just didn't answer it.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >In your book that's a hanging offence.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">John-Jacques sits down and starts putting on a pair of walking boots.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >What are they charging you for this place?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >JOHN JACQUES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >None of your business.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >It smells damp.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >JOHN JACQUES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >You always were obsessed with bodily comfort.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >You should speak to your landlord.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">John-Jacques snorts with amusement at that.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >But you like complaining.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">John-Jacques is putting on his coat.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >JOHN JACQUES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I'm going out now.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Can I come with you?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >JOHN JACQUES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Why?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >EUAN</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Because I'm here. I've come to see you.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">John-Jacques thinks about it.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >JOHN JACQUES</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Have you got sensible shoes on?</font></td></tr></table></p>

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Deborah</P>
</FONT><font face="Courier New" size="3" ><p align="left"><b>6. INT.HOLBROKE HALL - VANESSA'S OFFICE. DAY</b></p>

<p align="left">Vanessa, now formally dressed for business, is sitting at her desk, half glasses on her nose, peering at her lap-top screen. Her office is elegantly furnished with art works, chintz covered armchairs etc. The large windows have a spectacular view. Deborah comes in, also smartly dressed and carrying a pile of files.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >This wretched thing - where the hell is my taskbar?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Allow me, mother.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">She leans over and takes the mouse. In a moment the problem is resolved. </p>

<p align="left">Vanessa smiles.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Now, what would I do without you, darling?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Deborah sits down at the desk next to her and opens the top files.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I need your signature on a few things.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Vanessa signs various bits of papers which Deborah passes to her.</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Oh, and this is the breakdown for the alterations to the stables.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Ouch. Does that include the disabled access?</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Yes.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >We'll have to keep it open all year...</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Like the rare breed centre. Get the mothers with young children. That's a good market to aim at.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Oh quite. And with luck you can leave a stack of flyers in he ante-natal unit.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >I wouldn't hold your breath.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Oh.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left">Vanessa reaches out and squeezes Deborah round the shoulders</p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >VANESSA</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Oh, it will happen, darling.</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="125"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >DEBORAH</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="75"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >(slightly rejecting the embrace)</font></td></tr></table></p>

<p align="left"><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width="62"></td><td><font face="Courier New" size="3" >Look, I've got to go. Betty Parker's phoned in sick.</font></td></tr></table></p>

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