I Love You Phillip Morris Page #15

91A EXT. PALM BEACH COVE - 1996 - DUSK - CONTINUOUS 91A

The dialogue continues on the beach as we finally see

Steven and Phillip enjoying the sunset by the light of a

small fire on the beach.

PHILLIP:

How'd you know he'd do that?

STEVEN:

I didn't. I just knew I wanted `em for

you... and I found a way to do it. That's

all.

Phillip smiles, eyes never leaving the sunset.

PHILLIP:

Just listenin' huh?

STEVEN:

That's it...

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And as the sun sets on the shimmering water--

92 EXT. OCEAN, 1996 - DAY 92

An empty 21-foot MOTORBOAT bobs atop placid seas, fishing

poles dangling over the side. The SOUND of two men

enjoying themselves can be heard.

After reaching their inevitable conclusion, the VOICES

gasp for air.

PHILLIP (O.S.)

(winded)

I'm gonna get a Coke... you want a Coke?

STEVEN (O.S.)

Uh huh... *

Phillip spits something over the railing... *

STEVEN (CONT'D) *

Aw, you don't love me... *

And as Phillip smiles and wipe his chin. *

STEVEN (V.O.)

With Phillip I felt strong. I felt

invincible. I promised myself he would

never want for anything ever again. That

meant I needed a real job. Something

dependable. And- no more scams.

FADE IN:

96 INT. USAMM HQ - LINDHOLM'S OFFICE - 1996 - DAY 96

A bored Steven waits in the middle of a big wig's office.

He looks at PHOTOS on a nearby wall of a broad-shouldered

all-American man dressed in a NASA jump suit performing

various astronautical training tasks.

He picks up a small ASTRONAUT FIGURINE and examines it.

LINDHOLM (O.S.)

Sorry to keep you waiting Steven.

Steven turns to find Dan Lindholm, the broad-shouldered

man himself.

LINDHOLM (CONT'D)

I'm Dan Lindholm.

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STEVEN:

Were you a spaceman?

LINDHOLM:

Yep. Never got out there though. NASA's

a real political place. Never could

figure out whose ass to kiss to get a

mission.

(then)

All in the past. Barely even think about

it now...

CUT TO REVEAL a HUGE MODEL of the SPACE SHUTTLE that

engulfs half the room. Steven puts the figurine back.

STEVEN:

A spaceman, huh? How do you crap up

there?

LINDHOLM:

Ass gasket.

(draws on his coffee)

Have a seat.

Steven sits across the desk from Lindholm .

LINDHOLM (CONT'D)

With the popularity of HMO's in today's

health care system, doctors need help

managing their billing-- so they can

focus on their patients. That's where

USA Medical Management comes in. Hundreds

of millions of dollars pass through our

system from the HMO's to the doctors.

It's a critical business. A powerful

business...

(beat)

So when I read your resume, I wasn't sure

what to think. Your level of education

and your past experience would factor

heavily into this decision and frankly...

Steven deflates in expectation.

LINDHOLM (CONT'D)

...you were head and shoulders above the

rest. I mean, I could hardly believe it.

But when I called your references-- well

they couldn't speak more highly of you.

SMASH CUT TO:

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97 INT. NEW HOUSTON APARTMENT KITCHEN - 1996 - DAY 97

Steven makes breakfast in his tightie-whities while

talking on the phone. Phillip is in the background doing

a crossword puzzle at the kitchen table.

STEVEN:

I could not speak more highly of Steven

Russell, Mr. Lindholm . A real straight

shooter. We were damn lucky to have him

at Prudential as long as we did.

In his own world, Phillip chimes in.

PHILLIP:

Brando's wet debut?

Steven covers the phone with his hand.

STEVEN:

On the Waterfront.

BACK TO:

98 INT. LINDHOLM'S OFFICE - 1996 - DAY 98

Dan continues to wax on about Steven.

LINDHOLM:

Employee of the year two years running?

Developing software with IBM? You're the

kind of people we need here Steven. We

want you as our Chief Financial Officer.

So what do you say? I want your answer

right now. C'mon Steven- let's light

this candle.

As Steven pretends to mull--

99 INT. USAMM - STEVEN'S OFFICE - 1996 - DAY 99

An uptight assistant (RHEBA) leads Steven into his fancy

new office.

RHEBA:

...for example "he's in a meeting" sounds

better than "he's away from his desk" at

least I think so, but whatever you

prefer.

STEVEN:

That's fine... sure.

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She leads him to his new desk which is stacked with

folders, files, printouts and reams of data.

RHEBA:

I pulled all the claims for the last two

years as well as the statements,

transfers and confirmations from the

bank. Most of it's routine and I think

you can get up to speed in a day or two.

(then)

Anything else I can do for you?

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