Jericho Page #2

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SEAN HANNITY (V.O.)

... we got an advanced copy, and

let me tell you, friends, this

speech is going down in history.

Bold agenda. Bold. Okay, who do

we have? Tiffany in Homestead,

Pennsylvania. Hi, Tiffany.

6.

As Tiffany tells Sean he’s a great American, Jake turns off

the radio and keeps driving. To his right, Jake sees a

moving truck. ROD HAWKINS, 39, serious, African American

tips the movers as his wife and kids play in the yard.

Suddenly, POLICE LIGHTS FLASH behind Jake. Jake pulls over.

He looks in the side view mirror as two ominous pairs of

policeman’s legs approach. Jake sighs until...

JIMMY:

I thought I recognized this car.

Jake looks at JIMMY, 42, and BILL, 42, two best friends and

the laughing stock of the police force. They smile at Jake.

JAKE:

Hey Jimmy, Bill. Still buyingthose lottery tickets?

JIMMY:

Man, if we ever win the lottery,

our wives are going to become world

travelers.

BILL:

Yeah, they’re going to go

everywhere looking for us.

Jimmy and Bill laugh. Jake smiles. Same old joke.

BILL (CONT'D)

So, where you been hiding, Jake?

JAKE:

Believe it or not... the rodeo.

15 INT. GRACIE LEIGH’S SUPERMARKET - AFTERNOON 15

A poster endorsing Mayor Green hangs in the window of this

medium-sized supermarket and trading post. STEPHANIE

LANCASTER, 16, a teenage princess of the highest order,

samples lipstick. She complains to the cute tech nerd, ALVIE

CLEMONS, 15, who worships her like a beaten dog. They’vebeen friends since they were 3 years old.

STEPHANIE:

I’ll never forgive my parents for

not taking me on their trip to New

York. I could be shopping on 5th

Avenue right now instead of...

(referring to lipsticks)

Look at this sad collection. This

color was out of style before it

was invented.

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ALVIE:

I think it looks nice on you.

STEPHANIE:

That’s because you’re staring at my

chest, Alvie.

ALVIE:

Yes, I am. But, we really should

get back to-

STEPHANIE:

Would you forget about studying for

the SAT’s and live a little?

ALVIE:

You’re right, Stephanie. Forget

M.I.T. and my dreams of a happy

life. Let’s ponder your chest.

We move to the counter, where Jake indulges the never-ending

gossip of good-natured GRACIE LEIGH, 45. Gracie almost scans

his bouquet of flowers and Swiss Army Knife... several times.

GRACIE LEIGH:

... his name is Rod Hawkins. That

new man. I think his wife is

lovely, but him... I don’t know.

Mrs. Olson made me promise not to

tell anyone, but she heard he

bought that nice house in cash.

Cash. Promise not to tell anyone.

JAKE:

Scout’s honor, Mrs. Leigh.

GRACIE LEIGH:

So, how about you, Jake? Where youbeen keeping yourself all this

time?

JAKE:

Promise not to tell Mrs. Olson.

(off her crossed heart)

Believe it or not... I’ve been

playing minor league baseball.

GRACIE LEIGH:

That a fact?

JAKE:

Scout’s honor.

8.

16 EXT. GRACIE LEIGH’S SUPERMARKET - MOMENTS LATER 16

As Jake leaves the store, he sees a woman coming out of her

car. EMILY SPENSER, 26, is young, pretty, and idealistic.

Jake's heart skips a beat. She flirts into her cell phone.

EMILY:

No, it’s a surprise. No, Roger.

You’ll find out tonight. Now, when

do you get in from Chicago?

Emily looks up to see Jake. Her heart skips a beat. Emilyis immediately distracted as she talks into her cell phone.

EMILY (CONT’D)

11 o’clock. I’ll see you tonight.

(locking eyes with Jake)

I love you, too.

She hangs up. Jake and Emily look at each other. It hangsin the air for a long, charged moment.

JAKE:

Hi, Emily.

EMILY:

Jake. My God. What-

A complete loss for words.

JAKE:

Yeah. I just came in for the day.

See my grandfather. The family.

EMILY:

Sure. I just... I didn’t hear.

JAKE:

Well, I would have called, but... I

have to get back to Santa Fe.

(off her look)

Long boring story. How have you

been? Mom tells me you’re teaching

at the high school now.

EMILY:

I know. Weird, huh? But it’s

good. Other than teaching the kids

I used to baby-sit. But I love it.

Just got a house in the Pines.

JAKE:

East Side? On a teacher’s salary?

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EMILY:

Well... my... fiancé is in banking.

Just the word. Fiancé. Jake does his best to keep it light.

JAKE:

That helps. Do I know him?

EMILY:

No, I was at a conference. We met

in Chicago.

(off his look)

I know. A city boy, right? But

Roger loves small town life.

Jake nods. He never did. Finally...

JAKE:

Well, I’m happy for you, Emily. I

mean, you know, other than...

(turns on charm)

... the part of me that’s dying.

Emily laughs. It breaks the ice. All kidding now.

EMILY:

How about you? You have somebody?

JAKE:

No.

EMILY:

I’m sorry.

JAKE:

No, you’re not. You love it.

Emily laughs. Jake keeps smiling and riffing.

JAKE (CONT'D)

You won the reunion. You know it.

Look at you.

EMILY:

(huge smile)

Where have you been all these

years?

JAKE:

Believe it or not... the navy.

Emily gives him a look. Jake smiles. Guilty boy grin.

10.

JAKE (CONT’D)

Right. You always know when I’m

lying. One of your less attractive

qualities.

EMILY:

Seriously, Jake. Where you been?

The laughs are over. Jake looks at the ground. Decides.

JAKE:

Can you keep a secret?

17 INT. GRACIE LEIGH’S SUPERMARKET - AFTERNOON 17

We see Jake and Emily through the large storefront window.

The stock boy, DALE TURNER, 16, is the trailer park kid

everybody picks on. Dale watches Jake lean in to whisper in

Emily’s ear. Dale’s jealous. Stephanie Lancaster smirks.

STEPHANIE:

Well, here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson.

Dale, do you really think you have

a chance with Miss Spenser or any

girl in her right mind?

Dale looks away, embarrassed, and goes back to sweeping.

ALVIE:

Leave him alone, Stephanie.

got enough problems.

He’s

Dale takes one more look as Emily and Jake hug and say goodbye.

The door rings as Emily enters the store. She’s verysad. Whatever Jake told her, it’s not good.

18 EXT. GREEN FAMILY HOUSE - FRONT PORCH - AFTERNOON 18

Ding dong. Jake waits at the door, nervously. We hear

footsteps. Then, the door opens, revealing Jake’s mother.

GAIL GREEN, 56, is a brilliant politician's wife and a cooler

lady. Strong. Savvy. Jake presents the apple pie. Theyboth break out in smiles. Then, they both break out in hugs.

19 INT. MAYOR GREEN'S DEN - MOMENTS LATER 19

MAYOR JOHNSTON GREEN, 58, small town charming, and PETER

GREEN, the 33 year old star of the family, hold an informal

meeting with Jericho’s answer to a labor crisis. On the side

of labor is union boss, SHEP CALE, 45, a blue collar Joe.

The Mayor hangs back, waiting for his moment to intervene.

11.

PETER:

We’re all in agreement about that.

SHEP:

No, we’re not in agreement, Peter.

My men have been promised safety

equipment, a cost of living increa-

On the side of management is NORMAN PERRY, 42, a high strung

workaholic. He groans.

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