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EXT. RURAL JOB SITE - LATER - AFTERNOON 139

Richard has wrapped up his work for the day and walks over to

his car. It’s one of many parked nearby.

Other Crew mingle about in the lot.

Richard throws his tools into the backseat and reaches for

the driver’s door.

He pauses.

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Richard checks over his shoulder to see if anyone is watching

him. Though seeing other workers, no one is looking at him.

Richard opens the door and leans in.

He picks up a BRICK that has been placed on the driver’s

seat. It is wrapped in the spread from LIFE Magazine

complete with Grey Villet’s photos.

Richard tears off the magazine pages and crams them in his

pocket. He drops the brick to the ground and climbs in.

140 I/E. RICHARD’S CAR/BACK ROAD - MOVING - AFTERNOON 140

Richard drives through the back country on a rural road. He

continually checks the rearview.

A TRUCK appears behind him.

Richard studies it, not changing his speed. The truck hangs

back at a distance.

Richard comes to a turn and takes it sharply. Again, he

maintains his speed, studying the rearview.

The truck turns in behind him. Still at a distance.

Richard pushes down on the pedal and speeds up. The truck

follows suit.

Richard’s speedometer climbs higher and higher.

He eyes the rearview and sees the truck has maintained its

distance. Richard is nervous.

He approaches a curve.

Once around, Richard floors the car.

The engine chugs as he flies down the back road.

141 EXT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE - EVENING 141

The sun has almost disappeared behind the fields that

surround the farmhouse.

Richard’s car flies down the gravel drive and skids to a stop

near the house.

He jumps out and rushes to the porch.

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RICHARD:

Sidney!

Richard watches the drive to see if anyone appears.

Sidney, now eight years old, walks out of the house. He

immediately can see his dad is on edge.

Richard takes him by the shoulder.

RICHARD (CONT’D)

Run over to the neighbors house and

ask to use their phone. Call

Raymond. Tell him to get over here

and bring his gun. Go through the

field.

Sidney runs off without questioning.

Mildred pokes her head out of the front door.

MILDRED:

Everything okay?

RICHARD:

It’s fine. Just go on inside.

Mildred looks concerned but can sense the tone in Richard’s

voice. She returns inside.

Richard goes back to staring at the distant tree lines that

border their house.

He watches, and waits.

142 EXT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE - NIGHT 142

Headlights light up the side of the house as Raymond’s car

rumbles up the drive.

The lights wash over Richard, who hasn’t moved from his post

on the porch.

Richard steps down into the yard as Raymond climbs out of his

car. He reaches into the backseat and takes out a shotgun.

Raymond walks toward Richard.

RICHARD:

Thanks for coming.

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143 EXT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE - NIGHT 143

It’s late. Richard still stands guard on the porch.

Raymond has taken a seat. He smokes a cigarette with the

shotgun set across his lap.

RAYMOND:

That truck may just been goin’

fishin’.

RICHARD:

Could be.

RAYMOND:

You ever hear from anyone at your

work about it?

RICHARD:

Not to my face.

Raymond studies his friend. He shakes his head.

RAYMOND:

I’ll say this Rich, nobody’s gonna

tell you what you can’t do.

Richard wishes he could smile at this.

144 INT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE/KITCHEN - DAY 144

Peggy eats a Popsicle and stares at the TELEPHONE MAN

installing a phone in their kitchen.

The Man’s head is tucked near the wall finishing some wiring.

He lifts the receiver off its base and finds a dial tone.

TELEPHONE MAN:

You’re all set.

Mildred moves from the stove, wiping her hands on an apron.

MILDRED:

Thank you.

She opens the back door for the Man to let him out.

PEGGY:

Who we gonna call Mamma?

MILDRED:

I don’t want you callin’ anybody.

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Peggy stares at the phone finishing off her dessert.

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EXT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE - CONTINUOUS 145

Mildred steps outside in time to see the Telephone Man’s

truck pulling away.

Another car is parked in the yard. Garnet and their Mother

are climbing out of it.

Garnet has to balance her weight as she is pregnant and

showing.

MILDRED:

How’d that go?

GARNET:

Doctor said she’ll be fine. Just

put her on aspirin. Who was that?

MILDRED:

Telephone man. Richard had them

install a phone. Momma you feel

okay?

MUSIEL:

Yes. You have some tea I can

drink?

MILDRED:

Come on.

Mildred shepherds her Mother inside as Garnet follows.

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EXT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON 146

Richard parks his car near the house.

He gets out with his tools and studies a van parked in the

yard.

He walks inside.

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INT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE/DEN - LATE AFTERNOON147

Richard enters the house and is surprised to see a TWO PERSON

FILM CREW standing in their den.

The INTERVIEWER, a young woman, holds a microphone. A YOUNG

MAN holds the camera.

They film Mildred on the couch as the children play around

them.

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RICHARD:

Mildred. Come here.

Richard walks outside on the porch.

148 EXT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE - CONTINUOUS 148

Richard paces on the porch. Mildred steps outside and he

gets close. He speaks in a forced whisper.

RICHARD:

I don’t want those people here.

I’m done with all these cameras.

Richard steps back, waiting for Mildred to do something.

MILDRED:

I think it’s important. These

people want to help us.

Mildred walks back into the house.

Richard bites at his lip, frustrated.

149 INT. KING AND QUEEN COUNTY FARMHOUSE/DEN - CONTINUOUS 149

Richard walks back inside. Mildred is on the couch again

being interviewed.

MILDRED:

...it’s the principle. It’s the

law. I don’t think it’s right.

And if we do win we will be helping

a lot of people.

Richard walks over and takes a seat in a chair. Peggy walks

up and leans against her father.

MILDRED (CONT’D)

And I know we have some enemies,

but we have some friends too. So

it really don’t make any difference

about my enemies.

Mildred gives a polite smile.

Richard looks up and sees that the Young Man has pointed the

camera at him. He looks down, trying to avoid it all.

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150 EXT. DRAG RACING PARK - DAY 150

This strip is big. It’s a rally with cars lined up waiting

for their turn on the track.

People mingle around, drinking and watching cars race.

Richard stands on the track at the rear of their car.

Raymond is beside him. Their car idles next to another

vehicle at the starting line.

Percy stands near the front of the car watching Virgil behind

the wheel.

A pole of lights cycle to green and the cars launch off the

starting line.

The race is over quickly, with Virgil barely pulling out a

win.

RICHARD:

Car looks good.

RAYMOND:

It’s runnin’ all right.

151 INT. JUKE JOINT - NIGHT 151

The small shack is filled with music and people dancing.

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