Notorious Page #4

ALICIA:

Well, that's something.

DEVLIN:

Eight days. Practically whitewashed.

ALICIA:

I'm very happy, Dev. Why won't you let mebe happy?

DEVLIN:

Nobody's stopping you.

ALICIA:

Why don't you give that copper's brain ofyours a rest? Every time you look at me,

I can see it dwelling over its slogans.

Once a crook, always a crook. Once a tramp,

always a tramp. Go on. You can hold myhand, I won't blackmail you for it afterwards.

Scared?

DEVLIN:

I've always been scared of women. But I

get over it.

ALICIA:

Now you're scared of yourself. You're afraid

you'll fall in love with me.

DEVLIN:

That wouldn't be hard.

ALICIA:

Ooh, now, careful, careful.

DEVLIN:

You enjoy making fun of me, don't you?

ALICIA:

No, Dev. I'm making fun of myself. I'm

pretending I'm a nice, unspoiled childwhose heart is full of daisies and

buttercups.

DEVLIN:

Nice daydream. Then what?

She's stung. The waiter arrives with Devlin's glass.

ALICIA:

(to Devlin)

I think I will have another drink.

DEVLIN:

I thought you'd get around to it.

ALICIA:

Make it a double.

Devlin orders the drink and the waiter departs.

ALICIA:

Why won't you believe in me, Dev? Just a

little? Why won't you?

He says nothing and starts drinking.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. THE HILLS ABOVE RIO - DAY

A brief montage of the couple parking their car and walking in thepicturesque HILLS overlooking Rio, a while later. Alicia picks up the threadof their last conversation.

ALICIA:

I know why you won't, Dev. You're sore.

You're sore because you've fallen for a

little drunk you tailed in Miami and you

don't like it. Makes you sick all over,

doesn't it? People will laugh at you,

the invincible Devlin in love with someone

who isn't worth even wasting the words on.

Poor Dev, in love with a no-good gal. It

must be awful. I'm sorr--

He can stand it no longer. He shuts her up by grabbing her and delivering apassionate kiss.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. U.S. EMBASSY - DAY

The U.S. EMBASSY in Rio, that day.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. PRESCOTT'S OFFICE - DAY

Captain Prescott, the man Devlin spoke to on the plane, confers with theBrazilian official BARBOSA and others.

PRESCOTT:

Gentlemen, I assure you, she's the perfect

type for the job.

BARBOSA:

It's not the girl. It's this German scientist

I'm worried about. I simply question why wedon't find some way of taking them into custody.

AMERICAN OFFICIAL

It'd do no good. Even if we arrested their

leader, Alexander Sebastian, tomorrow another

Farben man takes his place and their work

goes on.

BARBOSA:

Yes, you're right. I see, Captain Prescott,

your method is the best way.

PRESCOTT:

Well, she's good at making friends with

gentlemen and we want somebody inside his

house, in his confidence.

BARBOSA:

Do you have faith in this procedure, Captain

Prescott?

PRESCOTT:

Oh, yes. With somebody on the inside...

BRAZILIAN OFFICIAL

Have you consulted the young lady?

PRESCOTT:

No, not yet. As a matter of fact, our man

Devlin just brought her down here the other

day. Now, we're waiting for Sebastian to

come back to Rio.

BRAZILIAN OFFICIAL

Has your Mister Devlin told her of the nature

of the work?

PRESCOTT:

No, we haven't discussed it with him at all.

But I can set your mind at rest about her.

BARBOSA:

You're sure of her political side?

PRESCOTT:

Oh, oh, yes.

BARBOSA:

Well, there is nothing to be lost if we

proceed as you advise.

PRESCOTT:

Now, that's fine. I'll give Devlin his

instructions right away.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. MONTAGE - DAY

A montage of the BEACH at Leblon, Alicia and Devlin arriving by car at herAPARTMENT HOUSE, and their entering her APARTMENT.

INT. ALICIA'S APARTMENT - DAY

Once inside, Devlin takes in the magnificent view of the beach from theBALCONY. Alicia quickly joins him. They embrace, kiss deeply, and remainin each others' arms throughout the following:

ALICIA:

It's nice out here. Let's not go out for

dinner. Let's stay here.

DEVLIN:

We have to eat.

ALICIA:

We can eat here. I'll cook.

DEVLIN:

I thought you didn't like to cook.

ALICIA:

No, I don't like to cook. But I have a

chicken in the icebox and you're eating it.

DEVLIN:

What about all the washing up afterward?

ALICIA:

We'll eat it with our fingers.

DEVLIN:

Don't we need any plates?

ALICIA:

Yes. One for you and one for me.

DEVLIN:

Mind if I have dinner with you tonight?

ALICIA:

I'd be delighted.

Devlin attempts to break away.

ALICIA:

Where are you going?

DEVLIN:

Well, if you're going to stay in, I have to

telephone the hotel, see if there are any

messages.

But they are too much in love to break the intimacy and so she accompanieshim INSIDE to the phone.

ALICIA:

You have to?

DEVLIN:

I have to.

Hardly breaking the embrace, she hands him the receiver. He dials. Theycontinue to nuzzle one another throughout the call.

ALICIA:

This is a very strange love affair.

DEVLIN:

Why?

ALICIA:

Maybe the fact that you don't love me.

DEVLIN:

(into the phone)

Hello, Palace Hotel? Parle anglais? This

is T.R. Devlin, are there any messages for

me?

(to Alicia)

When I don't love you, I'll let you know.

ALICIA:

You haven't said anything.

DEVLIN:

Actions speak louder than words.

(into the phone)

There is? Good, read it to me, please.

After a pause and a long kiss from Alicia, Devlin hangs up the phone.

DEVLIN:

Prescott wants me over right away.

ALICIA:

Did he say what about?

DEVLIN:

No.

ALICIA:

Then it's our assignment.

DEVLIN:

Probably.

Devlin and Alicia head for the door, still keeping close to one another.

DEVLIN:

Want me to bring anything back with me?

ALICIA:

Yes. What about a nice bottle of wine?

We'll celebrate.

Devlin opens the door.

DEVLIN:

What time shall I come back?

ALICIA:

Seven o'clock.

DEVLIN:

Goodbye.

ALICIA:

Goodbye.

Finally, they break. Devlin leaves. Alicia, swooning like a schoolgirl,

leans on the door after she closes it behind him.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. U.S. EMBASSY - DAY

Devlin arrives at the EMBASSY, carrying a champagne bottle.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. PRESCOTT'S OFFICE - DAY

The champagne BOTTLE sits on a table in the office, a few minutes later.

Devlin slaps the table with his hand and rises from his chair, much to theconfusion of Prescott and another American official, BEARDSLEY.

PRESCOTT:

What is it, Devlin? What's the matter?

DEVLIN:

I don't know if she'll do it.

PRESCOTT:

What do you mean you don't think she'd --

You haven't discussed it with her, have you?

DEVLIN:

No, I didn't know what the job was until

this moment.

PRESCOTT:

Well, what do you mean she wouldn't do it?

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