Nurse Betty Page #16

SUE ANN:

I wish I could help you, but I can't.

Wesley is hit by a flying action figure. He doesn't flinch.

Kids run by.

WESLEY:

Aren't they precious?

(BEAT)

Ma'am, she has a substantial death

benefit coming to her from the tragic

loss of her husband. Does she have any

relatives in the area?

SUE ANN:

No.

(BEAT)

Well, her grandparents are down in

Oklahoma, but that's it...

WESLEY:

I see. And are you in touch with Mrs.

Sizemore?

SUE ANN:

No. But I'm taping her show every day so

she can watch it when she comes back.

WESLEY:

Her show?

SUE ANN:

"A Reason to Love."

Wesley's eyes light up. He can't help himself.

WESLEY:

I see.

(BEAT)

Did Chloe testify?

51.

SUE ANN:

(reassuring)

I don't think she will. She's a slut, but

I just don't think she's that mean.

Jasmine'll bring her around...

WESLEY:

Jasmine... Do you have yesterday's show

on tape, by any chance?

Sue Ann holds the door open, smiling, and Wesley enters.

63 INT. TIP TOP DINER - KANSAS - DAY 63

Charlie nurses a cup of coffee at the counter while talking

to Darlene. His Federal Marshall's badge rests on the

counter. Shehands him two photos of Betty taken at her

birthday celebration. In one she's holding the cardboard

David Ravell. The other, a closeup shot.

CHARLIE:

... and how long did she work here?

DARLENE:

Oh, five years, give or take.

CHARLIE:

Hmm... you two in high school together?

DARLENE:

Aren't you a sweetheart... no, not quite.

Anyway, she's been with us awhile.

CHARLIE:

But she wanted more out of life, right?

DARLENE:

No... she just wanted something outta

life. Anything. And with Del, she

wasn't getting nothing. That's her

husband, Del. I'm sorry about what

happened and all, but that's the way I

feel about all of this...

CHARLIE:

I see.

(holding up photos)

May I?

DARLENE:

If it helps bring her back, be my

guest...

52.

CHARLIE:

Thank you for your cooperation.

(BEAT)

Just one more thing... did she ever talk

about getting rich?

DARLENE:

... who doesn't?

Darlene tries to smile and returns to the kitchen. Charlie

studies the snapshots, comparing them.

64 INT. APARTMENT/BEDROOM - DAY 64

Wesley is in bed on top of Joyce, humping her slowly.

WESLEY:

... and what kind of car does she drive?

JOYCE:

Well, she wanted a LeSabre, but Del made

her use that blue Corsica...

(BEAT)

So, is this what you boys'd call 'pumping

me for information?'

Joyce GIGGLES as Wesley stops moving.

WESLEY:

Did you say LeSabre?

JOYCE:

Look, she didn't kill Del over no car if

that's what you're thinking.

WESLEY:

But she could have taken one, right?

With her knees, Joyce prods him into humping her again.

JOYCE:

Maybe, but I don't think she had the

nerve. I know her. And I'm a pretty good

judge of character...

Joyce reaches for a cigarette on the nightstand and takes a

deep drag. Wesley closes his eyes and turns away, offended.

WESLEY:

... yeah, I can see that.

53.

65 EXT. DESERT ROAD - WILLIAMS, ARIZONA - DAY 65

Betty drives along a lonely stretch of highway that slowly

reveals a desert town in the distance.

66 INT. CANYON RANCH BAR - DAY 66

Big ol' place. Lots of wood and red leather. Betty rushes

in as the clock on the wall reads 2:58. The Town Drunk,

MERLE, is alone at the bar watching "Bass Masters" on a huge

TV screen. In front of him is a remote control. A FEW

OTHERS at tables.

Betty sidles up to the bar and sits down. She looks at

Merle, at the clock, at the remote.

BETTY:

Would you mind very much if I changed the

channel at three o'clock?

MERLE:

Yes.

He BURPS, then finally looks at her with bleary eyes.

BETTY:

Please? It's very important to me. "A

Reason to Love" comes on at three around

here.

He ignores her. Betty puts her wallet on the bar.

BETTY (cont'd)

I'll give you money.

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