Nurse Betty Page #44

149 INT. TIP TOP DINER - DAY 149

George and Betty sit across from one another in a booth.

Betty listens patiently. Her former co-workers try to remain

busy but can't help gawking.

GEORGE:

I'm sorry for what I did. It was

inexcusable. I'm sorry for the things I

said, and for not respecting you, and for

all the stupid things that...

Darlene approaches, puts a piece of paper on the table.

DARLENE:

When you have a minute...

GEORGE:

Look, I don't really like the whole idea

of autographs, and I'm kind of in the

middle of...

DARLENE:

Don't flatter yourself. It's the check.

She walks off.

GEORGE:

Oh. Of course... sorry.

BETTY:

(grabbing it up)

My treat. You were saying... something

about how stupid you've been?

143.

GEORGE:

Right... I was. I was an idiot, plain

and simple, and I hope you can find it in

your heart to forgive me. How's that?

BETTY:

Kinda like you'd been saying it since you

got on the plane...

GEORGE:

I have... did it sound that bad?

BETTY:

Mmm-hmm. Listen, I forgive you, Mr.

McCord...

GEORGE:

George...

BETTY:

... George. I do.

(BEAT)

My best friend once said if you were any

handsomer it would be a crime...

GEORGE:

Thanks...

BETTY:

... it's too bad you're such an a**hole.

'S the only thing that Del was ever right

about.

George winces... accepts it.

GEORGE:

No, that's... okay. Fair enough.

(BEAT)

So, now that we've sort of settled the

'a**hole' thing, is there any chance

you'll come back to the show? At all?

150 INT. TV DINER - DAY 150

Dr. David Ravell sits with Nurse Betty in a diner, catching a

bite to eat before going back on shift. They smile at one

another over their meals.

BETTY:

... there's always a chance, David.

DAVID:

Right. But will there be a tomorrow, and

the next day, and the next?

144.

BETTY:

(whispering to him)

Doctor, if you were any handsomer it'd be

a crime...

DAVID:

I guess that means you're free tonight.

Of course, it's up to you...

BETTY:

No, it's up to us. I love you, David.

And I want to see you tomorrow, and the

next day, and the next day...

(they kiss)

151 INT. TIP TOP DINER - DAY 151

Darlene, the other waitresses, the cooks and assorted

customers gather at the counter to watch Betty on television.

Sheriff Ballard beams from a nearby stool.

152 INT. SUE ANN'S HOUSE - DAY 152

The kids are out of control, but Sue Ann's oblivious. She

leaps from her chair.

SUE ANN:

That's my best friend!

153 INT. ROSA'S APARTMENT - DAY 153

Roy, Rosa, Danny and Sra. Herrera watch Betty lean across the

table, take David's face in her hands and move into a

romantic kiss.

On the sofa, Rosa takes Roy's hand in hers.

POSTSCRIPT:

Rosa Herrera received 11 phone calls off the

business cards Betty handed out. But she fell

in love with Roy Ostrey, married him and moved

to Kansas.

154 EXT. CAFE SISTINA - ROME - DAY 154

Betty watches the pilgrims on their way to St. Peter's as she

sips a cup of coffee. HER WAITER stands nearby with one eye

on a TV set that broadcasts "A Reason to Love" in Italian.

145.

BETTY:

Could I get some service here, please?

Without looking, the waiter approaches, tops off her cup and

moves back to watching the show. Betty smiles knowingly at

this, takes a sip and settles back in her seat. Slowly, the

world passes by.

POSTSCRIPT:

Betty Sizemore appeared in 63 episodes of "A

Reason to Love." She is using her earnings to pay

for a nursing degree and is currently on vacation in

Europe. The Europe.

FADE OUT:

THE END:

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