The Descendants Page #29

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ALEXANDRA:

Yeah, maybe.

After Alex and Julie share a quick kiss goodbye -- a common

custom in Hawaii -- Julie turns to Matt.

Matt leans in, but instead of going for her cheek, he kisses

her FULLY ON THE LIPS.

He pulls away, and they exchange a brief, vaguely erotic

look. Then he turns away and into the night.

112 INT. AIRPLANE - NIGHT 112

The plane is dark except for overhead READING LIGHTS. Again

Matt, Sid and the girls sit at the very BACK OF THE PLANE.

ALEXANDRA:

So when do you think he'll show up?

MATT:

I have no idea.

Sid leans forward from the middle seat.

SID:

Was he sorry? I hope he was sorry,

man. You could have told his wife, and

you didn't. I hope he knows how lucky

he is. I would have told her

everything. She deserves to know. Or

else she's going to be a dumb b*tch the

rest of her life.

ALEXANDRA:

Sid.

SID:

I'm just saying.

MATT:

No need to get creepy. Anyway, doesn't

matter. That's all behind us.

ALEXANDRA:

Yeah, the one we have to worry about

telling things to now is Scottie.

MATT:

I've asked Dr. Johnston to help us

break the news tomorrow.

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They turn to look at little Scottie, dead to the world in the

window seat.

113 INT. HOSPICE HALLWAY - DAY 113

Matt and the kids walk slowly through this different, calmer

wing of the hospital looking for the right room-number.

Finally they find it and push open the door into --

114 INT. HOSPICE ROOM - CONTINUOUS 114

While still a hospital room, there is no medical equipment

present. Bucolic colorful paintings on the wall are intended

to be uplifting. But unlike the expansive view outside

Elizabeth's ICU window, here the window looks out partially

at a CINDER-BLOCK WALL.

Sid and the Kings are greeted by DR. JOHNSTON and grief

counselor DR. HERMAN, who affects a comforting smile.

DR. JOHNSTON

Hello, everyone. Matt.

(off their greetings)

This is Dr. Herman, whom I told you

about. She works with us in

counseling.

DR. HERMAN

(locking eyes with all)

Hello, everyone. Hello. Hi. Hello.

The two professionals allow the Kings to turn their attention

to Elizabeth, who now lies with no machines at all. Around

her BALLOONS droop, FLOWERS wilt, get-well CARDS lie in a

pile. Elizabeth too is wilting and drooping. Her skin is

pasty, and her cheeks are hollow.

SCOTTIE:

How come Mom isn't on any more

machines? Is she getting better?

The adults exchange glances. Dr. Herman approaches Scottie.

DR. HERMAN

You must be Scottie.

(off her nod --)

Scottie, I have a present for you.

Dr. Herman hands her a little squeaky RUBBER OCTOPUS she

pulls from her pocket.

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DR. HERMAN (CONT'D)

That's right. It's an octopus. Such a

funny creature with its eight legs.

But did you know octopi are actually

extremely intelligent, like dogs and

cats? They have unique personalities,

and just like us they have a lot of

defense mechanisms. I'm sure you know

about the ink sac. She uses ink to

confuse her predators. She can

camouflage herself. She can emit

poison, and some can mimic more

dangerous creatures, like the eel. I

keep her to remind me of our defense

mechanisms -- our ink, our camouflage,

our poison, all the things we use to

keep away hurt. The reason Dr.

Johnston invited me here today is to

meet you, Scottie. I've heard a lot

about you.

SCOTTIE:

Like what?

DR. HERMAN

I've heard that you're a wonderful and

unique and spirited girl.

Dr. Herman shoots a look at Matt before continuing.

DR. HERMAN (CONT'D)

And I've heard your mom's not doing too

well and that she's going to die very

soon.

All watch Scottie react to this news.

SCOTTIE:

Dad, is that true?

MATT:

Yes, Scottie. It's true.

DR. HERMAN

You're going to have to be a very brave

girl right now, and you're surrounded

by people who love you. I came to meet

you and tell you that if you ever want

to talk about what you're feeling, I

would like to talk to you too. I can

help you face what's going on without

all the silly defense mechanisms that

work for an octopus but not for us.

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