EXT. DICK AND JANE'S BACK YARD -- AFTERNOON

               The party looks like the minions of Martha Stewart have
               swarmed over the place.  An afternoon's BBQ has been
               converted into career enhancement for Jane.

               Carl loiters around the big silver gas Weber, watching the
               women and the level of scotch in his tumbler.

               Carl's wife, Susan, the blonde from the college bar, sits
               tipsy but lady-like in a lawn chair, making friends with
               multiple wine coolers.  She watches Sara and Dick play.
               Jane stands by Alex, apparently giving party service
               direction.

                                   JANE
                         How is the apartment?

                                   ALEX
                         Fine.  Where is your husband?

               Jane nods toward Dick.

                                   JANE
                         Keep the glasses full, and watch
                         out for Carl; he's got wandering
                         hands.

               Dick plays with Sara.  They are in their own world.

                                   SARA
                         Daddy, be the monster.

                                   DICK
                         Arrrggghh... I'm gonna eat your
                         feet.

               Sara runs and giggles; Dick catches her waist and hugs her.

                                   DICK (CONT'D)
                         Have you been upside down today?

                                   SARA
                             (giggles)
                         No and you can't make me.

                                   DICK
                         Arrrgh...

               He flips her upside down and pretends to eat her feet.

               A black Lincoln Town Car pulls up and Jane's face looks
               like a sophomore girl expecting the captain of the football
               team.  An AFFLUENT COUPLE steps out of the car and walks up
               the yard.  In a snit, Jane goes to Dick.

                                   JANE
                         Dick, attend to the guests.

                                   DICK
                         I'm playing with tiny toes here.

               Jane approaches the affluent couple.

                                   JANE
                         Catherine, Marcello, it is so
                         good to see you again.

                                   CATHERINE
                         You too, dear, I missed your
                         straight talk and fanny kicking
                         during treatment meetings.

                                   MARCELLO
                         Cat, enough of that talk.

                                   CATHERINE
                         Of course, Dear.  Jane, is the
                         Senator here?  I am so looking
                         forward to discussing our support
                         for expanding your programs.

                                   JANE
                         Not yet, but I expect him soon.

                                   CATHERINE
                         I hear he has big plans for Jane,
                         maybe drug czar.

                                   JANE
                         I just want to do my part for
                         recovering women in this state.

                                   MARCELLO
                         Your program certainly helped
                         Cat.  I won't forget that.

                                   JANE
                         It wasn't anything.

                                   MARCELLO
                         Discretion is everything.

                                   CATHERINE
                         I realize you didn't know me when
                         Alan called to ask for help.

               Jane tries to look humble while Alex walks up wearing her
               cater waiter outfit.

                                   ALEX
                         Can I bring you a soft drink?

               Catherine smiles a "be kind to the servants smile."

                                   MARCELLO
                         Yes, diet coke for her, and a
                         scotch, no, Pepsi for me, with
                         ice.

               Alex heads for the bar area.  Catherine stares at Alex,
               trying to place her, looks at Jane, who gives her a slight
               nod yes.

                                   CATHERINE
                         Now off to the rest of your
                         guests. Marsh and I will be fine
                         until Alan arrives.

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