Denise Garcia
Aug 22, 2017 · 1 min read

SCENE 9

EXT. EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA — COURTYARD — DAY

CANDICE (50’s) shares a patio table with COOPER (30’s). They are co-workers at a major biotech company, good friends and frequently eat lunch together. Today’s no exception.

COOPER: I really appreciated your time over the last few weeks. Your insight into your department’s inner workings has really been helpful during the long interview process. I don’t know how to thank you.

CANDICE: I think you’re the best person for the position and want you to shine. Really!

Cooper smiles, looks slightly embarrassed.

CANDICE (Continued): We need a strong director who won’t accept status quo and will be an advocate for our managers. With the company’s accelerated growth, it’s a crucial time for shoring up our department’s foundation.

COOPER: Margo by the way enjoyed the wine you brought over for dinner last week. She really enjoys your friendship too.

CANDICE: I’m saving a special merlot for promotion day. (Beat) But I’ll miss sharing a cube wall together…

COOPER (laughs): Me too. Won’t be the same working in an office by myself.

CANDICE: Think of it as a glass cube with windows! When is your final interview with Gary Carter?

COOPER: It was last yesterday.

CANDICE: So now you’re in a wait and see mode.

COOPER: I got the job.

CANDICE (playfully smacks his shoulder): Why didn’t you tell me sooner!

COOPER (reserved): You’re the first manager to know.

CANDICE: I’m so happy for you.

COOPER (stares down at his shoes): Unfortunately your employment here is terminated effective today.

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