29. Just Like a Woman-Eric

• FADE IN


• EXT. HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM-DAY


• SENATOR ELAINE WELLER stands at the front of a large congregation, giving a speech. Her gold hair hangs placidly at her shoulders. The lines of age under her eyes are unable to sifle their crystal blue sparkle. She gesticulates from time to time, drawing long applause from the crowd.


• SENATOR WELLER
• If we think we can continue this brand of politics, this deception, we are gravely mistaken. The people have lost faith in their senators, their president, and everyone in the body of politics. This is a direct consequence of our actions, but above all, because of our actions, they have lost faith in theirselves. I don't know about you America, but I'm ready to reclaim our virtue, our dignity.


• The crowd gives a standing ovation. Several hundred hold up signs and banners supporting Senator Weller.


• INT. MANSION-EVENING


• Mr. Weller prepares dinner in the kitchen. He listens to Elain's speech on the radio.


• MR. WELLER
• Honey? Dinner's ready. I made your favorite, breakfast for dinner. Eggs Benedict.


• SENATOR WELLER OS
• I'm not hungry.


• MR. WELLER OS
• You're still worried they're going to find out, aren't you?


• SENATOR WELLER OS
• They find out everything. You know that.


• MR. WELLER
• I know. But you chose to run. But hey, I'm here for you, babe.


• SENATOR WELLER walks into the kitchen, and hugs Mr. Weller.


• SENATOR WELLER
• Do you think we can trust that chinese doctor? He could make a lot of money exposing me yah know.


• MR. WELLER
• Yeah, our secret is safe with her.
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• Senator Weller walks to the master bedroom and pulls out a photo album. She leafs through it, and looks at younger photos of herself, as a man. She touches them.


• FADE TO BLACK