Million Dolar Baby - The Legacy

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Script Based on "Million Dollar Baby"Script Based on "Million Dollar Baby"Script Based on "Million Dollar Baby"Script Based on "Million Dollar Baby"

By: Luigi TalaricoBy: Luigi TalaricoBy: Luigi TalaricoBy: Luigi TalaricoStgo de Chile, 2006Stgo de Chile, 2006Stgo de Chile, 2006Stgo de Chile, 2006

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MILLION DOLLARMILLION DOLLARMILLION DOLLARMILLION DOLLAR BABy: THEBABy: THEBABy: THEBABy: THE LEGACYLEGACYLEGACYLEGACY

------------------SEQ.1: DIFFERENTSEQ.1: DIFFERENTSEQ.1: DIFFERENTSEQ.1: DIFFERENT PICTURESPICTURESPICTURESPICTURES OF MAGGIE FITZGERALD (MOOF MAGGIE FITZGERALD (MOOF MAGGIE FITZGERALD (MOOF MAGGIE FITZGERALD (MO

CUISHLE) ARRIVINGCUISHLE) ARRIVINGCUISHLE) ARRIVINGCUISHLE) ARRIVING ATATATAT FRANKIE DUNN'SFRANKIE DUNN'SFRANKIE DUNN'SFRANKIE DUNN'S GYMNASIUM,GYMNASIUM,GYMNASIUM,GYMNASIUM,PRACTISING, FIGHTINGPRACTISING, FIGHTINGPRACTISING, FIGHTINGPRACTISING, FIGHTING AND WINNING IN DIFFERENTAND WINNING IN DIFFERENTAND WINNING IN DIFFERENTAND WINNING IN DIFFERENTCONTESTS;CONTESTS;CONTESTS;CONTESTS; FACINGFACINGFACINGFACING BLUE BEAR BLUE BEAR BLUE BEAR BLUE BEAR FOR THE CHAMPION BELTFOR THE CHAMPION BELTFOR THE CHAMPION BELTFOR THE CHAMPION BELTAND, PUNCHED TREACHEROUSLY,AND, PUNCHED TREACHEROUSLY,AND, PUNCHED TREACHEROUSLY,AND, PUNCHED TREACHEROUSLY, DYINGDYINGDYINGDYING FINALLYFINALLYFINALLYFINALLY IN IN IN IN AN AN AN AN

HOSPITAL HOSPITAL HOSPITAL HOSPITAL, HELPED BY FRANKIE, HELPED BY FRANKIE, HELPED BY FRANKIE, HELPED BY FRANKIE. .. .

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Time looks different when VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Time looks different when VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Time looks different when VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Time looks different when you're getting old. It's like if repetition of you're getting old. It's like if repetition of you're getting old. It's like if repetition of you're getting old. It's like if repetition of memories finishes doing part of your presentmemories finishes doing part of your presentmemories finishes doing part of your presentmemories finishes doing part of your presenteven if you know that it's never the same, and even if you know that it's never the same, and even if you know that it's never the same, and even if you know that it's never the same, and you're not sure if you prefer it but, anyway,you're not sure if you prefer it but, anyway,you're not sure if you prefer it but, anyway,you're not sure if you prefer it but, anyway,

you begin waiting for something, perhaps you begin waiting for something, perhaps you begin waiting for something, perhaps you begin waiting for something, perhaps because past is always a little part of abecause past is always a little part of abecause past is always a little part of abecause past is always a little part of afutur.... Frankie knew that and maybe it's why futur.... Frankie knew that and maybe it's why futur.... Frankie knew that and maybe it's why futur.... Frankie knew that and maybe it's why

he refused to train Maggie when she arrived he refused to train Maggie when she arrived he refused to train Maggie when she arrived he refused to train Maggie when she arrived the first time from nowhere, with her smile the first time from nowhere, with her smile the first time from nowhere, with her smile the first time from nowhere, with her smile and her fists, like a star lightning a dark and her fists, like a star lightning a dark and her fists, like a star lightning a dark and her fists, like a star lightning a dark

past eating up like a worm, and the Blue Bear past eating up like a worm, and the Blue Bear past eating up like a worm, and the Blue Bear past eating up like a worm, and the Blue Bear arriving to dispel a dream that had begun to arriving to dispel a dream that had begun to arriving to dispel a dream that had begun to arriving to dispel a dream that had begun to become real.become real.become real.become real.

The images finish in dark and, the cameraThe images finish in dark and, the cameraThe images finish in dark and, the cameraThe images finish in dark and, the camera going goinggoinggoing back, the darkness becomes coffee of a coffeepot; an back, the darkness becomes coffee of a coffeepot; an back, the darkness becomes coffee of a coffeepot; an back, the darkness becomes coffee of a coffeepot; an hand serves the coffee in a cup and we see that it’s hand serves the coffee in a cup and we see that it’s hand serves the coffee in a cup and we see that it’s hand serves the coffee in a cup and we see that it’s

Frankie’s hand, sitting at the bar of his restaurant,Frankie’s hand, sitting at the bar of his restaurant,Frankie’s hand, sitting at the bar of his restaurant,Frankie’s hand, sitting at the bar of his restaurant,eating a piece of lemon pie, sad.eating a piece of lemon pie, sad.eating a piece of lemon pie, sad.eating a piece of lemon pie, sad.

SEC.2: DAY. IN THE GYMNASIUM; IN THE OFFICE.SEC.2: DAY. IN THE GYMNASIUM; IN THE OFFICE.SEC.2: DAY. IN THE GYMNASIUM; IN THE OFFICE.SEC.2: DAY. IN THE GYMNASIUM; IN THE OFFICE.Scrap arranges things of Frankie and Maggie. Then heScrap arranges things of Frankie and Maggie. Then heScrap arranges things of Frankie and Maggie. Then heScrap arranges things of Frankie and Maggie. Then heenters in the gymnasium.enters in the gymnasium.enters in the gymnasium.enters in the gymnasium.

SCRAP: ¿All right, Danger?SCRAP: ¿All right, Danger?SCRAP: ¿All right, Danger?SCRAP: ¿All right, Danger?

DANGER:DANGER:DANGER:DANGER: (jumping and hitting)(jumping and hitting)(jumping and hitting)(jumping and hitting) Oh, yes, Mr. Scrap. IOh, yes, Mr. Scrap. IOh, yes, Mr. Scrap. IOh, yes, Mr. Scrap. I

think that finely I'm feeling that. Aha.think that finely I'm feeling that. Aha.think that finely I'm feeling that. Aha.think that finely I'm feeling that. Aha.SCRAP: That's good, it's a beginning.SCRAP: That's good, it's a beginning.SCRAP: That's good, it's a beginning.SCRAP: That's good, it's a beginning.

DANGER: Thank you, Mr Scrap; and do you think...,IDANGER: Thank you, Mr Scrap; and do you think...,IDANGER: Thank you, Mr Scrap; and do you think...,IDANGER: Thank you, Mr Scrap; and do you think...,I mean... mean... mean... mean... (moving the head to and fro)(moving the head to and fro)(moving the head to and fro)(moving the head to and fro) You think IYou think IYou think IYou think I

could have a fight one day, you know, a truecould have a fight one day, you know, a truecould have a fight one day, you know, a truecould have a fight one day, you know, a trueone? I don't tell I 'll win fastly, even maybe Ione? I don't tell I 'll win fastly, even maybe Ione? I don't tell I 'll win fastly, even maybe Ione? I don't tell I 'll win fastly, even maybe Iwon't but...won't but...won't but...won't but... (with a grimace)(with a grimace)(with a grimace)(with a grimace) I don’t know...II don’t know...II don’t know...II don’t know...Ifeel prepared.feel prepared.feel prepared.feel prepared.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (sceptic)

(sceptic)(sceptic)(sceptic) Do you? Hum...Well, I don't think

Do you? Hum...Well, I don't thinkDo you? Hum...Well, I don't thinkDo you? Hum...Well, I don't think

so, Danger, but if you want, you can try with so, Danger, but if you want, you can try with so, Danger, but if you want, you can try with so, Danger, but if you want, you can try with Dylan.Dylan.Dylan.Dylan.

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VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Danger was a good boy butVOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Danger was a good boy butVOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Danger was a good boy butVOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Danger was a good boy butboxing asks for more than only wishes and he boxing asks for more than only wishes and he boxing asks for more than only wishes and he boxing asks for more than only wishes and he knew that better than anyone, even if for knew that better than anyone, even if for knew that better than anyone, even if for knew that better than anyone, even if for someones, vocation is an hard way, and who someones, vocation is an hard way, and who someones, vocation is an hard way, and who someones, vocation is an hard way, and who

knows? Maybe he was really born for that.knows? Maybe he was really born for that.knows? Maybe he was really born for that.knows? Maybe he was really born for that.Alistair O'Neal, reporter, enters, looking forAlistair O'Neal, reporter, enters, looking forAlistair O'Neal, reporter, enters, looking forAlistair O'Neal, reporter, enters, looking forsomeone. A boxer, hitting a punching ball, shows him someone. A boxer, hitting a punching ball, shows him someone. A boxer, hitting a punching ball, shows him someone. A boxer, hitting a punching ball, shows him Scrap. He gets closer.Scrap. He gets closer.Scrap. He gets closer.Scrap. He gets closer.

ALISTAIR: Excuse me, I'm talking with ALISTAIR: Excuse me, I'm talking with ALISTAIR: Excuse me, I'm talking with ALISTAIR: Excuse me, I'm talking with Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap ???? SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (folding his arms)(folding his arms)(folding his arms)(folding his arms) It depends on what you wantIt depends on what you wantIt depends on what you wantIt depends on what you want

with him. As I know, he already paied the rent.with him. As I know, he already paied the rent.with him. As I know, he already paied the rent.with him. As I know, he already paied the rent.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (laughing)(laughing)(laughing)(laughing) Oh, don't worry, I didn't comeOh, don't worry, I didn't comeOh, don't worry, I didn't comeOh, don't worry, I didn't comefor that. Actually, I'm a reporter offor that. Actually, I'm a reporter offor that. Actually, I'm a reporter offor that. Actually, I'm a reporter of Fitness Fitness Fitness Fitness Review Review Review Review and I just would like to make you a fewand I just would like to make you a fewand I just would like to make you a fewand I just would like to make you a fewquestions about Mr Frank Dunn...questions about Mr Frank Dunn...questions about Mr Frank Dunn...questions about Mr Frank Dunn...

SCRAP: Oh, I'm sorry, you came late, I answered allSCRAP: Oh, I'm sorry, you came late, I answered allSCRAP: Oh, I'm sorry, you came late, I answered allSCRAP: Oh, I'm sorry, you came late, I answered allthe questions two years ago and I don't reallythe questions two years ago and I don't reallythe questions two years ago and I don't reallythe questions two years ago and I don't reallywant to start again; but if you want, you canwant to start again; but if you want, you canwant to start again; but if you want, you canwant to start again; but if you want, you can

buy old magazines, you'll find all the buy old magazines, you'll find all the buy old magazines, you'll find all the buy old magazines, you'll find all theinformation you need even to write a book...information you need even to write a book...information you need even to write a book...information you need even to write a book... (he (he (he (he begins to go away)begins to go away)begins to go away)begins to go away)

ALISTAIR: Ey! Wait! Please...Give me a moment. My nameALISTAIR: Ey! Wait! Please...Give me a moment. My nameALISTAIR: Ey! Wait! Please...Give me a moment. My nameALISTAIR: Ey! Wait! Please...Give me a moment. My nameis Alistair O'Neil and you can be sure that Iis Alistair O'Neil and you can be sure that Iis Alistair O'Neil and you can be sure that Iis Alistair O'Neil and you can be sure that Iwon’t make you lose you're time...won’t make you lose you're time...won’t make you lose you're time...won’t make you lose you're time...

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (without looking at him)(without looking at him)(without looking at him)(without looking at him) Well, we alreadyWell, we alreadyWell, we alreadyWell, we alreadyloose some.loose some.loose some.loose some.

ALISTAIR: Yes, you're right, but please, listen toALISTAIR: Yes, you're right, but please, listen toALISTAIR: Yes, you're right, but please, listen toALISTAIR: Yes, you're right, but please, listen to me. I saw all the fights Frankie Dunn directed me. I saw all the fights Frankie Dunn directed me. I saw all the fights Frankie Dunn directed me. I saw all the fights Frankie Dunn directed

and...and...and...and...

SCRAP: Oh, not all, little boy, not all.SCRAP: Oh, not all, little boy, not all.SCRAP: Oh, not all, little boy, not all.SCRAP: Oh, not all, little boy, not all.

ALISTAIR: Well, surely, but I'm talking of thoseALISTAIR: Well, surely, but I'm talking of thoseALISTAIR: Well, surely, but I'm talking of thoseALISTAIR: Well, surely, but I'm talking of thosefought by Maggie Fitzgerald, the amazingfought by Maggie Fitzgerald, the amazingfought by Maggie Fitzgerald, the amazingfought by Maggie Fitzgerald, the amazing Mo Mo Mo Mo Cuishle Cuishle Cuishle Cuishle , and you would remember that when she, and you would remember that when she, and you would remember that when she, and you would remember that when shedied, it's not only a great fighter whodied, it's not only a great fighter whodied, it's not only a great fighter whodied, it's not only a great fighter whodisappeared of Boxing World, it's a legenddisappeared of Boxing World, it's a legenddisappeared of Boxing World, it's a legenddisappeared of Boxing World, it's a legendthat...that...that...that...

SCRAP: Mr. O'Neil, I would appreciate if you don'tSCRAP: Mr. O'Neil, I would appreciate if you don'tSCRAP: Mr. O'Neil, I would appreciate if you don'tSCRAP: Mr. O'Neil, I would appreciate if you don'ttalk about something you really don't know, andtalk about something you really don't know, andtalk about something you really don't know, andtalk about something you really don't know, andas I suppose you're trying to be famous withoutas I suppose you're trying to be famous withoutas I suppose you're trying to be famous withoutas I suppose you're trying to be famous without

breaking yourself a nail, and I think that's OK, breaking yourself a nail, and I think that's OK, breaking yourself a nail, and I think that's OK, breaking yourself a nail, and I think that's OK,

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you'll doing the right thing going out by thisyou'll doing the right thing going out by thisyou'll doing the right thing going out by thisyou'll doing the right thing going out by thisdoor and never coming here again. Is that clear?door and never coming here again. Is that clear?door and never coming here again. Is that clear?door and never coming here again. Is that clear?

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (after observing him)(after observing him)(after observing him)(after observing him) Oh, yes, absolutely.Oh, yes, absolutely.Oh, yes, absolutely.Oh, yes, absolutely.But, you know, when I look at this place, IBut, you know, when I look at this place, IBut, you know, when I look at this place, IBut, you know, when I look at this place, I

can't believe that such thing had could borncan't believe that such thing had could borncan't believe that such thing had could borncan't believe that such thing had could born here, really. here, really. here, really. here, really.

DANGER:DANGER:DANGER:DANGER: (arriving, ready to fight)(arriving, ready to fight)(arriving, ready to fight)(arriving, ready to fight) Is there aIs there aIs there aIs there aproblem,problem,problem,problem, Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap ????

SCRAP: No, Danger, this man is just leaving us, don’tSCRAP: No, Danger, this man is just leaving us, don’tSCRAP: No, Danger, this man is just leaving us, don’tSCRAP: No, Danger, this man is just leaving us, don’tyou?you?you?you?

ALISTAIR: I'm not talking about the place, I mean,ALISTAIR: I'm not talking about the place, I mean,ALISTAIR: I'm not talking about the place, I mean,ALISTAIR: I'm not talking about the place, I mean,I just...I just...I just...I just... (with anger)(with anger)(with anger)(with anger) don't feeldon't feeldon't feeldon't feel that fire that fire that fire that fire . You. You. You. Youknow what? There's nothing here. You're in a godknow what? There's nothing here. You're in a godknow what? There's nothing here. You're in a godknow what? There's nothing here. You're in a goddamn grave and you're dying in.damn grave and you're dying in.damn grave and you're dying in.damn grave and you're dying in. (He goes away to (He goes away to (He goes away to (He goes away to the exit)the exit)the exit)the exit)

SCRAP: Ey, wait.SCRAP: Ey, wait.SCRAP: Ey, wait.SCRAP: Ey, wait.

ALISTAIR: Yes, what?ALISTAIR: Yes, what?ALISTAIR: Yes, what?ALISTAIR: Yes, what?

SCRAP: What did you just tell?SCRAP: What did you just tell?SCRAP: What did you just tell?SCRAP: What did you just tell?

ALISTAIR: What you heard, and you know I'm right.ALISTAIR: What you heard, and you know I'm right.ALISTAIR: What you heard, and you know I'm right.ALISTAIR: What you heard, and you know I'm right.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (after a silence)...(after a silence)...(after a silence)...(after a silence)... And what a pamper's kidAnd what a pamper's kidAnd what a pamper's kidAnd what a pamper's kidlike you know aboutlike you know aboutlike you know aboutlike you know about fire fire fire fire ????

ALISTAIR: I was expecting you tell me.ALISTAIR: I was expecting you tell me.ALISTAIR: I was expecting you tell me.ALISTAIR: I was expecting you tell me.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (smiling, ironic)(smiling, ironic)(smiling, ironic)(smiling, ironic) Why? You want to learnWhy? You want to learnWhy? You want to learnWhy? You want to learn boxing? boxing? boxing? boxing?

ALISTAIR: No, but I want to fight for an idea and IALISTAIR: No, but I want to fight for an idea and IALISTAIR: No, but I want to fight for an idea and IALISTAIR: No, but I want to fight for an idea and Ineed help for that. Now, tell me: who wasneed help for that. Now, tell me: who wasneed help for that. Now, tell me: who wasneed help for that. Now, tell me: who wasMaggie, for Frankie Dunn? Just a dream?Maggie, for Frankie Dunn? Just a dream?Maggie, for Frankie Dunn? Just a dream?Maggie, for Frankie Dunn? Just a dream?

SCRAP: She was like a daughter for him. You canSCRAP: She was like a daughter for him. You canSCRAP: She was like a daughter for him. You canSCRAP: She was like a daughter for him. You canimagine what's a daughter?imagine what's a daughter?imagine what's a daughter?imagine what's a daughter?

ALISTAIR: No, I didn't have that pleasure yet.ALISTAIR: No, I didn't have that pleasure yet.ALISTAIR: No, I didn't have that pleasure yet.ALISTAIR: No, I didn't have that pleasure yet.

SCRAP: So, you see, you can't understand somethingSCRAP: So, you see, you can't understand somethingSCRAP: So, you see, you can't understand somethingSCRAP: So, you see, you can't understand somethingyou don't know, you have to live it first. Now,you don't know, you have to live it first. Now,you don't know, you have to live it first. Now,you don't know, you have to live it first. Now,

have a nice day and please don't come again. have a nice day and please don't come again. have a nice day and please don't come again. have a nice day and please don't come again.

The boxer enters.The boxer enters.The boxer enters.The boxer enters.

SCRAP: Hello, ..., what a surprise. A long time, ah?SCRAP: Hello, ..., what a surprise. A long time, ah?SCRAP: Hello, ..., what a surprise. A long time, ah?SCRAP: Hello, ..., what a surprise. A long time, ah?

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THE BOXER: Yes, Scrap. Too much. ... I was coming toTHE BOXER: Yes, Scrap. Too much. ... I was coming toTHE BOXER: Yes, Scrap. Too much. ... I was coming toTHE BOXER: Yes, Scrap. Too much. ... I was coming tosee Frankie.see Frankie.see Frankie.see Frankie.

SCRAP: But I suppose you know he left long time ago.SCRAP: But I suppose you know he left long time ago.SCRAP: But I suppose you know he left long time ago.SCRAP: But I suppose you know he left long time ago.

THE BOXER: Yes, I know that, I read about that and ITHE BOXER: Yes, I know that, I read about that and ITHE BOXER: Yes, I know that, I read about that and ITHE BOXER: Yes, I know that, I read about that and Iwould like to apologize to didn't come before.would like to apologize to didn't come before.would like to apologize to didn't come before.would like to apologize to didn't come before.(He looks at him with shame)(He looks at him with shame)(He looks at him with shame)(He looks at him with shame) I'm sorry, I haveI'm sorry, I haveI'm sorry, I haveI'm sorry, I have

been so busy with the fights... been so busy with the fights... been so busy with the fights... been so busy with the fights...

SCRAP: That's ok, you got nothing to apologize. YouSCRAP: That's ok, you got nothing to apologize. YouSCRAP: That's ok, you got nothing to apologize. YouSCRAP: That's ok, you got nothing to apologize. Youtook your way and it was your time. Frankie gottook your way and it was your time. Frankie gottook your way and it was your time. Frankie gottook your way and it was your time. Frankie gotit too late but with time he took it well.it too late but with time he took it well.it too late but with time he took it well.it too late but with time he took it well.

THE BOXER:THE BOXER:THE BOXER:THE BOXER: (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) You should know, I’ve gotYou should know, I’ve gotYou should know, I’ve gotYou should know, I’ve gota really bad season this year.a really bad season this year.a really bad season this year.a really bad season this year.

SCRAP: Yes, well, you’ve got better. How is Tommy?SCRAP: Yes, well, you’ve got better. How is Tommy?SCRAP: Yes, well, you’ve got better. How is Tommy?SCRAP: Yes, well, you’ve got better. How is Tommy?

THE BOXER: He's fine; he's a good manager, but I goTHE BOXER: He's fine; he's a good manager, but I goTHE BOXER: He's fine; he's a good manager, but I goTHE BOXER: He's fine; he's a good manager, but I gothrough a bad patch; I guess I lost my swing andthrough a bad patch; I guess I lost my swing andthrough a bad patch; I guess I lost my swing andthrough a bad patch; I guess I lost my swing andI really need to see Frankie. Please, Scrap, ifI really need to see Frankie. Please, Scrap, ifI really need to see Frankie. Please, Scrap, ifI really need to see Frankie. Please, Scrap, ifyou can, tell me where I can find him.you can, tell me where I can find him.you can, tell me where I can find him.you can, tell me where I can find him.

SCRAP: I know, but I'm sorry, I really don't knowSCRAP: I know, but I'm sorry, I really don't knowSCRAP: I know, but I'm sorry, I really don't knowSCRAP: I know, but I'm sorry, I really don't knowwhere he is. You know he disappeared overnight,where he is. You know he disappeared overnight,where he is. You know he disappeared overnight,where he is. You know he disappeared overnight,and I didn't heard about him anymore.and I didn't heard about him anymore.and I didn't heard about him anymore.and I didn't heard about him anymore.

THE BOXER: Hum...I see.THE BOXER: Hum...I see.THE BOXER: Hum...I see.THE BOXER: Hum...I see.SCRAP: Anyway, you know that you can come here whenSCRAP: Anyway, you know that you can come here whenSCRAP: Anyway, you know that you can come here whenSCRAP: Anyway, you know that you can come here when

you want, your sweatyou want, your sweatyou want, your sweatyou want, your sweat is still on those ropes.is still on those ropes.is still on those ropes.is still on those ropes.

THE BOXER:THE BOXER:THE BOXER:THE BOXER: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Yes, thanks, Scrap. Well, if youYes, thanks, Scrap. Well, if youYes, thanks, Scrap. Well, if youYes, thanks, Scrap. Well, if youfind out anything about him, anything, pleasefind out anything about him, anything, pleasefind out anything about him, anything, pleasefind out anything about him, anything, pleasecall me, ok?call me, ok?call me, ok?call me, ok?

SCRAP: Ok, don’t worry, I will.SCRAP: Ok, don’t worry, I will.SCRAP: Ok, don’t worry, I will.SCRAP: Ok, don’t worry, I will.

THE BOXER:THE BOXER:THE BOXER:THE BOXER: (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) Well, good to see you.Well, good to see you.Well, good to see you.Well, good to see you.

SCRAP: Yes, me too.SCRAP: Yes, me too.SCRAP: Yes, me too.SCRAP: Yes, me too.

The boxer leaves.The boxer leaves.The boxer leaves.The boxer leaves.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (to Alistair)(to Alistair)(to Alistair)(to Alistair) And you, you're still here?And you, you're still here?And you, you're still here?And you, you're still here?

ALISTAIR: Yes, and I see that Frankie is still all aALISTAIR: Yes, and I see that Frankie is still all aALISTAIR: Yes, and I see that Frankie is still all aALISTAIR: Yes, and I see that Frankie is still all alegend.legend.legend.legend.

SCRAP: Yes, but it's not really you're business, soSCRAP: Yes, but it's not really you're business, soSCRAP: Yes, but it's not really you're business, soSCRAP: Yes, but it's not really you're business, soplease, keep your way and don’t forget toplease, keep your way and don’t forget toplease, keep your way and don’t forget toplease, keep your way and don’t forget toclose the door when you’ll leave.close the door when you’ll leave.close the door when you’ll leave.close the door when you’ll leave.

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He goes away. Alistair watchs him going away and He goes away. Alistair watchs him going away and He goes away. Alistair watchs him going away and He goes away. Alistair watchs him going away andwrites some notes in a little diary.writes some notes in a little diary.writes some notes in a little diary.writes some notes in a little diary.

SEC 3: IN A PARK; AMY DUNN RUNS ALONE LISTENING MUSICSEC 3: IN A PARK; AMY DUNN RUNS ALONE LISTENING MUSICSEC 3: IN A PARK; AMY DUNN RUNS ALONE LISTENING MUSICSEC 3: IN A PARK; AMY DUNN RUNS ALONE LISTENING MUSIC

WITH A DISC MAN.WITH A DISC MAN.WITH A DISC MAN.WITH A DISC MAN.VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was like a bullet anxious VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was like a bullet anxious VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was like a bullet anxious VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was like a bullet anxious

to be shot; and even if she knew nothing aboutto be shot; and even if she knew nothing aboutto be shot; and even if she knew nothing aboutto be shot; and even if she knew nothing about her grandfather, she had mysteriously the same her grandfather, she had mysteriously the same her grandfather, she had mysteriously the same her grandfather, she had mysteriously the same

blood, blend of bad mood and gravity, but, atblood, blend of bad mood and gravity, but, atblood, blend of bad mood and gravity, but, atblood, blend of bad mood and gravity, but, atthe same time, she was very much alike Maggie,the same time, she was very much alike Maggie,the same time, she was very much alike Maggie,the same time, she was very much alike Maggie,with that smile of little girl and those greatwith that smile of little girl and those greatwith that smile of little girl and those greatwith that smile of little girl and those greateyes atonished. Strange kinships that could eyes atonished. Strange kinships that could eyes atonished. Strange kinships that could eyes atonished. Strange kinships that could foretell the worst.foretell the worst.foretell the worst.foretell the worst.

She receives a call on her cellphone; she looks atShe receives a call on her cellphone; she looks atShe receives a call on her cellphone; she looks atShe receives a call on her cellphone; she looks atthe number and she answers.the number and she answers.the number and she answers.the number and she answers.

AMY: Hello, mum.AMY: Hello, mum.AMY: Hello, mum.AMY: Hello, mum.

VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Hello, darling, where are you? VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Hello, darling, where are you? VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Hello, darling, where are you? VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Hello, darling, where are you?

AMY: I'm still running, why?AMY: I'm still running, why?AMY: I'm still running, why?AMY: I'm still running, why?

VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Oh come on, Amy! Hurry up, it's 8 VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Oh come on, Amy! Hurry up, it's 8 VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Oh come on, Amy! Hurry up, it's 8 VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: Oh come on, Amy! Hurry up, it's 8 and half, you didn't finished Taylor's file and half, you didn't finished Taylor's file and half, you didn't finished Taylor's file and half, you didn't finished Taylor's file and I must be in the court in two hours! How and I must be in the court in two hours! How and I must be in the court in two hours! How and I must be in the court in two hours! How

you think we will manage to do it if you don'tyou think we will manage to do it if you don'tyou think we will manage to do it if you don'tyou think we will manage to do it if you don't help me a little? Your lawyer’s title is a help me a little? Your lawyer’s title is a help me a little? Your lawyer’s title is a help me a little? Your lawyer’s title is a paper if you don't work, and work, we got a paper if you don't work, and work, we got a paper if you don't work, and work, we got a paper if you don't work, and work, we got a

lot! lot! lot! lot!

AMY: Don't worry, I arrived soon, indeed I was comingAMY: Don't worry, I arrived soon, indeed I was comingAMY: Don't worry, I arrived soon, indeed I was comingAMY: Don't worry, I arrived soon, indeed I was coming back. back. back. back.

VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: I hope so. See you later.VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: I hope so. See you later.VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: I hope so. See you later.VOICE OF SUSAN DUNN: I hope so. See you later.

Amy keeps running and gets at a kiosk.Amy keeps running and gets at a kiosk.Amy keeps running and gets at a kiosk.Amy keeps running and gets at a kiosk.

KIOSK'S WOMAN: Hello, honey; what I give you?KIOSK'S WOMAN: Hello, honey; what I give you?KIOSK'S WOMAN: Hello, honey; what I give you?KIOSK'S WOMAN: Hello, honey; what I give you?

AMY: A mineral water, a little bottle please.AMY: A mineral water, a little bottle please.AMY: A mineral water, a little bottle please.AMY: A mineral water, a little bottle please.

VOICE OF A MAN:VOICE OF A MAN:VOICE OF A MAN:VOICE OF A MAN: (amically)(amically)(amically)(amically) Hello, Amy, how are you? Hello, Amy, how are you? Hello, Amy, how are you? Hello, Amy, how are you?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (reconizing him; dry)(reconizing him; dry)(reconizing him; dry)(reconizing him; dry) Not so fine now, Patrick. Not so fine now, Patrick. Not so fine now, Patrick. Not so fine now, Patrick.

PATRICK: Oh come on! You're still anger? How ' you doPATRICK: Oh come on! You're still anger? How ' you doPATRICK: Oh come on! You're still anger? How ' you doPATRICK: Oh come on! You're still anger? How ' you dothat?that?that?that?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (ironic)(ironic)(ironic)(ironic) I just have some memory, and I rememberI just have some memory, and I rememberI just have some memory, and I rememberI just have some memory, and I rememberthat the last time I saw you, you was the sonthat the last time I saw you, you was the sonthat the last time I saw you, you was the sonthat the last time I saw you, you was the son

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of beach who lets me for a blond doll. Didn'tof beach who lets me for a blond doll. Didn'tof beach who lets me for a blond doll. Didn'tof beach who lets me for a blond doll. Didn'tyou?you?you?you?

PATRICK: You're still the same, you never forgive,PATRICK: You're still the same, you never forgive,PATRICK: You're still the same, you never forgive,PATRICK: You're still the same, you never forgive,ah? I told you it has been just a stupidah? I told you it has been just a stupidah? I told you it has been just a stupidah? I told you it has been just a stupid

flirt, things happened and ...flirt, things happened and ...flirt, things happened and ...flirt, things happened and ...KIOSK'S WOMAN:KIOSK'S WOMAN:KIOSK'S WOMAN:KIOSK'S WOMAN: (giving her an half liter bottle and (giving her an half liter bottle and (giving her an half liter bottle and (giving her an half liter bottle and

having a disdain look to Patrick) having a disdain look to Patrick) having a disdain look to Patrick) having a disdain look to Patrick) Here you Here you Here you Here you have. It's one dollar. have. It's one dollar. have. It's one dollar. have. It's one dollar.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (to Patrick)(to Patrick)(to Patrick)(to Patrick) Aha.Aha.Aha.Aha. (paying)(paying)(paying)(paying) Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you. (to (to (to (to Patrick)Patrick)Patrick)Patrick) And what happened now? She let you?And what happened now? She let you?And what happened now? She let you?And what happened now? She let you?

PATRICK: Oh, no! No! Indeed I never call her again, IPATRICK: Oh, no! No! Indeed I never call her again, IPATRICK: Oh, no! No! Indeed I never call her again, IPATRICK: Oh, no! No! Indeed I never call her again, Iswear.swear.swear.swear.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (drinking, ironic)(drinking, ironic)(drinking, ironic)(drinking, ironic) Ah, so now you're fine. GoodAh, so now you're fine. GoodAh, so now you're fine. GoodAh, so now you're fine. Goodfor you.for you.for you.for you. (to kiosk's woman)(to kiosk's woman)(to kiosk's woman)(to kiosk's woman) Good bye.Good bye.Good bye.Good bye. (she (she (she (she wants to goes away but Patrick takes her arm)wants to goes away but Patrick takes her arm)wants to goes away but Patrick takes her arm)wants to goes away but Patrick takes her arm)

PATRICK: Wait, Amy.PATRICK: Wait, Amy.PATRICK: Wait, Amy.PATRICK: Wait, Amy.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (getting suddently angry, very dry)(getting suddently angry, very dry)(getting suddently angry, very dry)(getting suddently angry, very dry) No, you No, you No, you No, youwait, what do you think you're doing?wait, what do you think you're doing?wait, what do you think you're doing?wait, what do you think you're doing?

PATRICK: I'm trying to talk with you. Can I?PATRICK: I'm trying to talk with you. Can I?PATRICK: I'm trying to talk with you. Can I?PATRICK: I'm trying to talk with you. Can I?

AMY: There's nothing to talk about. Your words canAMY: There's nothing to talk about. Your words canAMY: There's nothing to talk about. Your words canAMY: There's nothing to talk about. Your words canchange your acts because they can't changechange your acts because they can't changechange your acts because they can't changechange your acts because they can't changeyou, and you won’t, will you?you, and you won’t, will you?you, and you won’t, will you?you, and you won’t, will you? (keeping quiet(keeping quiet(keeping quiet(keeping quiet

him waving her hand) him waving her hand) him waving her hand) him waving her hand) Sh... Now, just carry onSh... Now, just carry onSh... Now, just carry onSh... Now, just carry onyou way and, please, never touch me again or Iyou way and, please, never touch me again or Iyou way and, please, never touch me again or Iyou way and, please, never touch me again or Iswear I destroy your pretty face. You get it?swear I destroy your pretty face. You get it?swear I destroy your pretty face. You get it?swear I destroy your pretty face. You get it?

PATRICK:PATRICK:PATRICK:PATRICK: (desappointed,he nods slowly with the head)(desappointed,he nods slowly with the head)(desappointed,he nods slowly with the head)(desappointed,he nods slowly with the head)I get you're crazy.I get you're crazy.I get you're crazy.I get you're crazy.

Patrick, goes away.Patrick, goes away.Patrick, goes away.Patrick, goes away.

KIOSK'S WOMAN: You did well, honey, this man is not aKIOSK'S WOMAN: You did well, honey, this man is not aKIOSK'S WOMAN: You did well, honey, this man is not aKIOSK'S WOMAN: You did well, honey, this man is not agood person, he never looks at the eyes, andgood person, he never looks at the eyes, andgood person, he never looks at the eyes, andgood person, he never looks at the eyes, andnever get confidence to someone who don't looknever get confidence to someone who don't looknever get confidence to someone who don't looknever get confidence to someone who don't lookyou at your face; generally, he just want youryou at your face; generally, he just want youryou at your face; generally, he just want youryou at your face; generally, he just want yourass.ass.ass.ass.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (laughing)(laughing)(laughing)(laughing) Yes, I guess, and thanks for theYes, I guess, and thanks for theYes, I guess, and thanks for theYes, I guess, and thanks for theadvice.advice.advice.advice.

KIOSK'S WOMAN:KIOSK'S WOMAN:KIOSK'S WOMAN:KIOSK'S WOMAN: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) That's fine, sweety, I metThat's fine, sweety, I metThat's fine, sweety, I metThat's fine, sweety, I met many jackasses in my all life, I can tell you. many jackasses in my all life, I can tell you. many jackasses in my all life, I can tell you. many jackasses in my all life, I can tell you.

And as told a big manager, remember to protectAnd as told a big manager, remember to protectAnd as told a big manager, remember to protectAnd as told a big manager, remember to protectyourself, baby, ever.yourself, baby, ever.yourself, baby, ever.yourself, baby, ever.

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AMY: It's a good saying. Smart guy.AMY: It's a good saying. Smart guy.AMY: It's a good saying. Smart guy.AMY: It's a good saying. Smart guy.

KIOSK'S WOMAN: Oh yes, but ...Oh! Of course, you don'tKIOSK'S WOMAN: Oh yes, but ...Oh! Of course, you don'tKIOSK'S WOMAN: Oh yes, but ...Oh! Of course, you don'tKIOSK'S WOMAN: Oh yes, but ...Oh! Of course, you don'tknow anything about boxing, do you?know anything about boxing, do you?know anything about boxing, do you?know anything about boxing, do you?

Amy denied with the head opening the bottle.Amy denied with the head opening the bottle.Amy denied with the head opening the bottle.Amy denied with the head opening the bottle.

KIOSK'S WOMAN: I know a little because of my husband,KIOSK'S WOMAN: I know a little because of my husband,KIOSK'S WOMAN: I know a little because of my husband,KIOSK'S WOMAN: I know a little because of my husband,well, he only fights with his socks but hewell, he only fights with his socks but hewell, he only fights with his socks but hewell, he only fights with his socks but hedon't loose any broadcast. Look, if you want,don't loose any broadcast. Look, if you want,don't loose any broadcast. Look, if you want,don't loose any broadcast. Look, if you want,I’ve got an interesting article about the man,I’ve got an interesting article about the man,I’ve got an interesting article about the man,I’ve got an interesting article about the man,I'm sure you will like it a lot.I'm sure you will like it a lot.I'm sure you will like it a lot.I'm sure you will like it a lot. (finding the (finding the (finding the (finding the review)review)review)review) Ah, is here.Ah, is here.Ah, is here.Ah, is here. (giving it to her)(giving it to her)(giving it to her)(giving it to her) Take,Take,Take,Take,take, my love, I give it to you.take, my love, I give it to you.take, my love, I give it to you.take, my love, I give it to you.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) Oh, thanks, but...Oh, thanks, but...Oh, thanks, but...Oh, thanks, but...

KIOSK'S WOMAN: Don't worry, it's a gift, and youKIOSK'S WOMAN: Don't worry, it's a gift, and youKIOSK'S WOMAN: Don't worry, it's a gift, and youKIOSK'S WOMAN: Don't worry, it's a gift, and youdeserve it. Come when you want and we candeserve it. Come when you want and we candeserve it. Come when you want and we candeserve it. Come when you want and we cantalk, your a nice girl.talk, your a nice girl.talk, your a nice girl.talk, your a nice girl.

AMY: Thank you, and good bye.AMY: Thank you, and good bye.AMY: Thank you, and good bye.AMY: Thank you, and good bye.

Kiosk's woman watchs her goes on, smiling.Kiosk's woman watchs her goes on, smiling.Kiosk's woman watchs her goes on, smiling.Kiosk's woman watchs her goes on, smiling.

SEC. 4: IN A BUS.SEC. 4: IN A BUS.SEC. 4: IN A BUS.SEC. 4: IN A BUS.Amy, dressed smartly but a little slovenly, gets onAmy, dressed smartly but a little slovenly, gets onAmy, dressed smartly but a little slovenly, gets onAmy, dressed smartly but a little slovenly, gets on

the bus, paies the ticket and takes a seat. She takesthe bus, paies the ticket and takes a seat. She takesthe bus, paies the ticket and takes a seat. She takesthe bus, paies the ticket and takes a seat. She takesthe review an begins to read the article; as shethe review an begins to read the article; as shethe review an begins to read the article; as shethe review an begins to read the article; as shereads, she shows atonishment and perplexity.reads, she shows atonishment and perplexity.reads, she shows atonishment and perplexity.reads, she shows atonishment and perplexity.

VOICE OF SCRAP: Sometimes, things just happen, and VOICE OF SCRAP: Sometimes, things just happen, and VOICE OF SCRAP: Sometimes, things just happen, and VOICE OF SCRAP: Sometimes, things just happen, and you can waiste your mind trying to find a Why you can waiste your mind trying to find a Why you can waiste your mind trying to find a Why you can waiste your mind trying to find a Why for something that just can give you an How.for something that just can give you an How.for something that just can give you an How.for something that just can give you an How.But, what is sure, is that this spring But, what is sure, is that this spring But, what is sure, is that this spring But, what is sure, is that this spring morning, Amy found a new chance and a lot of morning, Amy found a new chance and a lot of morning, Amy found a new chance and a lot of morning, Amy found a new chance and a lot of troubles, but maybe she was made for ittroubles, but maybe she was made for ittroubles, but maybe she was made for ittroubles, but maybe she was made for itbecause she took the one and the other.because she took the one and the other.because she took the one and the other.because she took the one and the other.

SEC. 5: SAME MORNING. IN LAWYER'S OFFICE.SEC. 5: SAME MORNING. IN LAWYER'S OFFICE.SEC. 5: SAME MORNING. IN LAWYER'S OFFICE.SEC. 5: SAME MORNING. IN LAWYER'S OFFICE.Amy enters.Amy enters.Amy enters.Amy enters.

SECRETARY: Good morning, Amy.SECRETARY: Good morning, Amy.SECRETARY: Good morning, Amy.SECRETARY: Good morning, Amy.

AMY: Hello, June. How’s your baby?AMY: Hello, June. How’s your baby?AMY: Hello, June. How’s your baby?AMY: Hello, June. How’s your baby?

JUNE: Well, thank you.JUNE: Well, thank you.JUNE: Well, thank you.JUNE: Well, thank you. (giving her a packet of files)(giving her a packet of files)(giving her a packet of files)(giving her a packet of files)Take. The first is Taylor's file, rememberTake. The first is Taylor's file, rememberTake. The first is Taylor's file, rememberTake. The first is Taylor's file, rememberthat your mother needs it right now; ah, andthat your mother needs it right now; ah, andthat your mother needs it right now; ah, andthat your mother needs it right now; ah, andSullivan Parker calls: he wants to see you inSullivan Parker calls: he wants to see you inSullivan Parker calls: he wants to see you inSullivan Parker calls: he wants to see you inthe afternoon, what I tell him?the afternoon, what I tell him?the afternoon, what I tell him?the afternoon, what I tell him?

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AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (remembering)(remembering)(remembering)(remembering) Oh, no! Him again. His appeals willOh, no! Him again. His appeals willOh, no! Him again. His appeals willOh, no! Him again. His appeals willkill me if I don't kill him first.kill me if I don't kill him first.kill me if I don't kill him first.kill me if I don't kill him first.

JUNE:JUNE:JUNE:JUNE: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Please, don't do that; you're aboutPlease, don't do that; you're aboutPlease, don't do that; you're aboutPlease, don't do that; you're aboutto win the trial and you have to pay me.to win the trial and you have to pay me.to win the trial and you have to pay me.to win the trial and you have to pay me.

AMY: Yes, that will save him. Tell him we’ll seeAMY: Yes, that will save him. Tell him we’ll seeAMY: Yes, that will save him. Tell him we’ll seeAMY: Yes, that will save him. Tell him we’ll seetogether at 5 PM but he must bring somethingtogether at 5 PM but he must bring somethingtogether at 5 PM but he must bring somethingtogether at 5 PM but he must bring somethingstrong.strong.strong.strong.

JUNE: Ok, I call him now.JUNE: Ok, I call him now.JUNE: Ok, I call him now.JUNE: Ok, I call him now.

AMY: Thanks, June.AMY: Thanks, June.AMY: Thanks, June.AMY: Thanks, June.

She enters in Susan's office (the name is printed onShe enters in Susan's office (the name is printed onShe enters in Susan's office (the name is printed onShe enters in Susan's office (the name is printed onthe door). Susan is sitting in front of her computer,the door). Susan is sitting in front of her computer,the door). Susan is sitting in front of her computer,the door). Susan is sitting in front of her computer,writing.writing.writing.writing.

SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN: (looking at her above her glasses)(looking at her above her glasses)(looking at her above her glasses)(looking at her above her glasses) Oh, it'sOh, it'sOh, it'sOh, it'syou. How is my pretty sporty girl?you. How is my pretty sporty girl?you. How is my pretty sporty girl?you. How is my pretty sporty girl?

AMY: Well, but she's trying to understand something,AMY: Well, but she's trying to understand something,AMY: Well, but she's trying to understand something,AMY: Well, but she's trying to understand something,and I think you can help her.and I think you can help her.and I think you can help her.and I think you can help her. (she gives her (she gives her (she gives her (she gives her the review open at the article's page)the review open at the article's page)the review open at the article's page)the review open at the article's page) Tell meTell meTell meTell meyou know this man.you know this man.you know this man.you know this man.

SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN: (reading without lots of interest)(reading without lots of interest)(reading without lots of interest)(reading without lots of interest) What areWhat areWhat areWhat areyou talking about now?you talking about now?you talking about now?you talking about now? (understanding,(understanding,(understanding,(understanding,

uncomfortable)uncomfortable)uncomfortable)uncomfortable) Oh.Oh.Oh.Oh. (taking out her glasses and (taking out her glasses and (taking out her glasses and (taking out her glasses and observing her)observing her)observing her)observing her) Please, Amy, pay attention:...Please, Amy, pay attention:...Please, Amy, pay attention:...Please, Amy, pay attention:...(shaking slowly her head)(shaking slowly her head)(shaking slowly her head)(shaking slowly her head) We already talkedWe already talkedWe already talkedWe already talkedand I don't want to discuss about it neitherand I don't want to discuss about it neitherand I don't want to discuss about it neitherand I don't want to discuss about it neithernow neither never more. OK? I alreadynow neither never more. OK? I alreadynow neither never more. OK? I alreadynow neither never more. OK? I alreadyexplained you long time ago...explained you long time ago...explained you long time ago...explained you long time ago...

AMY: So it's really about my grandfather, ah?AMY: So it's really about my grandfather, ah?AMY: So it's really about my grandfather, ah?AMY: So it's really about my grandfather, ah?

SUSAN: No, he never reached to be something likeSUSAN: No, he never reached to be something likeSUSAN: No, he never reached to be something likeSUSAN: No, he never reached to be something likethat; you're listerning to me, Amy? Even hethat; you're listerning to me, Amy? Even hethat; you're listerning to me, Amy? Even hethat; you're listerning to me, Amy? Even henever managed to be really a father, and Inever managed to be really a father, and Inever managed to be really a father, and Inever managed to be really a father, and Idon't blame him for that and who would havedon't blame him for that and who would havedon't blame him for that and who would havedon't blame him for that and who would have

been able to? His life was in a ring, healing been able to? His life was in a ring, healing been able to? His life was in a ring, healing been able to? His life was in a ring, healingor helping men to distroy each other and myor helping men to distroy each other and myor helping men to distroy each other and myor helping men to distroy each other and my

mother was the first fight he lost, but mother was the first fight he lost, but mother was the first fight he lost, but mother was the first fight he lost, butunfortunately he only got it when she died.unfortunately he only got it when she died.unfortunately he only got it when she died.unfortunately he only got it when she died.

AMY: And why you never tried to help him to close upAMY: And why you never tried to help him to close upAMY: And why you never tried to help him to close upAMY: And why you never tried to help him to close upthis wound? Why?this wound? Why?this wound? Why?this wound? Why?

SUSAN: Oh, baby! It was 23 years ago, I was a girlSUSAN: Oh, baby! It was 23 years ago, I was a girlSUSAN: Oh, baby! It was 23 years ago, I was a girlSUSAN: Oh, baby! It was 23 years ago, I was a girllike you, and there are wounds that onlylike you, and there are wounds that onlylike you, and there are wounds that onlylike you, and there are wounds that onlyoblivion can close up, I tell you.oblivion can close up, I tell you.oblivion can close up, I tell you.oblivion can close up, I tell you.

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AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (ironic and angry)(ironic and angry)(ironic and angry)(ironic and angry) Ah...And you thank any timeAh...And you thank any timeAh...And you thank any timeAh...And you thank any timethat maybe he never forgot you, after youthat maybe he never forgot you, after youthat maybe he never forgot you, after youthat maybe he never forgot you, after youdisappeared like a ghost overnight? That maybedisappeared like a ghost overnight? That maybedisappeared like a ghost overnight? That maybedisappeared like a ghost overnight? That maybeyour memory goes on chasing him like a bloodyyour memory goes on chasing him like a bloodyyour memory goes on chasing him like a bloodyyour memory goes on chasing him like a bloodyshadow? Did you? Tell me, did you?shadow? Did you? Tell me, did you?shadow? Did you? Tell me, did you?shadow? Did you? Tell me, did you?

SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN: (defending herself)(defending herself)(defending herself)(defending herself) Oh, you can be sure heOh, you can be sure heOh, you can be sure heOh, you can be sure hedon't need me, he never really did, anddon't need me, he never really did, anddon't need me, he never really did, anddon't need me, he never really did, andneither us. We got a life, Amy, and,neither us. We got a life, Amy, and,neither us. We got a life, Amy, and,neither us. We got a life, Amy, and,regardless that your father didn't tolerate,regardless that your father didn't tolerate,regardless that your father didn't tolerate,regardless that your father didn't tolerate,we got a futur and we must fight for thatwe got a futur and we must fight for thatwe got a futur and we must fight for thatwe got a futur and we must fight for that

because it's the single real. The rest is past because it's the single real. The rest is past because it's the single real. The rest is past because it's the single real. The rest is pastand past can destroy you if you're not strongand past can destroy you if you're not strongand past can destroy you if you're not strongand past can destroy you if you're not strongenough.enough.enough.enough. (closing slowly the review)(closing slowly the review)(closing slowly the review)(closing slowly the review) Now, Now, Now, Now,please, help me... I got one hour and if alsoplease, help me... I got one hour and if alsoplease, help me... I got one hour and if alsoplease, help me... I got one hour and if alsoI get late, Harry Dickinson will squash meI get late, Harry Dickinson will squash meI get late, Harry Dickinson will squash meI get late, Harry Dickinson will squash melike a common bug.like a common bug.like a common bug.like a common bug.

Amy observes her, nibbling her lips. She nods andAmy observes her, nibbling her lips. She nods andAmy observes her, nibbling her lips. She nods andAmy observes her, nibbling her lips. She nods andplays with the files.plays with the files.plays with the files.plays with the files.

AMY: Ok, but don't expect I’ll forget.AMY: Ok, but don't expect I’ll forget.AMY: Ok, but don't expect I’ll forget.AMY: Ok, but don't expect I’ll forget.

SUSAN: I just expect you understand, honey.SUSAN: I just expect you understand, honey.SUSAN: I just expect you understand, honey.SUSAN: I just expect you understand, honey.

She observes meditative Amy going out.She observes meditative Amy going out.She observes meditative Amy going out.She observes meditative Amy going out.

SEC.6: TWO DAYS LATER. IT'S RAINING HARDLY. INSIDESEC.6: TWO DAYS LATER. IT'S RAINING HARDLY. INSIDESEC.6: TWO DAYS LATER. IT'S RAINING HARDLY. INSIDESEC.6: TWO DAYS LATER. IT'S RAINING HARDLY. INSIDE

THE GYMNASIUM.THE GYMNASIUM.THE GYMNASIUM.THE GYMNASIUM.Scrap, alone, is scrubbing the floor, whistling.Scrap, alone, is scrubbing the floor, whistling.Scrap, alone, is scrubbing the floor, whistling.Scrap, alone, is scrubbing the floor, whistling.Someone knocks on; he looks at the door, surprised.Someone knocks on; he looks at the door, surprised.Someone knocks on; he looks at the door, surprised.Someone knocks on; he looks at the door, surprised.One knocks again.One knocks again.One knocks again.One knocks again.

SCRAP: Ok, ok, I come; don't pull down the door, ISCRAP: Ok, ok, I come; don't pull down the door, ISCRAP: Ok, ok, I come; don't pull down the door, ISCRAP: Ok, ok, I come; don't pull down the door, Ijust repaired it.just repaired it.just repaired it.just repaired it.

He opens the door and see Amy, wet and covering her He opens the door and see Amy, wet and covering her He opens the door and see Amy, wet and covering her He opens the door and see Amy, wet and covering her head with a paper. head with a paper. head with a paper. head with a paper.

AMY: Hello, escuse me, is that the gymnasium?AMY: Hello, escuse me, is that the gymnasium?AMY: Hello, escuse me, is that the gymnasium?AMY: Hello, escuse me, is that the gymnasium?

SCRAP: Yes, why?SCRAP: Yes, why?SCRAP: Yes, why?SCRAP: Yes, why?

AMY: Well, I'm looking for someone and I'm sorry toAMY: Well, I'm looking for someone and I'm sorry toAMY: Well, I'm looking for someone and I'm sorry toAMY: Well, I'm looking for someone and I'm sorry tocome without informing, but nobody answered mycome without informing, but nobody answered mycome without informing, but nobody answered mycome without informing, but nobody answered mycall.call.call.call.

SCRAP: Yes, I didn't pay the bill. But why don't youSCRAP: Yes, I didn't pay the bill. But why don't youSCRAP: Yes, I didn't pay the bill. But why don't youSCRAP: Yes, I didn't pay the bill. But why don't youget in? In a moment you won't have anything toget in? In a moment you won't have anything toget in? In a moment you won't have anything toget in? In a moment you won't have anything towet anymore.wet anymore.wet anymore.wet anymore.

AMY: Oh! Thank you.AMY: Oh! Thank you.AMY: Oh! Thank you.AMY: Oh! Thank you. (getting in)(getting in)(getting in)(getting in) This weather is aThis weather is aThis weather is aThis weather is alottery, I was expecting a cloudy day.lottery, I was expecting a cloudy day.lottery, I was expecting a cloudy day.lottery, I was expecting a cloudy day.

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SCRAP: Yes, and your coat is a kind of sponge. So, whoSCRAP: Yes, and your coat is a kind of sponge. So, whoSCRAP: Yes, and your coat is a kind of sponge. So, whoSCRAP: Yes, and your coat is a kind of sponge. So, whoare you looking for?are you looking for?are you looking for?are you looking for?

AMY: Well, I just read a article in a sport reviewAMY: Well, I just read a article in a sport reviewAMY: Well, I just read a article in a sport reviewAMY: Well, I just read a article in a sport review

about Mr. Frank Dunn, and I would like...toabout Mr. Frank Dunn, and I would like...toabout Mr. Frank Dunn, and I would like...toabout Mr. Frank Dunn, and I would like...toknow more about him.know more about him.know more about him.know more about him.

SCRAP: Oh, you're not reporter, are you?SCRAP: Oh, you're not reporter, are you?SCRAP: Oh, you're not reporter, are you?SCRAP: Oh, you're not reporter, are you?

AMY: No, I'm a lawyer.AMY: No, I'm a lawyer.AMY: No, I'm a lawyer.AMY: No, I'm a lawyer.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (joking)(joking)(joking)(joking) Oh, then it's better not to fightOh, then it's better not to fightOh, then it's better not to fightOh, then it's better not to fightagainst you. And I suppose you don't look foragainst you. And I suppose you don't look foragainst you. And I suppose you don't look foragainst you. And I suppose you don't look foran interview?an interview?an interview?an interview?

AMY: No, not really.AMY: No, not really.AMY: No, not really.AMY: No, not really.

SCRAP: So, much better. You want some coffee?SCRAP: So, much better. You want some coffee?SCRAP: So, much better. You want some coffee?SCRAP: So, much better. You want some coffee?

AMY: I wouldn't want to disturb, really.AMY: I wouldn't want to disturb, really.AMY: I wouldn't want to disturb, really.AMY: I wouldn't want to disturb, really.

SCRAP: You don't, I was about to take a break, but youSCRAP: You don't, I was about to take a break, but youSCRAP: You don't, I was about to take a break, but youSCRAP: You don't, I was about to take a break, but youdidn't answer my question.didn't answer my question.didn't answer my question.didn't answer my question.

AMY: Oh, yes, I mean, I accept.AMY: Oh, yes, I mean, I accept.AMY: Oh, yes, I mean, I accept.AMY: Oh, yes, I mean, I accept.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (going away to the kitchen)(going away to the kitchen)(going away to the kitchen)(going away to the kitchen) Good, so take outGood, so take outGood, so take outGood, so take out

this coat or you'll catch a cold and Ithis coat or you'll catch a cold and Ithis coat or you'll catch a cold and Ithis coat or you'll catch a cold and Iwould’nt want to have to give explanations towould’nt want to have to give explanations towould’nt want to have to give explanations towould’nt want to have to give explanations toyour mother.your mother.your mother.your mother.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (surprised)(surprised)(surprised)(surprised) You know her?You know her?You know her?You know her?

SCRAP: I don’t think so. But come, I got an heater inSCRAP: I don’t think so. But come, I got an heater inSCRAP: I don’t think so. But come, I got an heater inSCRAP: I don’t think so. But come, I got an heater inthe kitchen and you can dry it a little.the kitchen and you can dry it a little.the kitchen and you can dry it a little.the kitchen and you can dry it a little.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (taking out her leaking coat)(taking out her leaking coat)(taking out her leaking coat)(taking out her leaking coat) Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.(following him and observing the gymnasium (following him and observing the gymnasium (following him and observing the gymnasium (following him and observing the gymnasium with few light)with few light)with few light)with few light) That's...very big.That's...very big.That's...very big.That's...very big.

SCRAP: Yes, too much to be clean by an old man.SCRAP: Yes, too much to be clean by an old man.SCRAP: Yes, too much to be clean by an old man.SCRAP: Yes, too much to be clean by an old man.

SEC. 7: GYMNASIUM. INSIDE THE KITCHEN.SEC. 7: GYMNASIUM. INSIDE THE KITCHEN.SEC. 7: GYMNASIUM. INSIDE THE KITCHEN.SEC. 7: GYMNASIUM. INSIDE THE KITCHEN.Amy, sitting on a seat with a cover on her shoulders.Amy, sitting on a seat with a cover on her shoulders.Amy, sitting on a seat with a cover on her shoulders.Amy, sitting on a seat with a cover on her shoulders.

SCRAP: You're not from here, are you?SCRAP: You're not from here, are you?SCRAP: You're not from here, are you?SCRAP: You're not from here, are you?

AMY: No, I live in Chicago..., but I came here twoAMY: No, I live in Chicago..., but I came here twoAMY: No, I live in Chicago..., but I came here twoAMY: No, I live in Chicago..., but I came here twoyears ago with my mother to a lawyer'syears ago with my mother to a lawyer'syears ago with my mother to a lawyer'syears ago with my mother to a lawyer's

meeting; meeting; meeting; meeting; (joking)(joking)(joking)(joking) They were the four longestThey were the four longestThey were the four longestThey were the four longest hours in my life. hours in my life. hours in my life. hours in my life.

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SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (preparing coffee)(preparing coffee)(preparing coffee)(preparing coffee) I guess. And so, why you'reI guess. And so, why you'reI guess. And so, why you'reI guess. And so, why you'reso interested in Frankie?so interested in Frankie?so interested in Frankie?so interested in Frankie?

AMY: Well, maybe you'll find that crazy, but I'm hisAMY: Well, maybe you'll find that crazy, but I'm hisAMY: Well, maybe you'll find that crazy, but I'm hisAMY: Well, maybe you'll find that crazy, but I'm his

granddaughter and we don't know each othergranddaughter and we don't know each othergranddaughter and we don't know each othergranddaughter and we don't know each other

yet.yet.yet.yet.SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (looking at her,(looking at her,(looking at her,(looking at her, atonished)atonished)atonished)atonished) Excuse me? HisExcuse me? HisExcuse me? HisExcuse me? His

granddaughter? Oh, yes, sorry if I find itgranddaughter? Oh, yes, sorry if I find itgranddaughter? Oh, yes, sorry if I find itgranddaughter? Oh, yes, sorry if I find itcrazy, but what leads you to think that hecrazy, but what leads you to think that hecrazy, but what leads you to think that hecrazy, but what leads you to think that hecould be who you think he is?could be who you think he is?could be who you think he is?could be who you think he is?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (receiving the coffee and drinking a gulp)(receiving the coffee and drinking a gulp)(receiving the coffee and drinking a gulp)(receiving the coffee and drinking a gulp) Well,Well,Well,Well, he has a daughter called Susan, hasn't he? he has a daughter called Susan, hasn't he? he has a daughter called Susan, hasn't he? he has a daughter called Susan, hasn't he?

SCRAP: Yes, indeed, but, as I know, she disappearedSCRAP: Yes, indeed, but, as I know, she disappearedSCRAP: Yes, indeed, but, as I know, she disappearedSCRAP: Yes, indeed, but, as I know, she disappearedof his life almost 25 years ago and I guess heof his life almost 25 years ago and I guess heof his life almost 25 years ago and I guess heof his life almost 25 years ago and I guess hedidn't see her again since then.didn't see her again since then.didn't see her again since then.didn't see her again since then.

AMY: So it's him. My name is Amelia Dunn, I'm 23AMY: So it's him. My name is Amelia Dunn, I'm 23AMY: So it's him. My name is Amelia Dunn, I'm 23AMY: So it's him. My name is Amelia Dunn, I'm 23years old and my mother is Susan Christineyears old and my mother is Susan Christineyears old and my mother is Susan Christineyears old and my mother is Susan ChristineDunn, daughter of Frank Peter Dunn, a boxingDunn, daughter of Frank Peter Dunn, a boxingDunn, daughter of Frank Peter Dunn, a boxingDunn, daughter of Frank Peter Dunn, a boxingcoach famous some years ago and now:coach famous some years ago and now:coach famous some years ago and now:coach famous some years ago and now:unfindable.unfindable.unfindable.unfindable. (she gives him her ID, smiling).(she gives him her ID, smiling).(she gives him her ID, smiling).(she gives him her ID, smiling).

Scrap looks at it and observes her, without knowingScrap looks at it and observes her, without knowingScrap looks at it and observes her, without knowingScrap looks at it and observes her, without knowingwhat to think.what to think.what to think.what to think.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she was here, seated, like VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she was here, seated, like VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she was here, seated, like VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she was here, seated, like a past ghost drinking my half burnt coffee in a past ghost drinking my half burnt coffee in a past ghost drinking my half burnt coffee in a past ghost drinking my half burnt coffee in a place where her grandfather had fought his a place where her grandfather had fought his a place where her grandfather had fought his a place where her grandfather had fought his

hardest fights while I tried to find my words, hardest fights while I tried to find my words, hardest fights while I tried to find my words, hardest fights while I tried to find my words,feeling like the first time one's knocked out,feeling like the first time one's knocked out,feeling like the first time one's knocked out,feeling like the first time one's knocked out,too atonished to feel at least happyness or too atonished to feel at least happyness or too atonished to feel at least happyness or too atonished to feel at least happyness or what ever like that.what ever like that.what ever like that.what ever like that.

They talk and laugh.They talk and laugh.They talk and laugh.They talk and laugh.

SCRAP: ...And what about your mother?SCRAP: ...And what about your mother?SCRAP: ...And what about your mother?SCRAP: ...And what about your mother?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (A little uncomfortable)(A little uncomfortable)(A little uncomfortable)(A little uncomfortable) Well, she's fine; sheWell, she's fine; sheWell, she's fine; sheWell, she's fine; sheworks a lot and she likes her job. We workworks a lot and she likes her job. We workworks a lot and she likes her job. We workworks a lot and she likes her job. We worktogether in a lawyer's office. My fathertogether in a lawyer's office. My fathertogether in a lawyer's office. My fathertogether in a lawyer's office. My fatherleaves us 8 years ago but we managed well;leaves us 8 years ago but we managed well;leaves us 8 years ago but we managed well;leaves us 8 years ago but we managed well;really, we're fine, but she has never wantedreally, we're fine, but she has never wantedreally, we're fine, but she has never wantedreally, we're fine, but she has never wantedto talk about her father, I mean, I get itto talk about her father, I mean, I get itto talk about her father, I mean, I get itto talk about her father, I mean, I get itshould have been an hard time of her life, butshould have been an hard time of her life, butshould have been an hard time of her life, butshould have been an hard time of her life, butshe seems to blame him for everything and I’m she seems to blame him for everything and I’m she seems to blame him for everything and I’m she seems to blame him for everything and I’m sure she’s wrong.sure she’s wrong.sure she’s wrong.sure she’s wrong.

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SCRAP: Well; Frankie always looked for a forgiveness,SCRAP: Well; Frankie always looked for a forgiveness,SCRAP: Well; Frankie always looked for a forgiveness,SCRAP: Well; Frankie always looked for a forgiveness, but he never told me much; he always was a man but he never told me much; he always was a man but he never told me much; he always was a man but he never told me much; he always was a man

of few words.of few words.of few words.of few words.

AMY: Yes, I read something about that.AMY: Yes, I read something about that.AMY: Yes, I read something about that.AMY: Yes, I read something about that. (she yawns)(she yawns)(she yawns)(she yawns)

SCRAP: But he was good writing; indeed, he wrote someSCRAP: But he was good writing; indeed, he wrote someSCRAP: But he was good writing; indeed, he wrote someSCRAP: But he was good writing; indeed, he wrote someletters to her but all returned. Anyway, ifletters to her but all returned. Anyway, ifletters to her but all returned. Anyway, ifletters to her but all returned. Anyway, ifyou want, I can give those to you, it would beyou want, I can give those to you, it would beyou want, I can give those to you, it would beyou want, I can give those to you, it would bea good thing if those arrive one day to theira good thing if those arrive one day to theira good thing if those arrive one day to theira good thing if those arrive one day to theirdestination.destination.destination.destination.

AMY: Oh, yes, it would be grate. My father wasAMY: Oh, yes, it would be grate. My father wasAMY: Oh, yes, it would be grate. My father wasAMY: Oh, yes, it would be grate. My father wasemployee in a big compagny so we movedemployee in a big compagny so we movedemployee in a big compagny so we movedemployee in a big compagny so we movedfrequently, and I was too young to rememberfrequently, and I was too young to rememberfrequently, and I was too young to rememberfrequently, and I was too young to rememberall my adresses, maybe it's why we received noall my adresses, maybe it's why we received noall my adresses, maybe it's why we received noall my adresses, maybe it's why we received noone.one.one.one.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (coming back with a box full of letters,(coming back with a box full of letters,(coming back with a box full of letters,(coming back with a box full of letters,covered by dust)covered by dust)covered by dust)covered by dust) Maybe. Well, I found the box.Maybe. Well, I found the box.Maybe. Well, I found the box.Maybe. Well, I found the box.(Shaking the dust with a cloth)(Shaking the dust with a cloth)(Shaking the dust with a cloth)(Shaking the dust with a cloth) It's not veryIt's not veryIt's not veryIt's not veryclean but the envelopes are sailed up, nobodyclean but the envelopes are sailed up, nobodyclean but the envelopes are sailed up, nobodyclean but the envelopes are sailed up, nobodynever opened those.never opened those.never opened those.never opened those. (Taking out of the box a(Taking out of the box a(Taking out of the box a(Taking out of the box athick letter)thick letter)thick letter)thick letter) And there's even this I dared toAnd there's even this I dared toAnd there's even this I dared toAnd there's even this I dared towrite when he left;write when he left;write when he left;write when he left; (pensive)(pensive)(pensive)(pensive) ...it's about a...it's about a...it's about a...it's about apainful but important moment in his life.painful but important moment in his life.painful but important moment in his life.painful but important moment in his life. (he (he (he (he observes her and sees that she's tired)observes her and sees that she's tired)observes her and sees that she's tired)observes her and sees that she's tired) But IBut IBut IBut Isee that what you need now, it's a bed. You’vesee that what you need now, it's a bed. You’vesee that what you need now, it's a bed. You’vesee that what you need now, it's a bed. You’ve

got a place where to sleep?got a place where to sleep?got a place where to sleep?got a place where to sleep?AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (yawning again)(yawning again)(yawning again)(yawning again) Oh, yes; I let my purse in aOh, yes; I let my purse in aOh, yes; I let my purse in aOh, yes; I let my purse in a

nearly hotel; I guess the trip tired me and Inearly hotel; I guess the trip tired me and Inearly hotel; I guess the trip tired me and Inearly hotel; I guess the trip tired me and Ithink it's time to retire myself.think it's time to retire myself.think it's time to retire myself.think it's time to retire myself.

SCRAP: Oh, that's Ok, you can stay here if you want,SCRAP: Oh, that's Ok, you can stay here if you want,SCRAP: Oh, that's Ok, you can stay here if you want,SCRAP: Oh, that's Ok, you can stay here if you want,that place belang to your grandfather, it'sthat place belang to your grandfather, it'sthat place belang to your grandfather, it'sthat place belang to your grandfather, it'slike if you were at home.like if you were at home.like if you were at home.like if you were at home.

AMY: Thank you very much, but I'll be fine, as well,AMY: Thank you very much, but I'll be fine, as well,AMY: Thank you very much, but I'll be fine, as well,AMY: Thank you very much, but I'll be fine, as well,it stopped to rain.it stopped to rain.it stopped to rain.it stopped to rain. (she takes the box)(she takes the box)(she takes the box)(she takes the box)There's no problem if I come back tomorrow?There's no problem if I come back tomorrow?There's no problem if I come back tomorrow?There's no problem if I come back tomorrow?

SCRAP: Come when you want, you'll always be welcome.SCRAP: Come when you want, you'll always be welcome.SCRAP: Come when you want, you'll always be welcome.SCRAP: Come when you want, you'll always be welcome.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she went with her box fullVOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she went with her box fullVOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she went with her box fullVOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And she went with her box fullof memories that had haunt my room for many of memories that had haunt my room for many of memories that had haunt my room for many of memories that had haunt my room for many years, but when you dust the past, you always years, but when you dust the past, you always years, but when you dust the past, you always years, but when you dust the past, you always finish dusty and for a moment I quite thank finish dusty and for a moment I quite thank finish dusty and for a moment I quite thank finish dusty and for a moment I quite thank that I had made a mistake.that I had made a mistake.that I had made a mistake.that I had made a mistake.

SEC.7: IN AN HOTEL'S ROOM.SEC.7: IN AN HOTEL'S ROOM.SEC.7: IN AN HOTEL'S ROOM.SEC.7: IN AN HOTEL'S ROOM.Amy, sitting on the bed without shoes and surroundedAmy, sitting on the bed without shoes and surroundedAmy, sitting on the bed without shoes and surroundedAmy, sitting on the bed without shoes and surroundedof opened envelopes and letters spreaded, reads aof opened envelopes and letters spreaded, reads aof opened envelopes and letters spreaded, reads aof opened envelopes and letters spreaded, reads a

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letter; the clock shows three o’clock. She staysletter; the clock shows three o’clock. She staysletter; the clock shows three o’clock. She staysletter; the clock shows three o’clock. She stays meditating in the balcony, absorbed. meditating in the balcony, absorbed. meditating in the balcony, absorbed. meditating in the balcony, absorbed.

SEC.8: IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEC.8: IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEC.8: IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEC.8: IN THE GYMNASIUM.Danger practises with Scrap in the ring hitting bigDanger practises with Scrap in the ring hitting bigDanger practises with Scrap in the ring hitting bigDanger practises with Scrap in the ring hitting big

gloves.gloves.gloves.gloves.Amy enters, wearing sportwear and with a casual bag.Amy enters, wearing sportwear and with a casual bag.Amy enters, wearing sportwear and with a casual bag.Amy enters, wearing sportwear and with a casual bag.She gets close to the ring and leans on the ropes.She gets close to the ring and leans on the ropes.She gets close to the ring and leans on the ropes.She gets close to the ring and leans on the ropes.

AMY: Hello.AMY: Hello.AMY: Hello.AMY: Hello.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (seeing her)(seeing her)(seeing her)(seeing her) Hello, you found your way last Hello, you found your way last Hello, you found your way last Hello, you found your way lastnight?night?night?night?

AMY: Which one?AMY: Which one?AMY: Which one?AMY: Which one?

SCRAP: I mean, the hotel; you look tired.SCRAP: I mean, the hotel; you look tired.SCRAP: I mean, the hotel; you look tired.SCRAP: I mean, the hotel; you look tired.

AMY: Oh, yes. I didn't sleep very much really.AMY: Oh, yes. I didn't sleep very much really.AMY: Oh, yes. I didn't sleep very much really.AMY: Oh, yes. I didn't sleep very much really.

SCRAP: Hum...Don't tell me you read all the letters.SCRAP: Hum...Don't tell me you read all the letters.SCRAP: Hum...Don't tell me you read all the letters.SCRAP: Hum...Don't tell me you read all the letters.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) No, I mean, not all. So we got a No, I mean, not all. So we got a No, I mean, not all. So we got a No, I mean, not all. So we got afuture champion?future champion?future champion?future champion?

SCRAP: I don't know, but he don't need to become aSCRAP: I don't know, but he don't need to become aSCRAP: I don't know, but he don't need to become aSCRAP: I don't know, but he don't need to become achampion.champion.champion.champion. (To Danger)(To Danger)(To Danger)(To Danger) Take a rest, Danger, andTake a rest, Danger, andTake a rest, Danger, andTake a rest, Danger, andthen continue with Dylan.then continue with Dylan.then continue with Dylan.then continue with Dylan.

DANGER: Ok,DANGER: Ok,DANGER: Ok,DANGER: Ok, Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap .... (after looking at Amy)(after looking at Amy)(after looking at Amy)(after looking at Amy) Aa...Aa...Aa...Aa...She's a new boxer,She's a new boxer,She's a new boxer,She's a new boxer, Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap Mr. Scrap ????

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (taking off the gloves)(taking off the gloves)(taking off the gloves)(taking off the gloves) Her? No. She a Her? No. She a Her? No. She a Her? No. She arelative of Frankie. You remember Frankie?relative of Frankie. You remember Frankie?relative of Frankie. You remember Frankie?relative of Frankie. You remember Frankie?

DANGER: Oh, of course, but I didn't know he hadDANGER: Oh, of course, but I didn't know he hadDANGER: Oh, of course, but I didn't know he hadDANGER: Oh, of course, but I didn't know he hadrelatives.relatives.relatives.relatives.

SCRAP: well, you’re not the one surprised.SCRAP: well, you’re not the one surprised.SCRAP: well, you’re not the one surprised.SCRAP: well, you’re not the one surprised. (after (after (after (after leaving the ring, to Amy)leaving the ring, to Amy)leaving the ring, to Amy)leaving the ring, to Amy) You want someYou want someYou want someYou want somecoffee?coffee?coffee?coffee?

AMY: No, thanks, I just took breakfast. But...AMY: No, thanks, I just took breakfast. But...AMY: No, thanks, I just took breakfast. But...AMY: No, thanks, I just took breakfast. But...(doubting and then decided)(doubting and then decided)(doubting and then decided)(doubting and then decided) Could I ask you aCould I ask you aCould I ask you aCould I ask you afavour?favour?favour?favour?

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (walking)(walking)(walking)(walking) Oh...I don't like when a girl beginsOh...I don't like when a girl beginsOh...I don't like when a girl beginsOh...I don't like when a girl beginstalking like that. What do you want now?talking like that. What do you want now?talking like that. What do you want now?talking like that. What do you want now?

AMY: I want you teach me boxing.AMY: I want you teach me boxing.AMY: I want you teach me boxing.AMY: I want you teach me boxing.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (looking at her, atonished)(looking at her, atonished)(looking at her, atonished)(looking at her, atonished) What?!What?!What?!What?!

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AMY: Yes, I know, it will seem crazy, but...AMY: Yes, I know, it will seem crazy, but...AMY: Yes, I know, it will seem crazy, but...AMY: Yes, I know, it will seem crazy, but...

SCRAP: No, you’re right, it's crazy. Didn't you tellSCRAP: No, you’re right, it's crazy. Didn't you tellSCRAP: No, you’re right, it's crazy. Didn't you tellSCRAP: No, you’re right, it's crazy. Didn't you tellyou came here to find out something about ayou came here to find out something about ayou came here to find out something about ayou came here to find out something about a

man you never knew, and that you call your man you never knew, and that you call your man you never knew, and that you call your man you never knew, and that you call your

grandfather because of an ID?grandfather because of an ID?grandfather because of an ID?grandfather because of an ID?AMY: Yes, yes, indeed I learnt a lot about him, andAMY: Yes, yes, indeed I learnt a lot about him, andAMY: Yes, yes, indeed I learnt a lot about him, andAMY: Yes, yes, indeed I learnt a lot about him, and

about Maggie, but now I want to find him and Iabout Maggie, but now I want to find him and Iabout Maggie, but now I want to find him and Iabout Maggie, but now I want to find him and Idon't know why but I'm sure that it will makedon't know why but I'm sure that it will makedon't know why but I'm sure that it will makedon't know why but I'm sure that it will make

him appear. him appear. him appear. him appear.

SCRAP: No, it will give to you and to me a lot ofSCRAP: No, it will give to you and to me a lot ofSCRAP: No, it will give to you and to me a lot ofSCRAP: No, it will give to you and to me a lot oftroubles, and if you read the right letter,troubles, and if you read the right letter,troubles, and if you read the right letter,troubles, and if you read the right letter,you already know that weyou already know that weyou already know that weyou already know that we don't train girls don't train girls don't train girls don't train girls

here, at least any more. here, at least any more. here, at least any more. here, at least any more.

AMY: And can I know why?AMY: And can I know why?AMY: And can I know why?AMY: And can I know why?

SCRAP: You know why, and if Frankie appears, ISCRAP: You know why, and if Frankie appears, ISCRAP: You know why, and if Frankie appears, ISCRAP: You know why, and if Frankie appears, Iwouldn't like it would be to come to break mywouldn't like it would be to come to break mywouldn't like it would be to come to break mywouldn't like it would be to come to break myold head because of a whimsical girl moved byold head because of a whimsical girl moved byold head because of a whimsical girl moved byold head because of a whimsical girl moved by

her fantasy. her fantasy. her fantasy. her fantasy.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (angry and about to cry)(angry and about to cry)(angry and about to cry)(angry and about to cry) It's not a fantasy! IIt's not a fantasy! IIt's not a fantasy! IIt's not a fantasy! Ineed to understand him, and for that, I needneed to understand him, and for that, I needneed to understand him, and for that, I needneed to understand him, and for that, I needto understand his life, his tears, I need toto understand his life, his tears, I need toto understand his life, his tears, I need toto understand his life, his tears, I need toknow theknow theknow theknow the why why why why !!!!

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (after observing her)(after observing her)(after observing her)(after observing her) No, what you need, it's No, what you need, it's No, what you need, it's No, what you need, it'sto come back to your home and to think calmlyto come back to your home and to think calmlyto come back to your home and to think calmlyto come back to your home and to think calmlywhat you really want to do.what you really want to do.what you really want to do.what you really want to do.

AMY: I already did that.AMY: I already did that.AMY: I already did that.AMY: I already did that. (she takes out money from a(she takes out money from a(she takes out money from a(she takes out money from a pocket) pocket) pocket) pocket) Take.Take.Take.Take.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (surprised)(surprised)(surprised)(surprised) What?What?What?What?

AMY: It's for the entry.AMY: It's for the entry.AMY: It's for the entry.AMY: It's for the entry.

SCRAP: I'm sorry, I told you that you can train here.SCRAP: I'm sorry, I told you that you can train here.SCRAP: I'm sorry, I told you that you can train here.SCRAP: I'm sorry, I told you that you can train here.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (firmly)(firmly)(firmly)(firmly) You're wrong, I can and I willYou're wrong, I can and I willYou're wrong, I can and I willYou're wrong, I can and I will (taking (taking (taking (taking out a pair of boxing gloves from her casualout a pair of boxing gloves from her casualout a pair of boxing gloves from her casualout a pair of boxing gloves from her casualbag)bag)bag)bag) ...and you’ll have to take me out if...and you’ll have to take me out if...and you’ll have to take me out if...and you’ll have to take me out ifyou're not agree.you're not agree.you're not agree.you're not agree.

She goes to a punching ball and begins to hit it.She goes to a punching ball and begins to hit it.She goes to a punching ball and begins to hit it.She goes to a punching ball and begins to hit it.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (observing her)(observing her)(observing her)(observing her) Oh heaven.Oh heaven.Oh heaven.Oh heaven.

He shakes his head and makes his way to the office He shakes his head and makes his way to the office He shakes his head and makes his way to the office He shakes his head and makes his way to the officeslowly.slowly.slowly.slowly.

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SEC. 8: SAME DAY. TWO HOURS LATER. IN THE OFFICE.SEC. 8: SAME DAY. TWO HOURS LATER. IN THE OFFICE.SEC. 8: SAME DAY. TWO HOURS LATER. IN THE OFFICE.SEC. 8: SAME DAY. TWO HOURS LATER. IN THE OFFICE.Scrap observes Amy practising over the glass. SheScrap observes Amy practising over the glass. SheScrap observes Amy practising over the glass. SheScrap observes Amy practising over the glass. She

hits the punching ball with fury but desorder. Scrap, hits the punching ball with fury but desorder. Scrap, hits the punching ball with fury but desorder. Scrap, hits the punching ball with fury but desorder. Scrap, barefoot (with only old socks), sits down, barefoot (with only old socks), sits down, barefoot (with only old socks), sits down, barefoot (with only old socks), sits down,

meditative. meditative. meditative. meditative.SEC. 9: SAME DAY. AFTERNOON, NEARLY NIGHT. IN THESEC. 9: SAME DAY. AFTERNOON, NEARLY NIGHT. IN THESEC. 9: SAME DAY. AFTERNOON, NEARLY NIGHT. IN THESEC. 9: SAME DAY. AFTERNOON, NEARLY NIGHT. IN THEGYMNASIUM.GYMNASIUM.GYMNASIUM.GYMNASIUM.Amy continues hitting the punching ball. She stops toAmy continues hitting the punching ball. She stops toAmy continues hitting the punching ball. She stops toAmy continues hitting the punching ball. She stops todrink some water.drink some water.drink some water.drink some water.

DANGER:DANGER:DANGER:DANGER: (going out of the (going out of the (going out of the (going out of the bathroom showered; to Scrap bathroom showered; to Scrap bathroom showered; to Scrap bathroom showered; to Scrap who comes closer)who comes closer)who comes closer)who comes closer) Good bye, Mr Scrap.Good bye, Mr Scrap.Good bye, Mr Scrap.Good bye, Mr Scrap.

SCRAP: Good bye, Danger.SCRAP: Good bye, Danger.SCRAP: Good bye, Danger.SCRAP: Good bye, Danger.

DANGER:DANGER:DANGER:DANGER: (to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy) Good bye, Miss Amy, you're doing itGood bye, Miss Amy, you're doing itGood bye, Miss Amy, you're doing itGood bye, Miss Amy, you're doing itwell.well.well.well.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.

Danger goes out.Danger goes out.Danger goes out.Danger goes out.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (coming closer to her)(coming closer to her)(coming closer to her)(coming closer to her) Don't be obstinated,Don't be obstinated,Don't be obstinated,Don't be obstinated,you're not made for that and you don't need toyou're not made for that and you don't need toyou're not made for that and you don't need toyou're not made for that and you don't need todo that to find him; if you really want, hiredo that to find him; if you really want, hiredo that to find him; if you really want, hiredo that to find him; if you really want, hirea detective, and if that old man is stilla detective, and if that old man is stilla detective, and if that old man is stilla detective, and if that old man is still

alive, he will find him somewhere.alive, he will find him somewhere.alive, he will find him somewhere.alive, he will find him somewhere.AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (wearing again the gloves)(wearing again the gloves)(wearing again the gloves)(wearing again the gloves) You're right, theYou're right, theYou're right, theYou're right, the

problem is that I don't want. I mean, I don’tproblem is that I don't want. I mean, I don’tproblem is that I don't want. I mean, I don’tproblem is that I don't want. I mean, I don’twant to find him this way.want to find him this way.want to find him this way.want to find him this way. (hitting)(hitting)(hitting)(hitting) So youSo youSo youSo youwill teach me or not?will teach me or not?will teach me or not?will teach me or not?

SCRAP: Wait, wait, please.SCRAP: Wait, wait, please.SCRAP: Wait, wait, please.SCRAP: Wait, wait, please.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (stopping, encouraged)(stopping, encouraged)(stopping, encouraged)(stopping, encouraged) Tell me.Tell me.Tell me.Tell me.

SCRAP: What are you looking for, really?SCRAP: What are you looking for, really?SCRAP: What are you looking for, really?SCRAP: What are you looking for, really?

AMY: You told once that Maggie was like a daughter toAMY: You told once that Maggie was like a daughter toAMY: You told once that Maggie was like a daughter toAMY: You told once that Maggie was like a daughter toFrankie, didn't you?Frankie, didn't you?Frankie, didn't you?Frankie, didn't you?

SCRAP: Yes, but you're not Maggie, you’re not a boxerSCRAP: Yes, but you're not Maggie, you’re not a boxerSCRAP: Yes, but you're not Maggie, you’re not a boxerSCRAP: Yes, but you're not Maggie, you’re not a boxerand you don't need to be like her.and you don't need to be like her.and you don't need to be like her.and you don't need to be like her.

AMY: Why not? You helped her, why you don't help me?AMY: Why not? You helped her, why you don't help me?AMY: Why not? You helped her, why you don't help me?AMY: Why not? You helped her, why you don't help me?

SCRAP: Because you don't need help. Maggie had onlySCRAP: Because you don't need help. Maggie had onlySCRAP: Because you don't need help. Maggie had onlySCRAP: Because you don't need help. Maggie had only her fists and her wishs; even her family her fists and her wishs; even her family her fists and her wishs; even her family her fists and her wishs; even her family

didn't love her and I didn't know her anydidn't love her and I didn't know her anydidn't love her and I didn't know her anydidn't love her and I didn't know her anyfriend. You got a mother that loves you, youfriend. You got a mother that loves you, youfriend. You got a mother that loves you, youfriend. You got a mother that loves you, you

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got a job and maybe even a boyfriend who isgot a job and maybe even a boyfriend who isgot a job and maybe even a boyfriend who isgot a job and maybe even a boyfriend who iswaiting for this pretty face you're trying towaiting for this pretty face you're trying towaiting for this pretty face you're trying towaiting for this pretty face you're trying todamage.damage.damage.damage.

AMY: Now you talk like my mother.AMY: Now you talk like my mother.AMY: Now you talk like my mother.AMY: Now you talk like my mother.

SCRAP: Well, maybe she's right. Now, listen to me: ISCRAP: Well, maybe she's right. Now, listen to me: ISCRAP: Well, maybe she's right. Now, listen to me: ISCRAP: Well, maybe she's right. Now, listen to me: Icould understand Maggie when she arrived bycould understand Maggie when she arrived bycould understand Maggie when she arrived bycould understand Maggie when she arrived bythis door, I can't do that with you.this door, I can't do that with you.this door, I can't do that with you.this door, I can't do that with you.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (with tone of reproach)(with tone of reproach)(with tone of reproach)(with tone of reproach) Just try.Just try.Just try.Just try.

She keeps the gloves in the casual bag and leaves.She keeps the gloves in the casual bag and leaves.She keeps the gloves in the casual bag and leaves.She keeps the gloves in the casual bag and leaves.Scrap observes her making.Scrap observes her making.Scrap observes her making.Scrap observes her making.

SEC. 10: NEXT DAY. MORNING. SAME PLACE.SEC. 10: NEXT DAY. MORNING. SAME PLACE.SEC. 10: NEXT DAY. MORNING. SAME PLACE.SEC. 10: NEXT DAY. MORNING. SAME PLACE.Scrap is repairing the ring with an hammer, with Scrap is repairing the ring with an hammer, with Scrap is repairing the ring with an hammer, with Scrap is repairing the ring with an hammer, with nails in the mouth.nails in the mouth.nails in the mouth.nails in the mouth.Alistair enters.Alistair enters.Alistair enters.Alistair enters.

ALISTAIR: Hello, Mr Scrap.ALISTAIR: Hello, Mr Scrap.ALISTAIR: Hello, Mr Scrap.ALISTAIR: Hello, Mr Scrap.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (looking borring to see him)(looking borring to see him)(looking borring to see him)(looking borring to see him) Hello, Mr Hello, Mr Hello, Mr Hello, Mrreporter, what will I have to do for youreporter, what will I have to do for youreporter, what will I have to do for youreporter, what will I have to do for youtoday?today?today?today?

ALISTAIR: Oh! Nothing, I just came to give you a copyALISTAIR: Oh! Nothing, I just came to give you a copyALISTAIR: Oh! Nothing, I just came to give you a copyALISTAIR: Oh! Nothing, I just came to give you a copyof the article I wrote thanks to you.of the article I wrote thanks to you.of the article I wrote thanks to you.of the article I wrote thanks to you.

SCRAP: So you're a genius because I don't remember toSCRAP: So you're a genius because I don't remember toSCRAP: So you're a genius because I don't remember toSCRAP: So you're a genius because I don't remember to have told you anything. have told you anything. have told you anything. have told you anything.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Thanks to the compliment, but youThanks to the compliment, but youThanks to the compliment, but youThanks to the compliment, but you helped me... even unintentionally. helped me... even unintentionally. helped me... even unintentionally. helped me... even unintentionally.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (ironic)(ironic)(ironic)(ironic) So I should be sorry.So I should be sorry.So I should be sorry.So I should be sorry.

Amy enters.Amy enters.Amy enters.Amy enters.

AMY: Hello.AMY: Hello.AMY: Hello.AMY: Hello.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) Hello. What will you do now? Hello. What will you do now? Hello. What will you do now? Hello. What will you do now?

AMY: You already know that. I come to attain my aim,AMY: You already know that. I come to attain my aim,AMY: You already know that. I come to attain my aim,AMY: You already know that. I come to attain my aim,as you did when you had my age.as you did when you had my age.as you did when you had my age.as you did when you had my age.

She takes her gloves and begins to getting warm.She takes her gloves and begins to getting warm.She takes her gloves and begins to getting warm.She takes her gloves and begins to getting warm.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (getting closer to her)(getting closer to her)(getting closer to her)(getting closer to her) Excuse me, who areExcuse me, who areExcuse me, who areExcuse me, who areyou?you?you?you?

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (getting closer)(getting closer)(getting closer)(getting closer) She's nobody so get out ofShe's nobody so get out ofShe's nobody so get out ofShe's nobody so get out of here before I make you get out. here before I make you get out. here before I make you get out. here before I make you get out.

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ALISTAIR: That's good that an other girl follows theALISTAIR: That's good that an other girl follows theALISTAIR: That's good that an other girl follows theALISTAIR: That's good that an other girl follows thepath of Maggie. You’re training for a longpath of Maggie. You’re training for a longpath of Maggie. You’re training for a longpath of Maggie. You’re training for a longtime?time?time?time?

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (taking him by the shoulder and taking him to (taking him by the shoulder and taking him to (taking him by the shoulder and taking him to (taking him by the shoulder and taking him to the exit)the exit)the exit)the exit) She's not training becauseShe's not training becauseShe's not training becauseShe's not training because no girlno girlno girlno girltrains here trains here trains here trains here ,,,, (getting angry)(getting angry)(getting angry)(getting angry) now never comenow never comenow never comenow never come

here again or I swear here again or I swear here again or I swear here again or I swear I II I 'll'll'll'll train on you. Cometrain on you. Cometrain on you. Cometrain on you. Comeon.on.on.on.

ALISTAIR: (ALISTAIR: (ALISTAIR: (ALISTAIR: ( taking out a calling card from a pockettaking out a calling card from a pockettaking out a calling card from a pockettaking out a calling card from a pocketand trying to give it to Amy)and trying to give it to Amy)and trying to give it to Amy)and trying to give it to Amy) Please take myPlease take myPlease take myPlease take mycard, my name is Alistair O'Neal and I'm acard, my name is Alistair O'Neal and I'm acard, my name is Alistair O'Neal and I'm acard, my name is Alistair O'Neal and I'm areporterreporterreporterreporter of Fitness Review; if you want, I canof Fitness Review; if you want, I canof Fitness Review; if you want, I canof Fitness Review; if you want, I cangive you an interview any time, anywhere.give you an interview any time, anywhere.give you an interview any time, anywhere.give you an interview any time, anywhere.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (remembering)(remembering)(remembering)(remembering) O’Neal? I guess I read one of yourO’Neal? I guess I read one of yourO’Neal? I guess I read one of yourO’Neal? I guess I read one of yourarticles. But thanks, I don't want anarticles. But thanks, I don't want anarticles. But thanks, I don't want anarticles. But thanks, I don't want aninterview, unless you could help me to findinterview, unless you could help me to findinterview, unless you could help me to findinterview, unless you could help me to findFrankie Dunn.Frankie Dunn.Frankie Dunn.Frankie Dunn.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (struggling)(struggling)(struggling)(struggling) Why? You know him?Why? You know him?Why? You know him?Why? You know him?

SCRAP: No, she don't know him, damn it.SCRAP: No, she don't know him, damn it.SCRAP: No, she don't know him, damn it.SCRAP: No, she don't know him, damn it.

AMY: He's my grandfather.AMY: He's my grandfather.AMY: He's my grandfather.AMY: He's my grandfather.

ALISTAIR: What?!ALISTAIR: What?!ALISTAIR: What?!ALISTAIR: What?!Scrap takes him out and closes the door.Scrap takes him out and closes the door.Scrap takes him out and closes the door.Scrap takes him out and closes the door.

ALISTAIR'S VOICE:ALISTAIR'S VOICE:ALISTAIR'S VOICE:ALISTAIR'S VOICE: It amazing, really; I...I will waitIt amazing, really; I...I will waitIt amazing, really; I...I will waitIt amazing, really; I...I will waityou here. Shit!... At which hour will you you here. Shit!... At which hour will you you here. Shit!... At which hour will you you here. Shit!... At which hour will you leave?...leave?...leave?...leave?...

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy) Thank you. Now I will have all theThank you. Now I will have all theThank you. Now I will have all theThank you. Now I will have all thegod damn god damn god damn god damn press at the door for two weeks, whypress at the door for two weeks, whypress at the door for two weeks, whypress at the door for two weeks, whyyou did that?you did that?you did that?you did that?

ALISTAIR'S VOICE:ALISTAIR'S VOICE:ALISTAIR'S VOICE:ALISTAIR'S VOICE: Please, call or wait to me. I willPlease, call or wait to me. I willPlease, call or wait to me. I willPlease, call or wait to me. I willcome back at 7....come back at 7....come back at 7....come back at 7....

AMY: I thought he could help. You're not helping me.AMY: I thought he could help. You're not helping me.AMY: I thought he could help. You're not helping me.AMY: I thought he could help. You're not helping me.

SCRAP: And I will not, overall if you try toSCRAP: And I will not, overall if you try toSCRAP: And I will not, overall if you try toSCRAP: And I will not, overall if you try to blackmail me. blackmail me. blackmail me. blackmail me.

AMY: I will never do that.AMY: I will never do that.AMY: I will never do that.AMY: I will never do that.

She keeps hitting the punching ball with anger.She keeps hitting the punching ball with anger.She keeps hitting the punching ball with anger.She keeps hitting the punching ball with anger.

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SCRAP: Ok, stop it!SCRAP: Ok, stop it!SCRAP: Ok, stop it!SCRAP: Ok, stop it! (Amy stops to hit and looks at(Amy stops to hit and looks at(Amy stops to hit and looks at(Amy stops to hit and looks at him) him) him) him) .... What I need to do to convince you.... What I need to do to convince you.... What I need to do to convince you.... What I need to do to convince you

you're wrong?you're wrong?you're wrong?you're wrong?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (happy)(happy)(happy)(happy) Train me until I see that by myself.Train me until I see that by myself.Train me until I see that by myself.Train me until I see that by myself.

Scrap looks at her hitting the punching ball with Scrap looks at her hitting the punching ball with Scrap looks at her hitting the punching ball with Scrap looks at her hitting the punching ball with disorder.disorder.disorder.disorder.

SCRAP: Ok, you would have look for it and you’llSCRAP: Ok, you would have look for it and you’llSCRAP: Ok, you would have look for it and you’llSCRAP: Ok, you would have look for it and you’llassume the all responsability.assume the all responsability.assume the all responsability.assume the all responsability.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (happy)(happy)(happy)(happy) Of course, I swear, oh! Thank you; now,Of course, I swear, oh! Thank you; now,Of course, I swear, oh! Thank you; now,Of course, I swear, oh! Thank you; now,please, show me.please, show me.please, show me.please, show me.

SEC. 11: SAME PLACE, NIGHT.SEC. 11: SAME PLACE, NIGHT.SEC. 11: SAME PLACE, NIGHT.SEC. 11: SAME PLACE, NIGHT.Amy gets out of the gymnasium.Amy gets out of the gymnasium.Amy gets out of the gymnasium.Amy gets out of the gymnasium.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (leaned on his car)(leaned on his car)(leaned on his car)(leaned on his car) Ey, hello! It's me, youEy, hello! It's me, youEy, hello! It's me, youEy, hello! It's me, youremember?remember?remember?remember?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (seeing him, smiling)(seeing him, smiling)(seeing him, smiling)(seeing him, smiling) Oh, so you came back?Oh, so you came back?Oh, so you came back?Oh, so you came back?

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (going to her)(going to her)(going to her)(going to her) Yes, I had to leave but IYes, I had to leave but IYes, I had to leave but IYes, I had to leave but Ireturned as I promised. So, you're too inreturned as I promised. So, you're too inreturned as I promised. So, you're too inreturned as I promised. So, you're too in

hurry or I can invite you a drink? hurry or I can invite you a drink? hurry or I can invite you a drink? hurry or I can invite you a drink?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (joking)(joking)(joking)(joking) It depends. You do that with everyIt depends. You do that with everyIt depends. You do that with everyIt depends. You do that with every

person you meet for second time?person you meet for second time?person you meet for second time?person you meet for second time?ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (laughing)(laughing)(laughing)(laughing) Oh, no; indeed, I even don'tOh, no; indeed, I even don'tOh, no; indeed, I even don'tOh, no; indeed, I even don't

know your name.know your name.know your name.know your name.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (holding him out an hand)(holding him out an hand)(holding him out an hand)(holding him out an hand) Amelia Dunn; you canAmelia Dunn; you canAmelia Dunn; you canAmelia Dunn; you cantell me Amy, but if you want we keep talking,tell me Amy, but if you want we keep talking,tell me Amy, but if you want we keep talking,tell me Amy, but if you want we keep talking,(pointing out the cigarette)(pointing out the cigarette)(pointing out the cigarette)(pointing out the cigarette) you'll have toyou'll have toyou'll have toyou'll have toput out that, I don't support it.put out that, I don't support it.put out that, I don't support it.put out that, I don't support it.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (surprised)(surprised)(surprised)(surprised) Oh, no problem.Oh, no problem.Oh, no problem.Oh, no problem. (putting out(putting out(putting out(putting outthe cigarette)the cigarette)the cigarette)the cigarette) It's aIt's aIt's aIt's a god damn god damn god damn god damn prop that willprop that willprop that willprop that willkill me one day.kill me one day.kill me one day.kill me one day.

AMY: Yes, we've all got something to fight against.AMY: Yes, we've all got something to fight against.AMY: Yes, we've all got something to fight against.AMY: Yes, we've all got something to fight against.

ALISTAIR: Indeed. But, come on, thats my car and IALISTAIR: Indeed. But, come on, thats my car and IALISTAIR: Indeed. But, come on, thats my car and IALISTAIR: Indeed. But, come on, thats my car and Iknow a nearly bar that will be perfect andknow a nearly bar that will be perfect andknow a nearly bar that will be perfect andknow a nearly bar that will be perfect andthen I promise I let you where you want.then I promise I let you where you want.then I promise I let you where you want.then I promise I let you where you want.

AMY: OK.AMY: OK.AMY: OK.AMY: OK.

SEC. 12: IN A BAR. RELAXED ATMOSPHERE.SEC. 12: IN A BAR. RELAXED ATMOSPHERE.SEC. 12: IN A BAR. RELAXED ATMOSPHERE.SEC. 12: IN A BAR. RELAXED ATMOSPHERE.They enter and seats.They enter and seats.They enter and seats.They enter and seats.

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WAITRESS: What will you want?WAITRESS: What will you want?WAITRESS: What will you want?WAITRESS: What will you want?

Alistair looks at Amy, interrogative.Alistair looks at Amy, interrogative.Alistair looks at Amy, interrogative.Alistair looks at Amy, interrogative.

AMY: Give me a beer.AMY: Give me a beer.AMY: Give me a beer.AMY: Give me a beer.

ALISTAIR: Ok, give me one too. So you're a boxer?ALISTAIR: Ok, give me one too. So you're a boxer?ALISTAIR: Ok, give me one too. So you're a boxer?ALISTAIR: Ok, give me one too. So you're a boxer?

AMY: No, I can't tell that yet, I just beganAMY: No, I can't tell that yet, I just beganAMY: No, I can't tell that yet, I just beganAMY: No, I can't tell that yet, I just beganyesterday but one day, who knows?yesterday but one day, who knows?yesterday but one day, who knows?yesterday but one day, who knows?

ALISTAIR: Well, there are some things I don'tALISTAIR: Well, there are some things I don'tALISTAIR: Well, there are some things I don'tALISTAIR: Well, there are some things I don'tunderstand very well. You told me you're aunderstand very well. You told me you're aunderstand very well. You told me you're aunderstand very well. You told me you're agranddaughter of Frankie Dunn when I only knewgranddaughter of Frankie Dunn when I only knewgranddaughter of Frankie Dunn when I only knewgranddaughter of Frankie Dunn when I only knewthat he was trying to find a daughter. On thethat he was trying to find a daughter. On thethat he was trying to find a daughter. On thethat he was trying to find a daughter. On theother hand, you told me you're looking for him other hand, you told me you're looking for him other hand, you told me you're looking for him other hand, you told me you're looking for him and today it's the second day you practiseand today it's the second day you practiseand today it's the second day you practiseand today it's the second day you practise

boxing in his gymnasium; so, when was the last boxing in his gymnasium; so, when was the last boxing in his gymnasium; so, when was the last boxing in his gymnasium; so, when was the lasttime you saw him?time you saw him?time you saw him?time you saw him?

Waitress puts two bottles opened and two glasses inWaitress puts two bottles opened and two glasses inWaitress puts two bottles opened and two glasses inWaitress puts two bottles opened and two glasses infront of them.front of them.front of them.front of them.

AMY: Thank you.AMY: Thank you.AMY: Thank you.AMY: Thank you.

ALISTAIR: Yes, thanks.ALISTAIR: Yes, thanks.ALISTAIR: Yes, thanks.ALISTAIR: Yes, thanks.

AMY: Well, that the point: I never did. That's why IAMY: Well, that the point: I never did. That's why IAMY: Well, that the point: I never did. That's why IAMY: Well, that the point: I never did. That's why I

asked you if you could help me.asked you if you could help me.asked you if you could help me.asked you if you could help me.ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (Surprised and sceptic)(Surprised and sceptic)(Surprised and sceptic)(Surprised and sceptic) But, you...?But, you...?But, you...?But, you...?

AMY: Yes, I’m sure.AMY: Yes, I’m sure.AMY: Yes, I’m sure.AMY: Yes, I’m sure.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (Atonished)(Atonished)(Atonished)(Atonished) Oh...But, that's... that's veryOh...But, that's... that's veryOh...But, that's... that's veryOh...But, that's... that's very big. big. big. big.

AMY: Yes, I know, but, please remember I didn't comeAMY: Yes, I know, but, please remember I didn't comeAMY: Yes, I know, but, please remember I didn't comeAMY: Yes, I know, but, please remember I didn't come here for an interview and all that is about my here for an interview and all that is about my here for an interview and all that is about my here for an interview and all that is about my

life, and I don't want to see that in anlife, and I don't want to see that in anlife, and I don't want to see that in anlife, and I don't want to see that in anarticle, You get it?article, You get it?article, You get it?article, You get it?

ALISTAIR: Oh, yes, don't worry, I understand thatALISTAIR: Oh, yes, don't worry, I understand thatALISTAIR: Oh, yes, don't worry, I understand thatALISTAIR: Oh, yes, don't worry, I understand thatperfectly.perfectly.perfectly.perfectly.

AMY: So I've got your word?AMY: So I've got your word?AMY: So I've got your word?AMY: So I've got your word?

ALISTAIR: You've got my word that I won't publish ALISTAIR: You've got my word that I won't publish ALISTAIR: You've got my word that I won't publish ALISTAIR: You've got my word that I won't publish anything you 'ldn't want. Now, tell me what aanything you 'ldn't want. Now, tell me what aanything you 'ldn't want. Now, tell me what aanything you 'ldn't want. Now, tell me what apretty girl like you is trying to find inpretty girl like you is trying to find inpretty girl like you is trying to find inpretty girl like you is trying to find in

boxing. boxing. boxing. boxing.

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AMY: Well, a few days ago, It was only an excuse toAMY: Well, a few days ago, It was only an excuse toAMY: Well, a few days ago, It was only an excuse toAMY: Well, a few days ago, It was only an excuse tofind and overall to understand a part of myfind and overall to understand a part of myfind and overall to understand a part of myfind and overall to understand a part of myunknown past, but now...unknown past, but now...unknown past, but now...unknown past, but now... (drinking at the (drinking at the (drinking at the (drinking at the bottle)bottle)bottle)bottle) ...I don't know......I don't know......I don't know......I don't know... (emotioned and (emotioned and (emotioned and (emotioned and meditative)meditative)meditative)meditative) I feel strange: it's like ifI feel strange: it's like ifI feel strange: it's like ifI feel strange: it's like if

everything would have a new taste, I 'ld telleverything would have a new taste, I 'ld telleverything would have a new taste, I 'ld telleverything would have a new taste, I 'ld tell more real. more real. more real. more real.

ALISTAIR: And more hard?ALISTAIR: And more hard?ALISTAIR: And more hard?ALISTAIR: And more hard?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Rather more frightening.Rather more frightening.Rather more frightening.Rather more frightening.

They laugh and talk. Only music.They laugh and talk. Only music.They laugh and talk. Only music.They laugh and talk. Only music.

SEC. 13: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY PRACTISING,SEC. 13: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY PRACTISING,SEC. 13: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY PRACTISING,SEC. 13: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY PRACTISING,SQUABBLING AND WATCHING MAGGIE'S FIGHTS RECORDING.SQUABBLING AND WATCHING MAGGIE'S FIGHTS RECORDING.SQUABBLING AND WATCHING MAGGIE'S FIGHTS RECORDING.SQUABBLING AND WATCHING MAGGIE'S FIGHTS RECORDING.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was less strong than VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was less strong than VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was less strong than VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Amy was less strong than Maggie but she'd got swift and she had the Maggie but she'd got swift and she had the Maggie but she'd got swift and she had the Maggie but she'd got swift and she had the same heart, full of passion and all those same heart, full of passion and all those same heart, full of passion and all those same heart, full of passion and all those things that built you a boxer and sometimes things that built you a boxer and sometimes things that built you a boxer and sometimes things that built you a boxer and sometimes make him fall, and, remembering, for a momentmake him fall, and, remembering, for a momentmake him fall, and, remembering, for a momentmake him fall, and, remembering, for a momentI thank that her first fight would be the I thank that her first fight would be the I thank that her first fight would be the I thank that her first fight would be the last.last.last.last.

SEC. 14: ON A RING.SEC. 14: ON A RING.SEC. 14: ON A RING.SEC. 14: ON A RING.Amy is in front of a woman older and stronger.Amy is in front of a woman older and stronger.Amy is in front of a woman older and stronger.Amy is in front of a woman older and stronger.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Steve Welch was known to earn VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Steve Welch was known to earn VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Steve Welch was known to earn VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Steve Welch was known to earn his living taking back old girls that nobody his living taking back old girls that nobody his living taking back old girls that nobody his living taking back old girls that nobody wanted and arranging fights they generally wanted and arranging fights they generally wanted and arranging fights they generally wanted and arranging fights they generally lost; it's why I chose him for a beginning,lost; it's why I chose him for a beginning,lost; it's why I chose him for a beginning,lost; it's why I chose him for a beginning,thinking in a not so hard fight, but I was thinking in a not so hard fight, but I was thinking in a not so hard fight, but I was thinking in a not so hard fight, but I was wrong. The girl was an old turtle, slow and wrong. The girl was an old turtle, slow and wrong. The girl was an old turtle, slow and wrong. The girl was an old turtle, slow and obstinate, but after so many contests, she had obstinate, but after so many contests, she had obstinate, but after so many contests, she had obstinate, but after so many contests, she had learnt to wait her moment, an Amy was still alearnt to wait her moment, an Amy was still alearnt to wait her moment, an Amy was still alearnt to wait her moment, an Amy was still avirgin.virgin.virgin.virgin.

Fight begins. Amy hits her opponent with fury butFight begins. Amy hits her opponent with fury butFight begins. Amy hits her opponent with fury butFight begins. Amy hits her opponent with fury butsmall efficacy. After a moment, she receives manysmall efficacy. After a moment, she receives manysmall efficacy. After a moment, she receives manysmall efficacy. After a moment, she receives manypunchs and totters but carry on moving back untilpunchs and totters but carry on moving back untilpunchs and totters but carry on moving back untilpunchs and totters but carry on moving back until

bell rings. bell rings. bell rings. bell rings.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (cleaning her face and looking at the right(cleaning her face and looking at the right(cleaning her face and looking at the right(cleaning her face and looking at the rightcheek injured)cheek injured)cheek injured)cheek injured) Not bad for a beginning but be Not bad for a beginning but be Not bad for a beginning but be Not bad for a beginning but becareful, she's not easy and she's strongercareful, she's not easy and she's strongercareful, she's not easy and she's strongercareful, she's not easy and she's strongerthan you; don't let her coming closer and getthan you; don't let her coming closer and getthan you; don't let her coming closer and getthan you; don't let her coming closer and getup your left, she wants your eye and she canup your left, she wants your eye and she canup your left, she wants your eye and she canup your left, she wants your eye and she cantake it.take it.take it.take it.

AMY: Ok, coach. But I didn't make, did I?AMY: Ok, coach. But I didn't make, did I?AMY: Ok, coach. But I didn't make, did I?AMY: Ok, coach. But I didn't make, did I?

SCRAP: What are you talking about?SCRAP: What are you talking about?SCRAP: What are you talking about?SCRAP: What are you talking about?

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AMY: Yes, Maggie won in the first round.AMY: Yes, Maggie won in the first round.AMY: Yes, Maggie won in the first round.AMY: Yes, Maggie won in the first round.

SCRAP: Forget Maggie, you're not her and it's yourSCRAP: Forget Maggie, you're not her and it's yourSCRAP: Forget Maggie, you're not her and it's yourSCRAP: Forget Maggie, you're not her and it's yourfirst fight. Concentrate yourself and overallfirst fight. Concentrate yourself and overallfirst fight. Concentrate yourself and overallfirst fight. Concentrate yourself and overall

protect your face; don't think about anythingprotect your face; don't think about anythingprotect your face; don't think about anythingprotect your face; don't think about anythingelse, Ok?else, Ok?else, Ok?else, Ok?

Amy remembers a fight between Maggie and a similarAmy remembers a fight between Maggie and a similarAmy remembers a fight between Maggie and a similarAmy remembers a fight between Maggie and a similaropponent. Images of the fight.opponent. Images of the fight.opponent. Images of the fight.opponent. Images of the fight.

AMY: Ok, chief. I know her, she fights exactly likeAMY: Ok, chief. I know her, she fights exactly likeAMY: Ok, chief. I know her, she fights exactly likeAMY: Ok, chief. I know her, she fights exactly like Nathalie Krups. Nathalie Krups. Nathalie Krups. Nathalie Krups.

SCRAP: What?SCRAP: What?SCRAP: What?SCRAP: What?

The bell rings.The bell rings.The bell rings.The bell rings.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling and getting up)(smiling and getting up)(smiling and getting up)(smiling and getting up) Yes, it was a friday 12Yes, it was a friday 12Yes, it was a friday 12Yes, it was a friday 12of November, Maggie knocks her out in the 3of November, Maggie knocks her out in the 3of November, Maggie knocks her out in the 3of November, Maggie knocks her out in the 3 rdrdrdrd

round using a single trick; don't worry, now Iround using a single trick; don't worry, now Iround using a single trick; don't worry, now Iround using a single trick; don't worry, now Iknow what to do.know what to do.know what to do.know what to do.

She comes closer to her opponent, makes a feint andShe comes closer to her opponent, makes a feint andShe comes closer to her opponent, makes a feint andShe comes closer to her opponent, makes a feint andknocks her out with three punchs. Audience screams andknocks her out with three punchs. Audience screams andknocks her out with three punchs. Audience screams andknocks her out with three punchs. Audience screams andapplauds.applauds.applauds.applauds.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And it was the first time I VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And it was the first time I VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And it was the first time I VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And it was the first time I

saw a fight winned only by memory. Amy knew to saw a fight winned only by memory. Amy knew to saw a fight winned only by memory. Amy knew to saw a fight winned only by memory. Amy knew to adapt herself at the situations and the nextadapt herself at the situations and the nextadapt herself at the situations and the nextadapt herself at the situations and the nextfights were easier, the problem was to make fights were easier, the problem was to make fights were easier, the problem was to make fights were easier, the problem was to make

her understand that she was going too fast, her understand that she was going too fast, her understand that she was going too fast, her understand that she was going too fast,and speed is never very good.and speed is never very good.and speed is never very good.and speed is never very good.

SEQ. 15: ALTERNED IMAGES OF AMY FIGHTING IN DIFFERENTSEQ. 15: ALTERNED IMAGES OF AMY FIGHTING IN DIFFERENTSEQ. 15: ALTERNED IMAGES OF AMY FIGHTING IN DIFFERENTSEQ. 15: ALTERNED IMAGES OF AMY FIGHTING IN DIFFERENTCONTESTS, WINNING EVERY TIME.CONTESTS, WINNING EVERY TIME.CONTESTS, WINNING EVERY TIME.CONTESTS, WINNING EVERY TIME.

SEQ. 16: IN A CEMENTARY. A FEW MONTHS LATER.SEQ. 16: IN A CEMENTARY. A FEW MONTHS LATER.SEQ. 16: IN A CEMENTARY. A FEW MONTHS LATER.SEQ. 16: IN A CEMENTARY. A FEW MONTHS LATER.Frankie walks between the graves and then stops,Frankie walks between the graves and then stops,Frankie walks between the graves and then stops,Frankie walks between the graves and then stops,seeing people near a grave. Maggie's mother and sisterseeing people near a grave. Maggie's mother and sisterseeing people near a grave. Maggie's mother and sisterseeing people near a grave. Maggie's mother and sister(this taking by the hand a two years old boy(this taking by the hand a two years old boy(this taking by the hand a two years old boy(this taking by the hand a two years old boy

bored)are in front of Maggie's grave. bored)are in front of Maggie's grave. bored)are in front of Maggie's grave. bored)are in front of Maggie's grave.

SISTER: Come on, mum, we've to go; Dave is ungry andSISTER: Come on, mum, we've to go; Dave is ungry andSISTER: Come on, mum, we've to go; Dave is ungry andSISTER: Come on, mum, we've to go; Dave is ungry andyou know I don't like this place.you know I don't like this place.you know I don't like this place.you know I don't like this place.

MOTHER: Yes, I know, I don't like it too but, afterMOTHER: Yes, I know, I don't like it too but, afterMOTHER: Yes, I know, I don't like it too but, afterMOTHER: Yes, I know, I don't like it too but, afterall, that's girl was my daughter.all, that's girl was my daughter.all, that's girl was my daughter.all, that's girl was my daughter. (she looks (she looks (she looks (she looks at the grave; uncomfortable)at the grave; uncomfortable)at the grave; uncomfortable)at the grave; uncomfortable) I alreadyI alreadyI alreadyI alreadyapologize to didn't come last year but it'sapologize to didn't come last year but it'sapologize to didn't come last year but it'sapologize to didn't come last year but it'svery far and it's not easy to come for me,very far and it's not easy to come for me,very far and it's not easy to come for me,very far and it's not easy to come for me,overall now we lose that house you bought, youoverall now we lose that house you bought, youoverall now we lose that house you bought, youoverall now we lose that house you bought, you

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remember that? (remember that? (remember that? (remember that? ( with religious fair with religious fair with religious fair with religious fair ) Or maybe) Or maybe) Or maybe) Or maybeyou already know that.you already know that.you already know that.you already know that.

SISTER: Come on! Don't talk about that; the taxesSISTER: Come on! Don't talk about that; the taxesSISTER: Come on! Don't talk about that; the taxesSISTER: Come on! Don't talk about that; the taxeswere horrifying, we wouldn't have to paywere horrifying, we wouldn't have to paywere horrifying, we wouldn't have to paywere horrifying, we wouldn't have to pay

those. Fortunetely, you didn't loose yourthose. Fortunetely, you didn't loose yourthose. Fortunetely, you didn't loose yourthose. Fortunetely, you didn't loose yourpension, and I told you that it was bad earnpension, and I told you that it was bad earnpension, and I told you that it was bad earnpension, and I told you that it was bad earn money. money. money. money.

MOTHER: Yes, and the damned who led her to that willMOTHER: Yes, and the damned who led her to that willMOTHER: Yes, and the damned who led her to that willMOTHER: Yes, and the damned who led her to that will burn in hell for ever, I swear. Good bye, poor burn in hell for ever, I swear. Good bye, poor burn in hell for ever, I swear. Good bye, poor burn in hell for ever, I swear. Good bye, poor

girl.girl.girl.girl.

They leave. Frankie comes closer and observes theThey leave. Frankie comes closer and observes theThey leave. Frankie comes closer and observes theThey leave. Frankie comes closer and observes thegrave, gloomy.grave, gloomy.grave, gloomy.grave, gloomy.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie knew that they were VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie knew that they were VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie knew that they were VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie knew that they were talking about him but he listened an other talking about him but he listened an other talking about him but he listened an other talking about him but he listened an other voice in his head and it was Maggie voice in his head and it was Maggie voice in his head and it was Maggie voice in his head and it was Maggie remembering him that you can't ask for aremembering him that you can't ask for aremembering him that you can't ask for aremembering him that you can't ask for a

pardon to someone that don't expect it. She pardon to someone that don't expect it. She pardon to someone that don't expect it. She pardon to someone that don't expect it. She loved her life and her death was a possibility loved her life and her death was a possibility loved her life and her death was a possibility loved her life and her death was a possibility she never shunned, that was all.she never shunned, that was all.she never shunned, that was all.she never shunned, that was all.

SEQ. 17: IN FRANKIE'S HOUSE.SEQ. 17: IN FRANKIE'S HOUSE.SEQ. 17: IN FRANKIE'S HOUSE.SEQ. 17: IN FRANKIE'S HOUSE. He arrives, takes out his coat and prepares some He arrives, takes out his coat and prepares some He arrives, takes out his coat and prepares some He arrives, takes out his coat and prepares some

coffee. He drinks a cup, absorbed. He turns on the TV,coffee. He drinks a cup, absorbed. He turns on the TV,coffee. He drinks a cup, absorbed. He turns on the TV,coffee. He drinks a cup, absorbed. He turns on the TV,puts rubber gloves on and begins washing up.puts rubber gloves on and begins washing up.puts rubber gloves on and begins washing up.puts rubber gloves on and begins washing up.

VOICE OF WOMAN ON TV:VOICE OF WOMAN ON TV:VOICE OF WOMAN ON TV:VOICE OF WOMAN ON TV: ...has hurt is feet and he told ...has hurt is feet and he told ...has hurt is feet and he told ...has hurt is feet and he told he won't participate in an other he won't participate in an other he won't participate in an other he won't participate in an other

competition,....now, stay with us because I competition,....now, stay with us because I competition,....now, stay with us because I competition,....now, stay with us because I let you with Donald Stamp checking the lastlet you with Donald Stamp checking the lastlet you with Donald Stamp checking the lastlet you with Donald Stamp checking the lastsport news.sport news.sport news.sport news.

DONALD STAMP:DONALD STAMP:DONALD STAMP:DONALD STAMP: Yes, thank you, Theresa, and welcome to Yes, thank you, Theresa, and welcome to Yes, thank you, Theresa, and welcome to Yes, thank you, Theresa, and welcome to Sportnews Sportnews Sportnews Sportnews. Well, today we've got a lot of . Well, today we've got a lot of . Well, today we've got a lot of . Well, today we've got a lot of nouveautés but I'll begins with a curiosity: anouveautés but I'll begins with a curiosity: anouveautés but I'll begins with a curiosity: anouveautés but I'll begins with a curiosity: alittle star that promises to give to talk little star that promises to give to talk little star that promises to give to talk little star that promises to give to talk about in Boxing World is borning and it's notabout in Boxing World is borning and it's notabout in Boxing World is borning and it's notabout in Boxing World is borning and it's notfor less: she's got 13 victories and she's for less: she's got 13 victories and she's for less: she's got 13 victories and she's for less: she's got 13 victories and she's still unconquered. Little Amy appeared from still unconquered. Little Amy appeared from still unconquered. Little Amy appeared from still unconquered. Little Amy appeared from nowhere few months ago but now, she's taking anowhere few months ago but now, she's taking anowhere few months ago but now, she's taking anowhere few months ago but now, she's taking abig risk trying to adopt a name that will take big risk trying to adopt a name that will take big risk trying to adopt a name that will take big risk trying to adopt a name that will take back many memories to boxing fans. Many willback many memories to boxing fans. Many willback many memories to boxing fans. Many willback many memories to boxing fans. Many willremember that little girl that all called Mo remember that little girl that all called Mo remember that little girl that all called Mo remember that little girl that all called Mo Cuishle and her tragical death (Frankie,Cuishle and her tragical death (Frankie,Cuishle and her tragical death (Frankie,Cuishle and her tragical death (Frankie,listening, stops to wash an watchs the TV) in listening, stops to wash an watchs the TV) in listening, stops to wash an watchs the TV) in listening, stops to wash an watchs the TV) in an accident happened on the ring which quite an accident happened on the ring which quite an accident happened on the ring which quite an accident happened on the ring which quite costs her license to the Blue Bear,...costs her license to the Blue Bear,...costs her license to the Blue Bear,...costs her license to the Blue Bear,...

FRANKIE: What the hell he's talking about?FRANKIE: What the hell he's talking about?FRANKIE: What the hell he's talking about?FRANKIE: What the hell he's talking about?

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DONALD STAMP:DONALD STAMP:DONALD STAMP:DONALD STAMP: .... lose her title one month ago .... lose her title one month ago .... lose her title one month ago .... lose her title one month ago against Mae Mae Kelly. If I'm not wrong, they against Mae Mae Kelly. If I'm not wrong, they against Mae Mae Kelly. If I'm not wrong, they against Mae Mae Kelly. If I'm not wrong, they were precisely fighting to the title when the were precisely fighting to the title when the were precisely fighting to the title when the were precisely fighting to the title when the drama happened. Now, Amy Dunn, that some drama happened. Now, Amy Dunn, that some drama happened. Now, Amy Dunn, that some drama happened. Now, Amy Dunn, that some rumors considerate granddaughter of Franck rumors considerate granddaughter of Franck rumors considerate granddaughter of Franck rumors considerate granddaughter of Franck

Dunn, (images of Maggie and Frankie after a Dunn, (images of Maggie and Frankie after a Dunn, (images of Maggie and Frankie after a Dunn, (images of Maggie and Frankie after avictory) the Mo Cuishle's manager who took her victory) the Mo Cuishle's manager who took her victory) the Mo Cuishle's manager who took her victory) the Mo Cuishle's manager who took her to the glory, bought the rights of the name to the glory, bought the rights of the name to the glory, bought the rights of the name to the glory, bought the rights of the name and prepares herself to fight against Joan and prepares herself to fight against Joan and prepares herself to fight against Joan and prepares herself to fight against Joan Tompkins in a fight that promise to be Tompkins in a fight that promise to be Tompkins in a fight that promise to be Tompkins in a fight that promise to be

hard.... hard.... hard.... hard....

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (atonished seeing Amy wearing Mo Cuishle's (atonished seeing Amy wearing Mo Cuishle's (atonished seeing Amy wearing Mo Cuishle's (atonished seeing Amy wearing Mo Cuishle's green robe)green robe)green robe)green robe) That's impossible...That's impossible...That's impossible...That's impossible... (reconizing (reconizing (reconizing (reconizing Scrap)Scrap)Scrap)Scrap) Scrap?! Old crazy fool! What are youScrap?! Old crazy fool! What are youScrap?! Old crazy fool! What are youScrap?! Old crazy fool! What are youdoing here?doing here?doing here?doing here?

DONALD STAMP: ... The broadcast will be transmitedDONALD STAMP: ... The broadcast will be transmitedDONALD STAMP: ... The broadcast will be transmitedDONALD STAMP: ... The broadcast will be transmitedtonight at 8 o'clock where we 'll describetonight at 8 o'clock where we 'll describetonight at 8 o'clock where we 'll describetonight at 8 o'clock where we 'll describestars trajectories. Now...stars trajectories. Now...stars trajectories. Now...stars trajectories. Now...

SEQ. 16: THREE DAYS LATER. IN A STREET, AT A PUBLICSEQ. 16: THREE DAYS LATER. IN A STREET, AT A PUBLICSEQ. 16: THREE DAYS LATER. IN A STREET, AT A PUBLICSEQ. 16: THREE DAYS LATER. IN A STREET, AT A PUBLICPHONE.PHONE.PHONE.PHONE.Frankie calls.Frankie calls.Frankie calls.Frankie calls.

SEQ.17: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.SEQ.17: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.SEQ.17: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.SEQ.17: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.Scrap, sitting, in a chair with his feet with brokenScrap, sitting, in a chair with his feet with brokenScrap, sitting, in a chair with his feet with brokenScrap, sitting, in a chair with his feet with broken

socks crossed on the table, answers.socks crossed on the table, answers.socks crossed on the table, answers.socks crossed on the table, answers.SCRAP: Aló?SCRAP: Aló?SCRAP: Aló?SCRAP: Aló?

SEQ.18: STREET.SEQ.18: STREET.SEQ.18: STREET.SEQ.18: STREET.Frankie wait a moment, doubting, and then he puts downFrankie wait a moment, doubting, and then he puts downFrankie wait a moment, doubting, and then he puts downFrankie wait a moment, doubting, and then he puts downthe phone.the phone.the phone.the phone.

SEQ.19: GYMNASIUM. SAME MOMENT.SEQ.19: GYMNASIUM. SAME MOMENT.SEQ.19: GYMNASIUM. SAME MOMENT.SEQ.19: GYMNASIUM. SAME MOMENT.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (calling)(calling)(calling)(calling) Amy! Can you come here, please?Amy! Can you come here, please?Amy! Can you come here, please?Amy! Can you come here, please?You've got a call.You've got a call.You've got a call.You've got a call.

AMY: Yes? Oh, if it's Alistair, please tell him thatAMY: Yes? Oh, if it's Alistair, please tell him thatAMY: Yes? Oh, if it's Alistair, please tell him thatAMY: Yes? Oh, if it's Alistair, please tell him thatI'll call him back later.I'll call him back later.I'll call him back later.I'll call him back later.

SCRAP: It's not Alistair. I think it'sSCRAP: It's not Alistair. I think it'sSCRAP: It's not Alistair. I think it'sSCRAP: It's not Alistair. I think it's him him him him ... .

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (moved)(moved)(moved)(moved) Him? Frankie? Him? Frankie? Him? Frankie? Him? Frankie?

Phone rings again.Phone rings again.Phone rings again.Phone rings again.

SCRAP: Yes, and I think that this call is the goodSCRAP: Yes, and I think that this call is the goodSCRAP: Yes, and I think that this call is the goodSCRAP: Yes, and I think that this call is the goodone.one.one.one.

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He goes to answer and Amy runs to the office taking He goes to answer and Amy runs to the office taking He goes to answer and Amy runs to the office taking He goes to answer and Amy runs to the office takingout her gloves.out her gloves.out her gloves.out her gloves.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (answering)(answering)(answering)(answering) Aló, who is it?Aló, who is it?Aló, who is it?Aló, who is it?

VOICE OF FRANKIE: Is she here?VOICE OF FRANKIE: Is she here?VOICE OF FRANKIE: Is she here?VOICE OF FRANKIE: Is she here?SCRAP: Yes, you want to talk with her?SCRAP: Yes, you want to talk with her?SCRAP: Yes, you want to talk with her?SCRAP: Yes, you want to talk with her?

SEQ. 20: STREET.SEQ. 20: STREET.SEQ. 20: STREET.SEQ. 20: STREET.

FRANKIE: No, crazy fool! How you could train her afterFRANKIE: No, crazy fool! How you could train her afterFRANKIE: No, crazy fool! How you could train her afterFRANKIE: No, crazy fool! How you could train her afterwhat happened to Maggie?what happened to Maggie?what happened to Maggie?what happened to Maggie?

VOICE OF SCRAP: Ask to her; she's so obstinate than VOICE OF SCRAP: Ask to her; she's so obstinate than VOICE OF SCRAP: Ask to her; she's so obstinate than VOICE OF SCRAP: Ask to her; she's so obstinate than her grandfather. her grandfather. her grandfather. her grandfather.

FRANKIE: And where did you find that stupidity? IFRANKIE: And where did you find that stupidity? IFRANKIE: And where did you find that stupidity? IFRANKIE: And where did you find that stupidity? Inever had a granddaughter...never had a granddaughter...never had a granddaughter...never had a granddaughter...

VOICE OF AMY: No, it's the truth, my mother is Susan VOICE OF AMY: No, it's the truth, my mother is Susan VOICE OF AMY: No, it's the truth, my mother is Susan VOICE OF AMY: No, it's the truth, my mother is Susan Dunn and her father was a boxing coach called Dunn and her father was a boxing coach called Dunn and her father was a boxing coach called Dunn and her father was a boxing coach called

Frank Dunn.Frank Dunn.Frank Dunn.Frank Dunn.

Frankie keeps silence, surprised.Frankie keeps silence, surprised.Frankie keeps silence, surprised.Frankie keeps silence, surprised.

VOICE OF AMY: Aló...Frankie? VOICE OF AMY: Aló...Frankie? VOICE OF AMY: Aló...Frankie? VOICE OF AMY: Aló...Frankie?

Frankie puts down the phone.Frankie puts down the phone.Frankie puts down the phone.Frankie puts down the phone.FRANKIE: Damn it.FRANKIE: Damn it.FRANKIE: Damn it.FRANKIE: Damn it.

SEQ.21: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.SEQ.21: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.SEQ.21: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.SEQ.21: GYMNASIUM. OFFICE.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (putting down the phone)(putting down the phone)(putting down the phone)(putting down the phone) He put down the phone... He put down the phone... He put down the phone... He put down the phone...You think he will call again?You think he will call again?You think he will call again?You think he will call again?

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (scraching his neck)(scraching his neck)(scraching his neck)(scraching his neck) I don't know, maybe.I don't know, maybe.I don't know, maybe.I don't know, maybe.

AMY: Do you think I missed?AMY: Do you think I missed?AMY: Do you think I missed?AMY: Do you think I missed?

SCRAP: No. He just need you give him some time toSCRAP: No. He just need you give him some time toSCRAP: No. He just need you give him some time toSCRAP: No. He just need you give him some time tothink about that.think about that.think about that.think about that.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (encouraged)(encouraged)(encouraged)(encouraged) Oh, yes, you should be right.Oh, yes, you should be right.Oh, yes, you should be right.Oh, yes, you should be right.

She hits in the air, happy.She hits in the air, happy.She hits in the air, happy.She hits in the air, happy.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (observing her)(observing her)(observing her)(observing her) Ey, ey! Please, calm down;Ey, ey! Please, calm down;Ey, ey! Please, calm down;Ey, ey! Please, calm down;remember you're in the office.remember you're in the office.remember you're in the office.remember you're in the office.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling, imitating Danger)(smiling, imitating Danger)(smiling, imitating Danger)(smiling, imitating Danger) Oh, yes, sorryOh, yes, sorryOh, yes, sorryOh, yes, sorry Mr Mr Mr Mr Scrap Scrap Scrap Scrap ... .

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SCRAP: Get out of here, rude girl.SCRAP: Get out of here, rude girl.SCRAP: Get out of here, rude girl.SCRAP: Get out of here, rude girl.

She goes out laughing.She goes out laughing.She goes out laughing.She goes out laughing.

SEQ. 22: GYMNASIUM. SAME DAY, AFTERNOON.SEQ. 22: GYMNASIUM. SAME DAY, AFTERNOON.SEQ. 22: GYMNASIUM. SAME DAY, AFTERNOON.SEQ. 22: GYMNASIUM. SAME DAY, AFTERNOON.Amy is leaving.Amy is leaving.Amy is leaving.Amy is leaving.

AMY: Good bye, Scrap; Alistair is waiting for meAMY: Good bye, Scrap; Alistair is waiting for meAMY: Good bye, Scrap; Alistair is waiting for meAMY: Good bye, Scrap; Alistair is waiting for meoutside.outside.outside.outside.

SCRAP: Good bye, Amy. See you tomorrow and take careSCRAP: Good bye, Amy. See you tomorrow and take careSCRAP: Good bye, Amy. See you tomorrow and take careSCRAP: Good bye, Amy. See you tomorrow and take careof yourself, remember you have a fightof yourself, remember you have a fightof yourself, remember you have a fightof yourself, remember you have a fighttomorrow night.tomorrow night.tomorrow night.tomorrow night.

AMY: Yes, don't worry, and thank you to take so much AMY: Yes, don't worry, and thank you to take so much AMY: Yes, don't worry, and thank you to take so much AMY: Yes, don't worry, and thank you to take so much care about me.care about me.care about me.care about me. (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) You're like a littleYou're like a littleYou're like a littleYou're like a littledad to me.dad to me.dad to me.dad to me.

SCRAP: Oho, I'm not your dad.SCRAP: Oho, I'm not your dad.SCRAP: Oho, I'm not your dad.SCRAP: Oho, I'm not your dad.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) I know, but...you are the nearlier atI know, but...you are the nearlier atI know, but...you are the nearlier atI know, but...you are the nearlier atone I ever had.one I ever had.one I ever had.one I ever had.

She leaves. Scrap walk to the door and see Alistair'sShe leaves. Scrap walk to the door and see Alistair'sShe leaves. Scrap walk to the door and see Alistair'sShe leaves. Scrap walk to the door and see Alistair'scar going away; he greets with the hand and begins tocar going away; he greets with the hand and begins tocar going away; he greets with the hand and begins tocar going away; he greets with the hand and begins toclose the door and then he sees Frankie in his longclose the door and then he sees Frankie in his longclose the door and then he sees Frankie in his longclose the door and then he sees Frankie in his longcoat, half covered by the darkness. They look at each coat, half covered by the darkness. They look at each coat, half covered by the darkness. They look at each coat, half covered by the darkness. They look at each

other in silence.other in silence.other in silence.other in silence.SCRAP: So, you think to stay here all the night orSCRAP: So, you think to stay here all the night orSCRAP: So, you think to stay here all the night orSCRAP: So, you think to stay here all the night or

you'll enter because coldness is coming downyou'll enter because coldness is coming downyou'll enter because coldness is coming downyou'll enter because coldness is coming downand I'm tired.and I'm tired.and I'm tired.and I'm tired.

Frankie grumbles and finally enters.Frankie grumbles and finally enters.Frankie grumbles and finally enters.Frankie grumbles and finally enters.

FRANKIE: Why, knowing something about my family, youFRANKIE: Why, knowing something about my family, youFRANKIE: Why, knowing something about my family, youFRANKIE: Why, knowing something about my family, youdidn't inform me?didn't inform me?didn't inform me?didn't inform me?

SCRAP: How? And where? Remember you disappearedSCRAP: How? And where? Remember you disappearedSCRAP: How? And where? Remember you disappearedSCRAP: How? And where? Remember you disappearedovernight.overnight.overnight.overnight.

FRANKIE: Yes, but you didn't even try; and why areFRANKIE: Yes, but you didn't even try; and why areFRANKIE: Yes, but you didn't even try; and why areFRANKIE: Yes, but you didn't even try; and why areyou training her? How could you train myyou training her? How could you train myyou training her? How could you train myyou training her? How could you train my

blood, damn it? blood, damn it? blood, damn it? blood, damn it?

SCRAP: Well, she arrived on day from nowhere, lookingSCRAP: Well, she arrived on day from nowhere, lookingSCRAP: Well, she arrived on day from nowhere, lookingSCRAP: Well, she arrived on day from nowhere, lookingfor you and since this time she didn't let mefor you and since this time she didn't let mefor you and since this time she didn't let mefor you and since this time she didn't let mein peace one all day, so, what do you think Iin peace one all day, so, what do you think Iin peace one all day, so, what do you think Iin peace one all day, so, what do you think Icould do? And, you know what? I think more andcould do? And, you know what? I think more andcould do? And, you know what? I think more andcould do? And, you know what? I think more and

more that you're becoming an excuse. more that you're becoming an excuse. more that you're becoming an excuse. more that you're becoming an excuse.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (atonished)(atonished)(atonished)(atonished) An excuse? To what?An excuse? To what?An excuse? To what?An excuse? To what?

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SCRAP: To find her own way, I guess.SCRAP: To find her own way, I guess.SCRAP: To find her own way, I guess.SCRAP: To find her own way, I guess.

FRANKIE: Are you crazy? It's not a way to her, it'sFRANKIE: Are you crazy? It's not a way to her, it'sFRANKIE: Are you crazy? It's not a way to her, it'sFRANKIE: Are you crazy? It's not a way to her, it'sthe best way to die young...the best way to die young...the best way to die young...the best way to die young... (calming himself)(calming himself)(calming himself)(calming himself)

And what about her mother?And what about her mother?And what about her mother?And what about her mother?SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (ironic)(ironic)(ironic)(ironic) You want a resume?You want a resume?You want a resume?You want a resume?

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (Uncomfortable)(Uncomfortable)(Uncomfortable)(Uncomfortable) I want to know if she's fine.I want to know if she's fine.I want to know if she's fine.I want to know if she's fine.

SCRAP: Well, she's fine, she lives in Chicago, she'sSCRAP: Well, she's fine, she lives in Chicago, she'sSCRAP: Well, she's fine, she lives in Chicago, she'sSCRAP: Well, she's fine, she lives in Chicago, she'sa lawyer and she's not so happy that Amya lawyer and she's not so happy that Amya lawyer and she's not so happy that Amya lawyer and she's not so happy that Amyfollowed your path. And that's quate all Ifollowed your path. And that's quate all Ifollowed your path. And that's quate all Ifollowed your path. And that's quate all Iknow about her.know about her.know about her.know about her.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (Angry)(Angry)(Angry)(Angry) That girl didn't follow my path,That girl didn't follow my path,That girl didn't follow my path,That girl didn't follow my path,(pointing him with the finger)(pointing him with the finger)(pointing him with the finger)(pointing him with the finger) she followedshe followedshe followedshe followedyours, and she must stop right now.yours, and she must stop right now.yours, and she must stop right now.yours, and she must stop right now.

SCRAP: Why? Because you arrived? Because you want it?SCRAP: Why? Because you arrived? Because you want it?SCRAP: Why? Because you arrived? Because you want it?SCRAP: Why? Because you arrived? Because you want it?

FRANKIE: No, because she's in danger, fool, she fightsFRANKIE: No, because she's in danger, fool, she fightsFRANKIE: No, because she's in danger, fool, she fightsFRANKIE: No, because she's in danger, fool, she fightsexactly like Maggie and like her she doesn'texactly like Maggie and like her she doesn'texactly like Maggie and like her she doesn'texactly like Maggie and like her she doesn'tprotect herself enough, her left his alwaysprotect herself enough, her left his alwaysprotect herself enough, her left his alwaysprotect herself enough, her left his alwaysdown and she goes too much closer, how youdown and she goes too much closer, how youdown and she goes too much closer, how youdown and she goes too much closer, how youdidn’nt tell her?didn’nt tell her?didn’nt tell her?didn’nt tell her?

SCRAP: I do that everytime, but some times, I thinkSCRAP: I do that everytime, but some times, I thinkSCRAP: I do that everytime, but some times, I thinkSCRAP: I do that everytime, but some times, I thinkI’m talking alone.I’m talking alone.I’m talking alone.I’m talking alone.

FRANKIE: How you can be her coach if she don’t listenFRANKIE: How you can be her coach if she don’t listenFRANKIE: How you can be her coach if she don’t listenFRANKIE: How you can be her coach if she don’t listento you?to you?to you?to you? (paternal)(paternal)(paternal)(paternal) And who is the jackass thatAnd who is the jackass thatAnd who is the jackass thatAnd who is the jackass thatleft with her?left with her?left with her?left with her?

SCRAP: He’s a reporter of Fitness Review; hisSCRAP: He’s a reporter of Fitness Review; hisSCRAP: He’s a reporter of Fitness Review; hisSCRAP: He’s a reporter of Fitness Review; hisarticles don’t value the ink those are madearticles don’t value the ink those are madearticles don’t value the ink those are madearticles don’t value the ink those are madewith but he’s not a bad boy.with but he’s not a bad boy.with but he’s not a bad boy.with but he’s not a bad boy.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (not very convinced)(not very convinced)(not very convinced)(not very convinced) Hum. Anyway, if she’s Hum. Anyway, if she’s Hum. Anyway, if she’s Hum. Anyway, if she’s my granddaughter, she must stop right now, you my granddaughter, she must stop right now, you my granddaughter, she must stop right now, you my granddaughter, she must stop right now, you

listened to me?listened to me?listened to me?listened to me?

SCRAP: Well, now you got only two solutions: or youSCRAP: Well, now you got only two solutions: or youSCRAP: Well, now you got only two solutions: or youSCRAP: Well, now you got only two solutions: or youconvince her to stop, or you, or you trainconvince her to stop, or you, or you trainconvince her to stop, or you, or you trainconvince her to stop, or you, or you train

her. her. her. her.FRANKIE: What?! I will never train her, damn it!FRANKIE: What?! I will never train her, damn it!FRANKIE: What?! I will never train her, damn it!FRANKIE: What?! I will never train her, damn it!

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (yawning)(yawning)(yawning)(yawning) Well, do what you want but, please,Well, do what you want but, please,Well, do what you want but, please,Well, do what you want but, please,wait until tomorrow. You will sleep here?wait until tomorrow. You will sleep here?wait until tomorrow. You will sleep here?wait until tomorrow. You will sleep here?

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FRANKIE: No, I’ll come back tomorrow to do what youFRANKIE: No, I’ll come back tomorrow to do what youFRANKIE: No, I’ll come back tomorrow to do what youFRANKIE: No, I’ll come back tomorrow to do what youdidn’t be able to do, and I’ll never put adidn’t be able to do, and I’ll never put adidn’t be able to do, and I’ll never put adidn’t be able to do, and I’ll never put afinger here again.finger here again.finger here again.finger here again.

SCRAP: I suppose you told something like that theSCRAP: I suppose you told something like that theSCRAP: I suppose you told something like that theSCRAP: I suppose you told something like that the

last time you left, didn’t you?last time you left, didn’t you?last time you left, didn’t you?last time you left, didn’t you?Frankie looks at him severous, moves the head andFrankie looks at him severous, moves the head andFrankie looks at him severous, moves the head andFrankie looks at him severous, moves the head andleaves. Scrap observesleaves. Scrap observesleaves. Scrap observesleaves. Scrap observes

SEQ. 23: NEXT DAY. SAME PLACE.SEQ. 23: NEXT DAY. SAME PLACE.SEQ. 23: NEXT DAY. SAME PLACE.SEQ. 23: NEXT DAY. SAME PLACE.A boxer is training with Dylan. Frankie entersA boxer is training with Dylan. Frankie entersA boxer is training with Dylan. Frankie entersA boxer is training with Dylan. Frankie enterslooking for Amy. He comes closer to the ring.looking for Amy. He comes closer to the ring.looking for Amy. He comes closer to the ring.looking for Amy. He comes closer to the ring.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (To Dylan)(To Dylan)(To Dylan)(To Dylan) Escuse me, did you saw... theEscuse me, did you saw... theEscuse me, did you saw... theEscuse me, did you saw... thegirl?girl?girl?girl?

DYLAN: No, but she should arrive soon, she’s got aDYLAN: No, but she should arrive soon, she’s got aDYLAN: No, but she should arrive soon, she’s got aDYLAN: No, but she should arrive soon, she’s got afight tonight.fight tonight.fight tonight.fight tonight.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (surprised)(surprised)(surprised)(surprised) Tonight? Where’s Scrap?Tonight? Where’s Scrap?Tonight? Where’s Scrap?Tonight? Where’s Scrap?

DYLAN: He’s cleaning the bathrooms.DYLAN: He’s cleaning the bathrooms.DYLAN: He’s cleaning the bathrooms.DYLAN: He’s cleaning the bathrooms. (remembering (remembering (remembering (remembering something)something)something)something) But...I know you?But...I know you?But...I know you?But...I know you?

FRANKIE: I don’t think so.FRANKIE: I don’t think so.FRANKIE: I don’t think so.FRANKIE: I don’t think so. (to the boxer)(to the boxer)(to the boxer)(to the boxer) But I knewBut I knewBut I knewBut I knewsome things about boxing and maybe I couldsome things about boxing and maybe I couldsome things about boxing and maybe I couldsome things about boxing and maybe I couldgive you an advice,give you an advice,give you an advice,give you an advice, (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) if yourif yourif yourif your

interest.interest.interest.interest.BOXER: Oh, of course.BOXER: Oh, of course.BOXER: Oh, of course.BOXER: Oh, of course.

FRANKIE: Well, when you make a faint, don’t show it,FRANKIE: Well, when you make a faint, don’t show it,FRANKIE: Well, when you make a faint, don’t show it,FRANKIE: Well, when you make a faint, don’t show it,just fold the knee.just fold the knee.just fold the knee.just fold the knee.

BOXER:BOXER:BOXER:BOXER: (trying)(trying)(trying)(trying) Like that?Like that?Like that?Like that?

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (showing him)(showing him)(showing him)(showing him) No really,... it’s like if No really,... it’s like if No really,... it’s like if No really,... it’s like ifyou’ld fell, but ready to jump.you’ld fell, but ready to jump.you’ld fell, but ready to jump.you’ld fell, but ready to jump.

BOXER:BOXER:BOXER:BOXER: (imitating)(imitating)(imitating)(imitating) I think I get it.I think I get it.I think I get it.I think I get it.

FRANKIE: That’s better. When it’s natural, it becomesFRANKIE: That’s better. When it’s natural, it becomesFRANKIE: That’s better. When it’s natural, it becomesFRANKIE: That’s better. When it’s natural, it becomesimpredictible.impredictible.impredictible.impredictible.

BOXER: Ok, thank you, I’ll practise that.BOXER: Ok, thank you, I’ll practise that.BOXER: Ok, thank you, I’ll practise that.BOXER: Ok, thank you, I’ll practise that.

Frankie nods and goes away to the bathrooms.Frankie nods and goes away to the bathrooms.Frankie nods and goes away to the bathrooms.Frankie nods and goes away to the bathrooms. He enters and sees scrap cleaning and whisting. He enters and sees scrap cleaning and whisting. He enters and sees scrap cleaning and whisting. He enters and sees scrap cleaning and whisting.

SCRAP:(SCRAP:(SCRAP:(SCRAP:( seeing him)seeing him)seeing him)seeing him) A, hello.A, hello.A, hello.A, hello.

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FRANKIE: How it’s possible that you still clean theFRANKIE: How it’s possible that you still clean theFRANKIE: How it’s possible that you still clean theFRANKIE: How it’s possible that you still clean the bathrooms? bathrooms? bathrooms? bathrooms?

SCRAP: Well, somebody has to do that.SCRAP: Well, somebody has to do that.SCRAP: Well, somebody has to do that.SCRAP: Well, somebody has to do that.

FRANKIE: Yes, but I ask you why you don’t payFRANKIE: Yes, but I ask you why you don’t payFRANKIE: Yes, but I ask you why you don’t payFRANKIE: Yes, but I ask you why you don’t paysomeone.someone.someone.someone.

SCRAP: When you do that, you don’t need to pay forSCRAP: When you do that, you don’t need to pay forSCRAP: When you do that, you don’t need to pay forSCRAP: When you do that, you don’t need to pay forit.it.it.it.

FRANKIE: You’re a disaster! I’m sure that your boxersFRANKIE: You’re a disaster! I’m sure that your boxersFRANKIE: You’re a disaster! I’m sure that your boxersFRANKIE: You’re a disaster! I’m sure that your boxersdidn’t win a match until they crossed you!didn’t win a match until they crossed you!didn’t win a match until they crossed you!didn’t win a match until they crossed you!

SCRAP: Well, Amy didn’t lose anyone until now.SCRAP: Well, Amy didn’t lose anyone until now.SCRAP: Well, Amy didn’t lose anyone until now.SCRAP: Well, Amy didn’t lose anyone until now.

FRANKIE: It’s different. She’s not a boxer, and whyFRANKIE: It’s different. She’s not a boxer, and whyFRANKIE: It’s different. She’s not a boxer, and whyFRANKIE: It’s different. She’s not a boxer, and whyshe’s not here? You told me that she would.she’s not here? You told me that she would.she’s not here? You told me that she would.she’s not here? You told me that she would.

SCRAP: Oh, yes. She called early: she had a problem SCRAP: Oh, yes. She called early: she had a problem SCRAP: Oh, yes. She called early: she had a problem SCRAP: Oh, yes. She called early: she had a problem but she will arrive at the hour to the fight but she will arrive at the hour to the fight but she will arrive at the hour to the fight but she will arrive at the hour to the fight

tonight.tonight.tonight.tonight.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (ironic) A problem? (ironic) A problem? (ironic) A problem? (ironic) A problem? The day of a fight? YouThe day of a fight? YouThe day of a fight? YouThe day of a fight? Youtalked to her about me?talked to her about me?talked to her about me?talked to her about me?

SCRAP: Yes. She’s very happy and I told her thatSCRAP: Yes. She’s very happy and I told her thatSCRAP: Yes. She’s very happy and I told her thatSCRAP: Yes. She’s very happy and I told her thatyou’ll come to the fight. It’s in the Red Hallyou’ll come to the fight. It’s in the Red Hallyou’ll come to the fight. It’s in the Red Hallyou’ll come to the fight. It’s in the Red Hall

at eight o’clock.at eight o’clock.at eight o’clock.at eight o’clock.FRANKIE: A, so I’m the problem. Now, she don’t wantFRANKIE: A, so I’m the problem. Now, she don’t wantFRANKIE: A, so I’m the problem. Now, she don’t wantFRANKIE: A, so I’m the problem. Now, she don’t want

to see me because you told her that I come toto see me because you told her that I come toto see me because you told her that I come toto see me because you told her that I come toconvince her to stop.convince her to stop.convince her to stop.convince her to stop.

SCRAP: I think as well that she wants to show youSCRAP: I think as well that she wants to show youSCRAP: I think as well that she wants to show youSCRAP: I think as well that she wants to show youwhat she’s able to do.what she’s able to do.what she’s able to do.what she’s able to do.

FRANKIE: She doesn’t have anything to show. That’sFRANKIE: She doesn’t have anything to show. That’sFRANKIE: She doesn’t have anything to show. That’sFRANKIE: She doesn’t have anything to show. That’sanother stupidity yours.another stupidity yours.another stupidity yours.another stupidity yours.

He goes away. He goes away. He goes away. He goes away.

SCRAP: But I suppose you’ll go to the fight, won’tSCRAP: But I suppose you’ll go to the fight, won’tSCRAP: But I suppose you’ll go to the fight, won’tSCRAP: But I suppose you’ll go to the fight, won’tyou?you?you?you?

FRANKIE: Why? To see how one destroyes her? Tell herFRANKIE: Why? To see how one destroyes her? Tell herFRANKIE: Why? To see how one destroyes her? Tell herFRANKIE: Why? To see how one destroyes her? Tell herit’s better that she thinks about her futur.it’s better that she thinks about her futur.it’s better that she thinks about her futur.it’s better that she thinks about her futur.

He goes. He goes. He goes. He goes.

SEQ. 28: NIGHT, 8 O’CLOCK. IN THE STADIUM, IN A SMALLSEQ. 28: NIGHT, 8 O’CLOCK. IN THE STADIUM, IN A SMALLSEQ. 28: NIGHT, 8 O’CLOCK. IN THE STADIUM, IN A SMALLSEQ. 28: NIGHT, 8 O’CLOCK. IN THE STADIUM, IN A SMALLCHAPEL.CHAPEL.CHAPEL.CHAPEL.

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Amy expects, wearing Mo Cuischle’sAmy expects, wearing Mo Cuischle’sAmy expects, wearing Mo Cuischle’sAmy expects, wearing Mo Cuischle’s batabatabatabata and theand theand theand thegloves, impatient. Alistair is with her, making hergloves, impatient. Alistair is with her, making hergloves, impatient. Alistair is with her, making hergloves, impatient. Alistair is with her, making her

massages. Scrap arrives. massages. Scrap arrives. massages. Scrap arrives. massages. Scrap arrives.

AMY: So, you saw him?AMY: So, you saw him?AMY: So, you saw him?AMY: So, you saw him?

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) E...No, there’s too much E...No, there’s too much E...No, there’s too much E...No, there’s too much people, but you can be sure that he will come,people, but you can be sure that he will come,people, but you can be sure that he will come,people, but you can be sure that he will come,if he’s not already here.if he’s not already here.if he’s not already here.if he’s not already here.

A man enters.A man enters.A man enters.A man enters.

MAN: Manager, it’s time.MAN: Manager, it’s time.MAN: Manager, it’s time.MAN: Manager, it’s time.

SCRAP: Ok, we go inmediately.SCRAP: Ok, we go inmediately.SCRAP: Ok, we go inmediately.SCRAP: Ok, we go inmediately. (to Amy that gets up)(to Amy that gets up)(to Amy that gets up)(to Amy that gets up) Now, just concentrate yourself in the fight, Now, just concentrate yourself in the fight, Now, just concentrate yourself in the fight, Now, just concentrate yourself in the fight,

ok?ok?ok?ok?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (nodding,shocking the gloves and jumping slowly)(nodding,shocking the gloves and jumping slowly)(nodding,shocking the gloves and jumping slowly)(nodding,shocking the gloves and jumping slowly)Ok, chief. But, don’t worry, I studied her,Ok, chief. But, don’t worry, I studied her,Ok, chief. But, don’t worry, I studied her,Ok, chief. But, don’t worry, I studied her,she’s like Gaby Stern, you remember? April 24,she’s like Gaby Stern, you remember? April 24,she’s like Gaby Stern, you remember? April 24,she’s like Gaby Stern, you remember? April 24,in Atlanta; Maggie...in Atlanta; Maggie...in Atlanta; Maggie...in Atlanta; Maggie...

SCRAP: Yes, maybe she’sSCRAP: Yes, maybe she’sSCRAP: Yes, maybe she’sSCRAP: Yes, maybe she’s like like like like her but she’s not her; her but she’s not her; her but she’s not her; her but she’s not her;remember always that they’re all different,remember always that they’re all different,remember always that they’re all different,remember always that they’re all different,and for your information, Frankie told like meand for your information, Frankie told like meand for your information, Frankie told like meand for your information, Frankie told like methat your left is too down.that your left is too down.that your left is too down.that your left is too down.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (emotioned)(emotioned)(emotioned)(emotioned) He told that? Oh, yes, he’s right, I He told that? Oh, yes, he’s right, I He told that? Oh, yes, he’s right, I He told that? Oh, yes, he’s right, Iwill...will...will...will... (happy)(happy)(happy)(happy) I will fix it, I promise.I will fix it, I promise.I will fix it, I promise.I will fix it, I promise.

SCRAP: I hope so. Now, come on and overall: rememberSCRAP: I hope so. Now, come on and overall: rememberSCRAP: I hope so. Now, come on and overall: rememberSCRAP: I hope so. Now, come on and overall: rememberto...to...to...to...

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling) Protect myself, ever.(smiling) Protect myself, ever.(smiling) Protect myself, ever.(smiling) Protect myself, ever.

SEQ. 29: IN THE STADIUM:SEQ. 29: IN THE STADIUM:SEQ. 29: IN THE STADIUM:SEQ. 29: IN THE STADIUM:The stadium is full. Audience screams and whists.The stadium is full. Audience screams and whists.The stadium is full. Audience screams and whists.The stadium is full. Audience screams and whists.

AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!

Amy looks for Frankie with the look coming closer toAmy looks for Frankie with the look coming closer toAmy looks for Frankie with the look coming closer toAmy looks for Frankie with the look coming closer tothe ring.the ring.the ring.the ring.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It’s always difficult to VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It’s always difficult to VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It’s always difficult to VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It’s always difficult to understand boxing if you’re not a boxer, and I understand boxing if you’re not a boxer, and I understand boxing if you’re not a boxer, and I understand boxing if you’re not a boxer, and I know that Amy was trying to prove something know that Amy was trying to prove something know that Amy was trying to prove something know that Amy was trying to prove something she didn’t need to, but now, with time, I she didn’t need to, but now, with time, I she didn’t need to, but now, with time, I she didn’t need to, but now, with time, I understand her. She’d got this fire that burns understand her. She’d got this fire that burns understand her. She’d got this fire that burns understand her. She’d got this fire that burns you if you don’t burn with him, Maggie was ayou if you don’t burn with him, Maggie was ayou if you don’t burn with him, Maggie was ayou if you don’t burn with him, Maggie was agirl like her and she’ld could have been the girl like her and she’ld could have been the girl like her and she’ld could have been the girl like her and she’ld could have been the sister she never had, and she ever feeled thatsister she never had, and she ever feeled thatsister she never had, and she ever feeled thatsister she never had, and she ever feeled thatMo Cuishle had becomen more than a single Mo Cuishle had becomen more than a single Mo Cuishle had becomen more than a single Mo Cuishle had becomen more than a single

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name. Somebody, I don’t know who, told once aname. Somebody, I don’t know who, told once aname. Somebody, I don’t know who, told once aname. Somebody, I don’t know who, told once atime that you can kill a person but you can’ttime that you can kill a person but you can’ttime that you can kill a person but you can’ttime that you can kill a person but you can’tdo that with an idea; maybe he was right an I do that with an idea; maybe he was right an I do that with an idea; maybe he was right an I do that with an idea; maybe he was right an I think that Mo Cuishle was something like that.think that Mo Cuishle was something like that.think that Mo Cuishle was something like that.think that Mo Cuishle was something like that.

SEQ. 30:SEQ. 30:SEQ. 30:SEQ. 30: IN THE HIGHWAY.IN THE HIGHWAY.IN THE HIGHWAY.IN THE HIGHWAY.Fankie drives coming back to his home, gloomy.Fankie drives coming back to his home, gloomy.Fankie drives coming back to his home, gloomy.Fankie drives coming back to his home, gloomy.

SEQ. 31: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.SEQ. 31: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.SEQ. 31: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.SEQ. 31: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.The fight begins. Amy fights exalted and with The fight begins. Amy fights exalted and with The fight begins. Amy fights exalted and with The fight begins. Amy fights exalted and with disorder; she receives many punchs and one quite breakdisorder; she receives many punchs and one quite breakdisorder; she receives many punchs and one quite breakdisorder; she receives many punchs and one quite break

her nose. her nose. her nose. her nose. Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.

SCRAP: God! What are you doing?SCRAP: God! What are you doing?SCRAP: God! What are you doing?SCRAP: God! What are you doing?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (sitting with the nose blooding)(sitting with the nose blooding)(sitting with the nose blooding)(sitting with the nose blooding) I know. II know. II know. II know. Ithink...I think she broke my nose, Scrap, Ithink...I think she broke my nose, Scrap, Ithink...I think she broke my nose, Scrap, Ithink...I think she broke my nose, Scrap, I

have blood in my mouth. have blood in my mouth. have blood in my mouth. have blood in my mouth.

SCRAP: (SCRAP: (SCRAP: (SCRAP: ( touching the nose and stopping the hemorragy touching the nose and stopping the hemorragy touching the nose and stopping the hemorragy touching the nose and stopping the hemorragy with cotton sticks)with cotton sticks)with cotton sticks)with cotton sticks) Well, she quate managed toWell, she quate managed toWell, she quate managed toWell, she quate managed todo that; you must concentrate, Amy, you’re notdo that; you must concentrate, Amy, you’re notdo that; you must concentrate, Amy, you’re notdo that; you must concentrate, Amy, you’re notin a party and this way I don’t give you twoin a party and this way I don’t give you twoin a party and this way I don’t give you twoin a party and this way I don’t give you tworounds more so please now listen to me: she’srounds more so please now listen to me: she’srounds more so please now listen to me: she’srounds more so please now listen to me: she’sstronger than you and she knows you’re fast,stronger than you and she knows you’re fast,stronger than you and she knows you’re fast,stronger than you and she knows you’re fast,then surprise her, get in and get out butthen surprise her, get in and get out butthen surprise her, get in and get out butthen surprise her, get in and get out butdon’t stay closer to her, you get it?don’t stay closer to her, you get it?don’t stay closer to her, you get it?don’t stay closer to her, you get it?

Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (breathing with difficulty)(breathing with difficulty)(breathing with difficulty)(breathing with difficulty) Ok, chief. I can’tOk, chief. I can’tOk, chief. I can’tOk, chief. I can’t

breath. breath. breath. breath.

She gets up and gets on, doubting. Her adversaryShe gets up and gets on, doubting. Her adversaryShe gets up and gets on, doubting. Her adversaryShe gets up and gets on, doubting. Her adversaryattacks with fury.attacks with fury.attacks with fury.attacks with fury.

SEQ. 31: ON THE HIGHWAY.SEQ. 31: ON THE HIGHWAY.SEQ. 31: ON THE HIGHWAY.SEQ. 31: ON THE HIGHWAY.Frankie keeps driving.Frankie keeps driving.Frankie keeps driving.Frankie keeps driving.

FRANKIE: Why it happens to me? Why?FRANKIE: Why it happens to me? Why?FRANKIE: Why it happens to me? Why?FRANKIE: Why it happens to me? Why?

After a moment, he goes back towards the city.After a moment, he goes back towards the city.After a moment, he goes back towards the city.After a moment, he goes back towards the city.

SEQ. 32: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.SEQ. 32: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.SEQ. 32: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.SEQ. 32: IN THE STADIUM. ON THE RING.Round 6. Amy keeps fighting, more and more tired.Round 6. Amy keeps fighting, more and more tired.Round 6. Amy keeps fighting, more and more tired.Round 6. Amy keeps fighting, more and more tired.

Bell rings. She sits.Bell rings. She sits.Bell rings. She sits.Bell rings. She sits.

SCRAP: Not bad, at least your nose don’t bloodSCRAP: Not bad, at least your nose don’t bloodSCRAP: Not bad, at least your nose don’t bloodSCRAP: Not bad, at least your nose don’t bloodanymore and you maintained her far, but don’tanymore and you maintained her far, but don’tanymore and you maintained her far, but don’tanymore and you maintained her far, but don’tforget your left, she still too down.forget your left, she still too down.forget your left, she still too down.forget your left, she still too down.

AMY: She knows my faints, Scrap, she knows me, and IAMY: She knows my faints, Scrap, she knows me, and IAMY: She knows my faints, Scrap, she knows me, and IAMY: She knows my faints, Scrap, she knows me, and Ican’t touch her bloody face.can’t touch her bloody face.can’t touch her bloody face.can’t touch her bloody face.

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SCRAP: Calm down. She’s an old fox and all faints areSCRAP: Calm down. She’s an old fox and all faints areSCRAP: Calm down. She’s an old fox and all faints areSCRAP: Calm down. She’s an old fox and all faints aredeeply the same, what changes is how you usedeeply the same, what changes is how you usedeeply the same, what changes is how you usedeeply the same, what changes is how you usethose. Now, she’s trying to tired you, so youthose. Now, she’s trying to tired you, so youthose. Now, she’s trying to tired you, so youthose. Now, she’s trying to tired you, so you

must earn time, you listen to me? must earn time, you listen to me? must earn time, you listen to me? must earn time, you listen to me?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (drinking)(drinking)(drinking)(drinking) I can’t, I’m already tired, I don’tI can’t, I’m already tired, I don’tI can’t, I’m already tired, I don’tI can’t, I’m already tired, I don’tfeel my fists, my nose is in fire and I can’tfeel my fists, my nose is in fire and I can’tfeel my fists, my nose is in fire and I can’tfeel my fists, my nose is in fire and I can’tswallow.swallow.swallow.swallow.

Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.

SCRAP: Listen to me, you need to take rest so earnSCRAP: Listen to me, you need to take rest so earnSCRAP: Listen to me, you need to take rest so earnSCRAP: Listen to me, you need to take rest so earntime, give her a cakewalk, ok?time, give her a cakewalk, ok?time, give her a cakewalk, ok?time, give her a cakewalk, ok?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (getting up)(getting up)(getting up)(getting up) Ok, I’ll try.Ok, I’ll try.Ok, I’ll try.Ok, I’ll try.

She moves constantly and maintains her adversary far.She moves constantly and maintains her adversary far.She moves constantly and maintains her adversary far.She moves constantly and maintains her adversary far.A moment, she gets catched in a corner an the otherA moment, she gets catched in a corner an the otherA moment, she gets catched in a corner an the otherA moment, she gets catched in a corner an the otherfIghter quate knocks her out. Bell rings.fIghter quate knocks her out. Bell rings.fIghter quate knocks her out. Bell rings.fIghter quate knocks her out. Bell rings.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (sitting)(sitting)(sitting)(sitting) Saved by the god damn bell. I mustSaved by the god damn bell. I mustSaved by the god damn bell. I mustSaved by the god damn bell. I muststop, Scrap, she’s killing me.stop, Scrap, she’s killing me.stop, Scrap, she’s killing me.stop, Scrap, she’s killing me.

VOICE OF FRANKIE: Are you sure?VOICE OF FRANKIE: Are you sure?VOICE OF FRANKIE: Are you sure?VOICE OF FRANKIE: Are you sure?

We see Frankie.We see Frankie.We see Frankie.We see Frankie.

FRANKIE: You still have three rounds and this oldFRANKIE: You still have three rounds and this oldFRANKIE: You still have three rounds and this oldFRANKIE: You still have three rounds and this old bitch deserves a lesson. bitch deserves a lesson. bitch deserves a lesson. bitch deserves a lesson.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (seeing him ,emotioned)(seeing him ,emotioned)(seeing him ,emotioned)(seeing him ,emotioned) Frankie!Frankie!Frankie!Frankie!

FRANKIE: On the ring, I prefer you call me chief.FRANKIE: On the ring, I prefer you call me chief.FRANKIE: On the ring, I prefer you call me chief.FRANKIE: On the ring, I prefer you call me chief.

AMY: O, you’re right, chief...what do you think IAMY: O, you’re right, chief...what do you think IAMY: O, you’re right, chief...what do you think IAMY: O, you’re right, chief...what do you think Ishould do?should do?should do?should do?

FRANKIE: Well, she believes you’re finished, so giveFRANKIE: Well, she believes you’re finished, so giveFRANKIE: Well, she believes you’re finished, so giveFRANKIE: Well, she believes you’re finished, so give her some reasons to think that she’s right and her some reasons to think that she’s right and her some reasons to think that she’s right and her some reasons to think that she’s right and

then aniquilate her as you did last week with then aniquilate her as you did last week with then aniquilate her as you did last week with then aniquilate her as you did last week with Joan Tompkins.Joan Tompkins.Joan Tompkins.Joan Tompkins.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (happy)(happy)(happy)(happy) You saw that fight?You saw that fight?You saw that fight?You saw that fight?

FRANKIE: Of course.FRANKIE: Of course.FRANKIE: Of course.FRANKIE: Of course.

Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.

AMY: Ok, I will, thank you, chief.AMY: Ok, I will, thank you, chief.AMY: Ok, I will, thank you, chief.AMY: Ok, I will, thank you, chief.

She gets up, livened up. She fights simulatingShe gets up, livened up. She fights simulatingShe gets up, livened up. She fights simulatingShe gets up, livened up. She fights simulatingdisorder and looking more tired than she’s really.disorder and looking more tired than she’s really.disorder and looking more tired than she’s really.disorder and looking more tired than she’s really.

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Suddently, finding a hole in the defense, she attacksSuddently, finding a hole in the defense, she attacksSuddently, finding a hole in the defense, she attacksSuddently, finding a hole in the defense, she attackswith fury and precision, knocking out her adversarywith fury and precision, knocking out her adversarywith fury and precision, knocking out her adversarywith fury and precision, knocking out her adversarywith a punch in a rein and two in the face. Audiencewith a punch in a rein and two in the face. Audiencewith a punch in a rein and two in the face. Audiencewith a punch in a rein and two in the face. Audiencescreams.screams.screams.screams.

AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!AUDIENCE: Mo Cuishle!!Amy embraces Frankie.Amy embraces Frankie.Amy embraces Frankie.Amy embraces Frankie.

SEQ. 33: IN A BAR.SEQ. 33: IN A BAR.SEQ. 33: IN A BAR.SEQ. 33: IN A BAR.Frankie, Amy, Scrap and Alistair are sitting at aFrankie, Amy, Scrap and Alistair are sitting at aFrankie, Amy, Scrap and Alistair are sitting at aFrankie, Amy, Scrap and Alistair are sitting at atable, laughing.table, laughing.table, laughing.table, laughing.

ALISTAIR. So, what did you make those two last years,ALISTAIR. So, what did you make those two last years,ALISTAIR. So, what did you make those two last years,ALISTAIR. So, what did you make those two last years,Mr. Dunn?Mr. Dunn?Mr. Dunn?Mr. Dunn?

FRANKIE: Why? You need urgently information for anFRANKIE: Why? You need urgently information for anFRANKIE: Why? You need urgently information for anFRANKIE: Why? You need urgently information for anarticle?article?article?article?

ALISTAIR: No, don’t worry, I got agree with Amy and IALISTAIR: No, don’t worry, I got agree with Amy and IALISTAIR: No, don’t worry, I got agree with Amy and IALISTAIR: No, don’t worry, I got agree with Amy and Iwon’t publish private informations anymore, Iwon’t publish private informations anymore, Iwon’t publish private informations anymore, Iwon’t publish private informations anymore, Ipromised.promised.promised.promised.

FRANKIE: Good.FRANKIE: Good.FRANKIE: Good.FRANKIE: Good. (drinking,meditative)(drinking,meditative)(drinking,meditative)(drinking,meditative) Well, I hadWell, I hadWell, I hadWell, I hadearns so I bought a house in a little town Iearns so I bought a house in a little town Iearns so I bought a house in a little town Iearns so I bought a house in a little town Iknew with Maggie. It’s far, but I neededknew with Maggie. It’s far, but I neededknew with Maggie. It’s far, but I neededknew with Maggie. It’s far, but I neededsomething far.something far.something far.something far.

AMY: It’s not this where there’s a restaurant thatAMY: It’s not this where there’s a restaurant thatAMY: It’s not this where there’s a restaurant thatAMY: It’s not this where there’s a restaurant thatsells a good lemon pie made with artisanalsells a good lemon pie made with artisanalsells a good lemon pie made with artisanalsells a good lemon pie made with artisanalcream.cream.cream.cream.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (atonished)(atonished)(atonished)(atonished) Yes, indeed, but... how’ youYes, indeed, but... how’ youYes, indeed, but... how’ youYes, indeed, but... how’ youknow that?know that?know that?know that?

AMY: Well, Scrap talked about that in the last letterAMY: Well, Scrap talked about that in the last letterAMY: Well, Scrap talked about that in the last letterAMY: Well, Scrap talked about that in the last lettersend to my mother.send to my mother.send to my mother.send to my mother.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (more atonished)(more atonished)(more atonished)(more atonished) The letters?...You read it?The letters?...You read it?The letters?...You read it?The letters?...You read it?

AMY: Yes, and then I send all to her, but she didn’tAMY: Yes, and then I send all to her, but she didn’tAMY: Yes, and then I send all to her, but she didn’tAMY: Yes, and then I send all to her, but she didn’ttalk to me about those yet.talk to me about those yet.talk to me about those yet.talk to me about those yet.

FRANKIE: Oh, you shouldn’t, those were foolishes ofFRANKIE: Oh, you shouldn’t, those were foolishes ofFRANKIE: Oh, you shouldn’t, those were foolishes ofFRANKIE: Oh, you shouldn’t, those were foolishes ofan old man, but I see that she has been a goodan old man, but I see that she has been a goodan old man, but I see that she has been a goodan old man, but I see that she has been a good

mother...You’ve got any brother or sister? mother...You’ve got any brother or sister? mother...You’ve got any brother or sister? mother...You’ve got any brother or sister?

AMY: No, but I think that Maggie has been like one toAMY: No, but I think that Maggie has been like one toAMY: No, but I think that Maggie has been like one toAMY: No, but I think that Maggie has been like one to me. me. me. me.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (frunciendo el ceño)(frunciendo el ceño)(frunciendo el ceño)(frunciendo el ceño) Don’t talk aboutDon’t talk aboutDon’t talk aboutDon’t talk aboutMaggie. She was a good girl with very badMaggie. She was a good girl with very badMaggie. She was a good girl with very badMaggie. She was a good girl with very bad

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luke, but you deserve something different;luke, but you deserve something different;luke, but you deserve something different;luke, but you deserve something different;very different.very different.very different.very different.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (ironic)(ironic)(ironic)(ironic) Like what? A pretty office full ofLike what? A pretty office full ofLike what? A pretty office full ofLike what? A pretty office full offiles? Full of others problems who will havefiles? Full of others problems who will havefiles? Full of others problems who will havefiles? Full of others problems who will have

to pay me to fix those? No, thanks, my motherto pay me to fix those? No, thanks, my motherto pay me to fix those? No, thanks, my motherto pay me to fix those? No, thanks, my motheris getting old doing that to don’t face hers.is getting old doing that to don’t face hers.is getting old doing that to don’t face hers.is getting old doing that to don’t face hers.I like what I do and I know the price.I like what I do and I know the price.I like what I do and I know the price.I like what I do and I know the price.

FRANKIE: No, you really don’t. You like the dream,FRANKIE: No, you really don’t. You like the dream,FRANKIE: No, you really don’t. You like the dream,FRANKIE: No, you really don’t. You like the dream, but it’s because you never fell and, please, but it’s because you never fell and, please, but it’s because you never fell and, please, but it’s because you never fell and, please,

don’t wait until it would be too late. Othersdon’t wait until it would be too late. Othersdon’t wait until it would be too late. Othersdon’t wait until it would be too late. Othersneed it, Amy, you don’t.need it, Amy, you don’t.need it, Amy, you don’t.need it, Amy, you don’t.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (getting angry)(getting angry)(getting angry)(getting angry) And what if I just want? TellAnd what if I just want? TellAnd what if I just want? TellAnd what if I just want? Tell me, why you never face that Maggie chose her me, why you never face that Maggie chose her me, why you never face that Maggie chose her me, why you never face that Maggie chose her

destiny with the bad and the good, and notdestiny with the bad and the good, and notdestiny with the bad and the good, and notdestiny with the bad and the good, and notlike a fatality but only like a possibility?like a fatality but only like a possibility?like a fatality but only like a possibility?like a fatality but only like a possibility?She became a symbol to many because she gaveShe became a symbol to many because she gaveShe became a symbol to many because she gaveShe became a symbol to many because she gaveto them a reason to fight, what ever theyto them a reason to fight, what ever theyto them a reason to fight, what ever theyto them a reason to fight, what ever theywould been looking for.would been looking for.would been looking for.would been looking for.

FRANKIE: Amy. You began to fight because you wasFRANKIE: Amy. You began to fight because you wasFRANKIE: Amy. You began to fight because you wasFRANKIE: Amy. You began to fight because you waslooking for me. I’m here, what do you wantlooking for me. I’m here, what do you wantlooking for me. I’m here, what do you wantlooking for me. I’m here, what do you wantnow?now?now?now?

AMY: I’ll tell you what. When she died, somethingAMY: I’ll tell you what. When she died, somethingAMY: I’ll tell you what. When she died, somethingAMY: I’ll tell you what. When she died, somethingwhich had born finished interrupted, and Iwhich had born finished interrupted, and Iwhich had born finished interrupted, and Iwhich had born finished interrupted, and I

will continue until revives the legend.will continue until revives the legend.will continue until revives the legend.will continue until revives the legend.FRANKIE: What are you talking about?FRANKIE: What are you talking about?FRANKIE: What are you talking about?FRANKIE: What are you talking about?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (decided)(decided)(decided)(decided) I’m telling that the first thing II’m telling that the first thing II’m telling that the first thing II’m telling that the first thing Iwill do, it’s to avenge Maggie fightingwill do, it’s to avenge Maggie fightingwill do, it’s to avenge Maggie fightingwill do, it’s to avenge Maggie fightingagainst the Blue Bear.against the Blue Bear.against the Blue Bear.against the Blue Bear.

FRANKIE: You’re crazy, damn it! The Blue Bear is not aFRANKIE: You’re crazy, damn it! The Blue Bear is not aFRANKIE: You’re crazy, damn it! The Blue Bear is not aFRANKIE: You’re crazy, damn it! The Blue Bear is not afighter, she’s a snake each year more astutedfighter, she’s a snake each year more astutedfighter, she’s a snake each year more astutedfighter, she’s a snake each year more astutedin measure that she’s getting old. She don’tin measure that she’s getting old. She don’tin measure that she’s getting old. She don’tin measure that she’s getting old. She don’tneed a lesson, she need a bullet and you can’tneed a lesson, she need a bullet and you can’tneed a lesson, she need a bullet and you can’tneed a lesson, she need a bullet and you can’tfight with her, please, don’t do that to me.fight with her, please, don’t do that to me.fight with her, please, don’t do that to me.fight with her, please, don’t do that to me.

AMY: I’m sorry, indeed, I will, and you can decide toAMY: I’m sorry, indeed, I will, and you can decide toAMY: I’m sorry, indeed, I will, and you can decide toAMY: I’m sorry, indeed, I will, and you can decide to help me and to train me or not, but you can be help me and to train me or not, but you can be help me and to train me or not, but you can be help me and to train me or not, but you can be

sure that I will do it.sure that I will do it.sure that I will do it.sure that I will do it.

She gets up and leaves.She gets up and leaves.She gets up and leaves.She gets up and leaves.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (getting up and following her)(getting up and following her)(getting up and following her)(getting up and following her) Hey, Amy, Hey, Amy, Hey, Amy, Hey, Amy,wait for me.wait for me.wait for me.wait for me.

FRANKIE: And now why she leaves?FRANKIE: And now why she leaves?FRANKIE: And now why she leaves?FRANKIE: And now why she leaves? (to Scrap)(to Scrap)(to Scrap)(to Scrap) And youAnd youAnd youAnd youdon’t say anything?don’t say anything?don’t say anything?don’t say anything?

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SCRAP: What did you want I say? I was like her, youSCRAP: What did you want I say? I was like her, youSCRAP: What did you want I say? I was like her, youSCRAP: What did you want I say? I was like her, youforgot it?forgot it?forgot it?forgot it?

FRANKIE: Yes, so stupid.FRANKIE: Yes, so stupid.FRANKIE: Yes, so stupid.FRANKIE: Yes, so stupid.

SEQ.34: IMAGES OF MANY FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS, ADVISEDSEQ.34: IMAGES OF MANY FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS, ADVISEDSEQ.34: IMAGES OF MANY FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS, ADVISEDSEQ.34: IMAGES OF MANY FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS, ADVISEDBY FRANKIE AND SUPPORTED BY THE AUDIENCE.BY FRANKIE AND SUPPORTED BY THE AUDIENCE.BY FRANKIE AND SUPPORTED BY THE AUDIENCE.BY FRANKIE AND SUPPORTED BY THE AUDIENCE.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And then she goes on because VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And then she goes on because VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And then she goes on because VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And then she goes on because you can cut his wings to a bird but you can’tyou can cut his wings to a bird but you can’tyou can cut his wings to a bird but you can’tyou can cut his wings to a bird but you can’timpede him to want to fly, and if she was impede him to want to fly, and if she was impede him to want to fly, and if she was impede him to want to fly, and if she was already good, with Frankie she was going already good, with Frankie she was going already good, with Frankie she was going already good, with Frankie she was going better and better and I think that blood was better and better and I think that blood was better and better and I think that blood was better and better and I think that blood was for something in that. Well, In a certain way,for something in that. Well, In a certain way,for something in that. Well, In a certain way,for something in that. Well, In a certain way,Mo Cuishle had effectively reborn.Mo Cuishle had effectively reborn.Mo Cuishle had effectively reborn.Mo Cuishle had effectively reborn.

SEQ.35:IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEQ.35:IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEQ.35:IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEQ.35:IN THE GYMNASIUM.Danger fight with Dylan observed by Scrap.Danger fight with Dylan observed by Scrap.Danger fight with Dylan observed by Scrap.Danger fight with Dylan observed by Scrap.

SCRAP: Come on, don’t let him choose what you’reSCRAP: Come on, don’t let him choose what you’reSCRAP: Come on, don’t let him choose what you’reSCRAP: Come on, don’t let him choose what you’regoing to do. If everybody fights like that ingoing to do. If everybody fights like that ingoing to do. If everybody fights like that ingoing to do. If everybody fights like that inthe South, I understand why they lost thethe South, I understand why they lost thethe South, I understand why they lost thethe South, I understand why they lost theSecession war.Secession war.Secession war.Secession war.

DANGER: Yes, you’re right, Mr. Scrap.DANGER: Yes, you’re right, Mr. Scrap.DANGER: Yes, you’re right, Mr. Scrap.DANGER: Yes, you’re right, Mr. Scrap.

SCRAP: Don’t talk, young boy, move and protect thisSCRAP: Don’t talk, young boy, move and protect thisSCRAP: Don’t talk, young boy, move and protect thisSCRAP: Don’t talk, young boy, move and protect this

face.face.face.face. (to Dylan)(to Dylan)(to Dylan)(to Dylan) What do you think, Dylan?What do you think, Dylan?What do you think, Dylan?What do you think, Dylan?DYLAN: He gots potential and if you tell that it’s aDYLAN: He gots potential and if you tell that it’s aDYLAN: He gots potential and if you tell that it’s aDYLAN: He gots potential and if you tell that it’s a

little fight, I think the boy can manage to dolittle fight, I think the boy can manage to dolittle fight, I think the boy can manage to dolittle fight, I think the boy can manage to dothat.that.that.that.

Scrap nods, not very convinced.Scrap nods, not very convinced.Scrap nods, not very convinced.Scrap nods, not very convinced.

SCRAP: Sure.SCRAP: Sure.SCRAP: Sure.SCRAP: Sure.

DANGER: Escuse me, Mr. Scrap, I was asking toDANGER: Escuse me, Mr. Scrap, I was asking toDANGER: Escuse me, Mr. Scrap, I was asking toDANGER: Escuse me, Mr. Scrap, I was asking to myself...How was your first fight? myself...How was your first fight? myself...How was your first fight? myself...How was your first fight?

SCRAP: Danger, my first fight happened in a hangarSCRAP: Danger, my first fight happened in a hangarSCRAP: Danger, my first fight happened in a hangarSCRAP: Danger, my first fight happened in a hangarand one knocks me in the fifth round but I wasand one knocks me in the fifth round but I wasand one knocks me in the fifth round but I wasand one knocks me in the fifth round but I was

happy, I was nineteen, the man was a big happy, I was nineteen, the man was a big happy, I was nineteen, the man was a big happy, I was nineteen, the man was a bigcloset and, what is the most important, Icloset and, what is the most important, Icloset and, what is the most important, Icloset and, what is the most important, Isurvived; now, keep silence and concentratesurvived; now, keep silence and concentratesurvived; now, keep silence and concentratesurvived; now, keep silence and concentrateyourself or I’m not sure that you will have myyourself or I’m not sure that you will have myyourself or I’m not sure that you will have myyourself or I’m not sure that you will have myluke.luke.luke.luke.

DANGER: Oh, yes, Mr. Scrap, I will do that.DANGER: Oh, yes, Mr. Scrap, I will do that.DANGER: Oh, yes, Mr. Scrap, I will do that.DANGER: Oh, yes, Mr. Scrap, I will do that.

He puts his guard and attacks with decision jumping He puts his guard and attacks with decision jumping He puts his guard and attacks with decision jumping He puts his guard and attacks with decision jumpinglike a rabbit.like a rabbit.like a rabbit.like a rabbit.

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Amy is practising with the punching ball.Amy is practising with the punching ball.Amy is practising with the punching ball.Amy is practising with the punching ball.

SEQ.36: IN THE OFFICE.SEQ.36: IN THE OFFICE.SEQ.36: IN THE OFFICE.SEQ.36: IN THE OFFICE.Frankie talks by phone.Frankie talks by phone.Frankie talks by phone.Frankie talks by phone.

FRANKIE: ...Ok, but it would be next friday, thisFRANKIE: ...Ok, but it would be next friday, thisFRANKIE: ...Ok, but it would be next friday, thisFRANKIE: ...Ok, but it would be next friday, thisthursday she got a fight against Mickey’s girlthursday she got a fight against Mickey’s girlthursday she got a fight against Mickey’s girlthursday she got a fight against Mickey’s girland she will need rest...No, you know she theand she will need rest...No, you know she theand she will need rest...No, you know she theand she will need rest...No, you know she thefavorite, it’s 60-40 or nothing...Ok, you callfavorite, it’s 60-40 or nothing...Ok, you callfavorite, it’s 60-40 or nothing...Ok, you callfavorite, it’s 60-40 or nothing...Ok, you call

me. Bye. me. Bye. me. Bye. me. Bye.

He puts down the phone and notes the day of the He puts down the phone and notes the day of the He puts down the phone and notes the day of the He puts down the phone and notes the day of thefight. He gets up and observes Amy crossed the glass.fight. He gets up and observes Amy crossed the glass.fight. He gets up and observes Amy crossed the glass.fight. He gets up and observes Amy crossed the glass.Phone rings.Phone rings.Phone rings.Phone rings.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (answering)(answering)(answering)(answering) Alo?Alo?Alo?Alo?

SEQ. 37: (ALTERNED) IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.SEQ. 37: (ALTERNED) IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.SEQ. 37: (ALTERNED) IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.SEQ. 37: (ALTERNED) IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.

JOHNNY:Hello, Frankie?JOHNNY:Hello, Frankie?JOHNNY:Hello, Frankie?JOHNNY:Hello, Frankie?

SEQ. 38: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.SEQ. 38: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.SEQ. 38: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.SEQ. 38: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.

FRANKIE: Yes, hello, Johnny, what do you want now?FRANKIE: Yes, hello, Johnny, what do you want now?FRANKIE: Yes, hello, Johnny, what do you want now?FRANKIE: Yes, hello, Johnny, what do you want now?

JOHNNY’S VOICE: You know what I want. My girl look JOHNNY’S VOICE: You know what I want. My girl look JOHNNY’S VOICE: You know what I want. My girl look JOHNNY’S VOICE: You know what I want. My girl look for a fight with your little amazon and I was for a fight with your little amazon and I was for a fight with your little amazon and I was for a fight with your little amazon and I was thinking that a 50-50 could be acceptable.thinking that a 50-50 could be acceptable.thinking that a 50-50 could be acceptable.thinking that a 50-50 could be acceptable.

FRANKIE: The Blue Bear lose her title two months ago,FRANKIE: The Blue Bear lose her title two months ago,FRANKIE: The Blue Bear lose her title two months ago,FRANKIE: The Blue Bear lose her title two months ago, my girl doesn’t need to fight against her to my girl doesn’t need to fight against her to my girl doesn’t need to fight against her to my girl doesn’t need to fight against her to

reach it. As well, I told you she won’t fightreach it. As well, I told you she won’t fightreach it. As well, I told you she won’t fightreach it. As well, I told you she won’t fightwith her anyway, your Bear doesn’t follow anywith her anyway, your Bear doesn’t follow anywith her anyway, your Bear doesn’t follow anywith her anyway, your Bear doesn’t follow anyrules, she’s a contract killer.rules, she’s a contract killer.rules, she’s a contract killer.rules, she’s a contract killer.

SEQ. 39: IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.SEQ. 39: IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.SEQ. 39: IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.SEQ. 39: IN JOHNNY’S OFFICE.

JOHNNY: Come on! Don’t tell me you’re afraid becauseJOHNNY: Come on! Don’t tell me you’re afraid becauseJOHNNY: Come on! Don’t tell me you’re afraid becauseJOHNNY: Come on! Don’t tell me you’re afraid becauseof what happened two years ago?of what happened two years ago?of what happened two years ago?of what happened two years ago?

SEQ. 40: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.SEQ. 40: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.SEQ. 40: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.SEQ. 40: IN FRANKIE’S OFFICE.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (dry and getting angry)(dry and getting angry)(dry and getting angry)(dry and getting angry) I don’t have to tellI don’t have to tellI don’t have to tellI don’t have to tellyou anything, now don’t call again until I doyou anything, now don’t call again until I doyou anything, now don’t call again until I doyou anything, now don’t call again until I dothat first, you get it?that first, you get it?that first, you get it?that first, you get it?

He puts down the phone and then he sees that Amy is He puts down the phone and then he sees that Amy is He puts down the phone and then he sees that Amy is He puts down the phone and then he sees that Amy isat the door watching at him.at the door watching at him.at the door watching at him.at the door watching at him.

AMY: It was him, wasn’t he?AMY: It was him, wasn’t he?AMY: It was him, wasn’t he?AMY: It was him, wasn’t he?

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (trying to disimulate)(trying to disimulate)(trying to disimulate)(trying to disimulate) Who?Who?Who?Who?

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AMY: Blue Bear’s coach.AMY: Blue Bear’s coach.AMY: Blue Bear’s coach.AMY: Blue Bear’s coach.

FRANKIE: No, he...FRANKIE: No, he...FRANKIE: No, he...FRANKIE: No, he... (don’t knowing what to say)(don’t knowing what to say)(don’t knowing what to say)(don’t knowing what to say)

AMY: Don’t lie to me! And now I understand why I neverAMY: Don’t lie to me! And now I understand why I neverAMY: Don’t lie to me! And now I understand why I neverAMY: Don’t lie to me! And now I understand why I never

cross her, you was always interfering betweencross her, you was always interfering betweencross her, you was always interfering betweencross her, you was always interfering between her and me, wasn’t you? her and me, wasn’t you? her and me, wasn’t you? her and me, wasn’t you?

FRANKIE: Amy...Listen to me, obstinate girl, she’sFRANKIE: Amy...Listen to me, obstinate girl, she’sFRANKIE: Amy...Listen to me, obstinate girl, she’sFRANKIE: Amy...Listen to me, obstinate girl, she’snot for you, at least yet, you understand?not for you, at least yet, you understand?not for you, at least yet, you understand?not for you, at least yet, you understand?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (angry and ironic)(angry and ironic)(angry and ironic)(angry and ironic) Why? You’re waiting sheWhy? You’re waiting sheWhy? You’re waiting sheWhy? You’re waiting sheretires? She gets old enough to be beated byretires? She gets old enough to be beated byretires? She gets old enough to be beated byretires? She gets old enough to be beated byany novice because what happened to Maggie?any novice because what happened to Maggie?any novice because what happened to Maggie?any novice because what happened to Maggie?She’s not invencible, grandpa, she has beenShe’s not invencible, grandpa, she has beenShe’s not invencible, grandpa, she has beenShe’s not invencible, grandpa, she has been

beated, she has been knocked and I’ll show you beated, she has been knocked and I’ll show you beated, she has been knocked and I’ll show you beated, she has been knocked and I’ll show youthat because I will fight against her.that because I will fight against her.that because I will fight against her.that because I will fight against her.

FRANKIE: Wait, damn it! I’m your coach and I know whenFRANKIE: Wait, damn it! I’m your coach and I know whenFRANKIE: Wait, damn it! I’m your coach and I know whenFRANKIE: Wait, damn it! I’m your coach and I know whenyou’re ready for a fight and when you don’t,you’re ready for a fight and when you don’t,you’re ready for a fight and when you don’t,you’re ready for a fight and when you don’t,and you don’t, you get it?and you don’t, you get it?and you don’t, you get it?and you don’t, you get it?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (furious)(furious)(furious)(furious) Oh yes, you can’t imagine how much.Oh yes, you can’t imagine how much.Oh yes, you can’t imagine how much.Oh yes, you can’t imagine how much.

She gets out, hits the punching-ball with fury andShe gets out, hits the punching-ball with fury andShe gets out, hits the punching-ball with fury andShe gets out, hits the punching-ball with fury anddisappears in the bathrooms. Scrap observes her anddisappears in the bathrooms. Scrap observes her anddisappears in the bathrooms. Scrap observes her anddisappears in the bathrooms. Scrap observes her andgoes to the office. He enters, looking at Frankie.goes to the office. He enters, looking at Frankie.goes to the office. He enters, looking at Frankie.goes to the office. He enters, looking at Frankie.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (looking at him)(looking at him)(looking at him)(looking at him) Oh, you shut up.Oh, you shut up.Oh, you shut up.Oh, you shut up.SCRAP: I didn’t tell anything.SCRAP: I didn’t tell anything.SCRAP: I didn’t tell anything.SCRAP: I didn’t tell anything.

FRANKIE: Yes, but if there’s someone to blame here,FRANKIE: Yes, but if there’s someone to blame here,FRANKIE: Yes, but if there’s someone to blame here,FRANKIE: Yes, but if there’s someone to blame here,it’s you: you put me in that stupid situation.it’s you: you put me in that stupid situation.it’s you: you put me in that stupid situation.it’s you: you put me in that stupid situation.

SCRAP:Why you don’t try to stop to look for guiltiesSCRAP:Why you don’t try to stop to look for guiltiesSCRAP:Why you don’t try to stop to look for guiltiesSCRAP:Why you don’t try to stop to look for guiltiesaround you? Amy has your blood but she’s onlyaround you? Amy has your blood but she’s onlyaround you? Amy has your blood but she’s onlyaround you? Amy has your blood but she’s onlyin part what you did of her. She’s a will andin part what you did of her. She’s a will andin part what you did of her. She’s a will andin part what you did of her. She’s a will andyou can’t stop her, you just can guide her andyou can’t stop her, you just can guide her andyou can’t stop her, you just can guide her andyou can’t stop her, you just can guide her andteach her how to protect herself.teach her how to protect herself.teach her how to protect herself.teach her how to protect herself.

FRANKIE: Ah! So you think that one death is notFRANKIE: Ah! So you think that one death is notFRANKIE: Ah! So you think that one death is notFRANKIE: Ah! So you think that one death is notenough?enough?enough?enough?

SCRAP: I think that Amy is right and Maggie diedSCRAP: I think that Amy is right and Maggie diedSCRAP: I think that Amy is right and Maggie diedSCRAP: I think that Amy is right and Maggie died because she didn’t protect herself enough, but because she didn’t protect herself enough, but because she didn’t protect herself enough, but because she didn’t protect herself enough, but

she never regreted her choise, why you do?she never regreted her choise, why you do?she never regreted her choise, why you do?she never regreted her choise, why you do?

FRANKIE: Old fool, you lost an eye fighting but youFRANKIE: Old fool, you lost an eye fighting but youFRANKIE: Old fool, you lost an eye fighting but youFRANKIE: Old fool, you lost an eye fighting but youseem to be blind, or crazy, or both.seem to be blind, or crazy, or both.seem to be blind, or crazy, or both.seem to be blind, or crazy, or both.

SEQ. 41: NIGHT. IN AMY’S DEPARTMENT.SEQ. 41: NIGHT. IN AMY’S DEPARTMENT.SEQ. 41: NIGHT. IN AMY’S DEPARTMENT.SEQ. 41: NIGHT. IN AMY’S DEPARTMENT.

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FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (with bad mood)(with bad mood)(with bad mood)(with bad mood) Hum... And what about your Hum... And what about your Hum... And what about your Hum... And what about yourkid?kid?kid?kid?

SCRAP: Danger? He defends himself pretty well, and heSCRAP: Danger? He defends himself pretty well, and heSCRAP: Danger? He defends himself pretty well, and heSCRAP: Danger? He defends himself pretty well, and he held until the fifth round. held until the fifth round. held until the fifth round. held until the fifth round.

FRANKIE: I told you that he’s not made for that;FRANKIE: I told you that he’s not made for that;FRANKIE: I told you that he’s not made for that;FRANKIE: I told you that he’s not made for that;you’re both loosing your time and at least heyou’re both loosing your time and at least heyou’re both loosing your time and at least heyou’re both loosing your time and at least hecould be productive to the society doingcould be productive to the society doingcould be productive to the society doingcould be productive to the society doinganother thing.another thing.another thing.another thing.

The phone rings. Frankie answers.The phone rings. Frankie answers.The phone rings. Frankie answers.The phone rings. Frankie answers.

FRANKIE: Hi...Yes, it’s meFRANKIE: Hi...Yes, it’s meFRANKIE: Hi...Yes, it’s meFRANKIE: Hi...Yes, it’s me (he opens great his eyes,(he opens great his eyes,(he opens great his eyes,(he opens great his eyes,atonished)atonished)atonished)atonished) What?! But she’s fine?.... Ok, yes IWhat?! But she’s fine?.... Ok, yes IWhat?! But she’s fine?.... Ok, yes IWhat?! But she’s fine?.... Ok, yes Iknow the place. I go inmediately, thanks toknow the place. I go inmediately, thanks toknow the place. I go inmediately, thanks toknow the place. I go inmediately, thanks tocall.call.call.call. (he puts down the phone looking at(he puts down the phone looking at(he puts down the phone looking at(he puts down the phone looking atScrap)Scrap)Scrap)Scrap) It was Joseph Turturro, Amy is at theIt was Joseph Turturro, Amy is at theIt was Joseph Turturro, Amy is at theIt was Joseph Turturro, Amy is at the

hospital; she fought against Blue Bear one hospital; she fought against Blue Bear one hospital; she fought against Blue Bear one hospital; she fought against Blue Bear one hour ago and she has been knocked out. hour ago and she has been knocked out. hour ago and she has been knocked out. hour ago and she has been knocked out.

SCRAP: Damn it! But she’s fine?SCRAP: Damn it! But she’s fine?SCRAP: Damn it! But she’s fine?SCRAP: Damn it! But she’s fine?

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (getting up)(getting up)(getting up)(getting up) She stayed inconscient for 6She stayed inconscient for 6She stayed inconscient for 6She stayed inconscient for 6 minutes, how do you think she is? minutes, how do you think she is? minutes, how do you think she is? minutes, how do you think she is?

They leaves quickly.They leaves quickly.They leaves quickly.They leaves quickly.

SEQ. 42: SAME NIGHT. IN AN HOSPITAL’S ROOM.SEQ. 42: SAME NIGHT. IN AN HOSPITAL’S ROOM.SEQ. 42: SAME NIGHT. IN AN HOSPITAL’S ROOM.SEQ. 42: SAME NIGHT. IN AN HOSPITAL’S ROOM.Amy is in a bed, sitting; she has the waist surroundedAmy is in a bed, sitting; she has the waist surroundedAmy is in a bed, sitting; she has the waist surroundedAmy is in a bed, sitting; she has the waist surroundedwith bandages and a very big patch on the browwith bandages and a very big patch on the browwith bandages and a very big patch on the browwith bandages and a very big patch on the brow ... . AnAnAnAninfirmiere gives her something hot to drink. Frankieinfirmiere gives her something hot to drink. Frankieinfirmiere gives her something hot to drink. Frankieinfirmiere gives her something hot to drink. Frankieand Scrap arrives.and Scrap arrives.and Scrap arrives.and Scrap arrives.

AMY: Hi! You received my message?AMY: Hi! You received my message?AMY: Hi! You received my message?AMY: Hi! You received my message?

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (sitting on a chair nearly her)(sitting on a chair nearly her)(sitting on a chair nearly her)(sitting on a chair nearly her) Yes, how doYes, how doYes, how doYes, how doyou feel?you feel?you feel?you feel?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (touching her head and smiling)(touching her head and smiling)(touching her head and smiling)(touching her head and smiling) I guess knockedI guess knockedI guess knockedI guess knockedout, but I’m fine, really, I’m fine.out, but I’m fine, really, I’m fine.out, but I’m fine, really, I’m fine.out, but I’m fine, really, I’m fine. (a little (a little (a little (a little uncomfortable)uncomfortable)uncomfortable)uncomfortable) Well...I could see that you wasWell...I could see that you wasWell...I could see that you wasWell...I could see that you wasright, I wasn’t ready to fight against theright, I wasn’t ready to fight against theright, I wasn’t ready to fight against theright, I wasn’t ready to fight against theBear.Bear.Bear.Bear.

FRANKIE: Yes, but I’m sure you made it well, now justFRANKIE: Yes, but I’m sure you made it well, now justFRANKIE: Yes, but I’m sure you made it well, now justFRANKIE: Yes, but I’m sure you made it well, now justtake rest, please.take rest, please.take rest, please.take rest, please.

AMY: I called my mum.AMY: I called my mum.AMY: I called my mum.AMY: I called my mum. (trying to joke)(trying to joke)(trying to joke)(trying to joke) It was betterIt was betterIt was betterIt was betterthat she knows by me than by news, wasn’t it?that she knows by me than by news, wasn’t it?that she knows by me than by news, wasn’t it?that she knows by me than by news, wasn’t it?

FRANKIE: Yes, much better...She will come?FRANKIE: Yes, much better...She will come?FRANKIE: Yes, much better...She will come?FRANKIE: Yes, much better...She will come?

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AMY: She told me that she will do the impossible, andAMY: She told me that she will do the impossible, andAMY: She told me that she will do the impossible, andAMY: She told me that she will do the impossible, andshe cryed, and you know the rest. I supportedshe cryed, and you know the rest. I supportedshe cryed, and you know the rest. I supportedshe cryed, and you know the rest. I supporteduntil the 10until the 10until the 10until the 10 THTHTHTH round and I made her fell twice,round and I made her fell twice,round and I made her fell twice,round and I made her fell twice,in the 4in the 4in the 4in the 4 th th th th and in the 7and in the 7and in the 7and in the 7 th th th th , I’m sure you’ld have, I’m sure you’ld have, I’m sure you’ld have, I’m sure you’ld haveliked it.liked it.liked it.liked it.

FRANKIE: I’m sure too. We will see the record, IFRANKIE: I’m sure too. We will see the record, IFRANKIE: I’m sure too. We will see the record, IFRANKIE: I’m sure too. We will see the record, Ipromise.promise.promise.promise.

AMY: You know, she not very fast but this refiri is aAMY: You know, she not very fast but this refiri is aAMY: You know, she not very fast but this refiri is aAMY: You know, she not very fast but this refiri is a blind man blind man blind man blind man (touching the (touching the (touching the (touching the patch) patch) patch) patch) She poked meShe poked meShe poked meShe poked me

with her elbow and he didn’t see anything.with her elbow and he didn’t see anything.with her elbow and he didn’t see anything.with her elbow and he didn’t see anything.

FRANKIE: Yes, sometimes they look to be blind; it’sFRANKIE: Yes, sometimes they look to be blind; it’sFRANKIE: Yes, sometimes they look to be blind; it’sFRANKIE: Yes, sometimes they look to be blind; it’san hard job, but now, please, take some rest.an hard job, but now, please, take some rest.an hard job, but now, please, take some rest.an hard job, but now, please, take some rest.

AMY: Yes, I guess, my back lains me.AMY: Yes, I guess, my back lains me.AMY: Yes, I guess, my back lains me.AMY: Yes, I guess, my back lains me. (after observing (after observing (after observing (after observing him, shamed) him, shamed) him, shamed) him, shamed) Sorry to don’t protect myselfSorry to don’t protect myselfSorry to don’t protect myselfSorry to don’t protect myself

enough.enough.enough.enough.

FRANKIE: That’s fine, darling.FRANKIE: That’s fine, darling.FRANKIE: That’s fine, darling.FRANKIE: That’s fine, darling.

Amy lies down and closes her eyes. He takes her handAmy lies down and closes her eyes. He takes her handAmy lies down and closes her eyes. He takes her handAmy lies down and closes her eyes. He takes her handsweetly, preoccupated.sweetly, preoccupated.sweetly, preoccupated.sweetly, preoccupated.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It had been an hard fight. She VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It had been an hard fight. She VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It had been an hard fight. She VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: It had been an hard fight. She had a rein blooding and a back disk damaged, had a rein blooding and a back disk damaged, had a rein blooding and a back disk damaged, had a rein blooding and a back disk damaged,

but remembering the fight, it could have been but remembering the fight, it could have been but remembering the fight, it could have been but remembering the fight, it could have been

worst but she needed at least three weeks to worst but she needed at least three weeks to worst but she needed at least three weeks to worst but she needed at least three weeks to be fine, but it was too much for a so exalted be fine, but it was too much for a so exalted be fine, but it was too much for a so exalted be fine, but it was too much for a so exalted girl and Frankie feeled that he was again in girl and Frankie feeled that he was again in girl and Frankie feeled that he was again in girl and Frankie feeled that he was again in the edge.the edge.the edge.the edge.

Susan arrives at the hospital and enters in the room.Susan arrives at the hospital and enters in the room.Susan arrives at the hospital and enters in the room.Susan arrives at the hospital and enters in the room.

SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN: (seeing Amy, terrified)(seeing Amy, terrified)(seeing Amy, terrified)(seeing Amy, terrified) Amy! What did happenedAmy! What did happenedAmy! What did happenedAmy! What did happenedto my daughter?to my daughter?to my daughter?to my daughter? (looking at Frankie) ...(looking at Frankie) ...(looking at Frankie) ...(looking at Frankie) ... WhatWhatWhatWhatdid you do to her? How you could...?did you do to her? How you could...?did you do to her? How you could...?did you do to her? How you could...?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (awaking)(awaking)(awaking)(awaking) He didn’t make anything, mum, I had a He didn’t make anything, mum, I had a He didn’t make anything, mum, I had a He didn’t make anything, mum, I had afight and I lost, that’s all and rules arefight and I lost, that’s all and rules arefight and I lost, that’s all and rules arefight and I lost, that’s all and rules arelike that.like that.like that.like that.

SUSAN: Which SUSAN: Which SUSAN: Which SUSAN: Which rules rules rules rules ? Look at yourself, Amy, look what? Look at yourself, Amy, look what? Look at yourself, Amy, look what? Look at yourself, Amy, look whatone did to you!one did to you!one did to you!one did to you!

AMY: Oh, you didn’t see her. But don’t be so hurry toAMY: Oh, you didn’t see her. But don’t be so hurry toAMY: Oh, you didn’t see her. But don’t be so hurry toAMY: Oh, you didn’t see her. But don’t be so hurry tojuge what I lived, you don’t know anythingjuge what I lived, you don’t know anythingjuge what I lived, you don’t know anythingjuge what I lived, you don’t know anythingabout it.about it.about it.about it.

SUSAN: I don’t want to know, Amy, I don’t care. YouSUSAN: I don’t want to know, Amy, I don’t care. YouSUSAN: I don’t want to know, Amy, I don’t care. YouSUSAN: I don’t want to know, Amy, I don’t care. You had a life and you’re destroying it! had a life and you’re destroying it! had a life and you’re destroying it! had a life and you’re destroying it!

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AMY: Well, every change impliques a sacrifice, but IAMY: Well, every change impliques a sacrifice, but IAMY: Well, every change impliques a sacrifice, but IAMY: Well, every change impliques a sacrifice, but Ilike it and I will continue what ever you orlike it and I will continue what ever you orlike it and I will continue what ever you orlike it and I will continue what ever you oreveryone thinks, is that clear?everyone thinks, is that clear?everyone thinks, is that clear?everyone thinks, is that clear?

SUSAN: Yes, and this way, you will finish like yourSUSAN: Yes, and this way, you will finish like yourSUSAN: Yes, and this way, you will finish like yourSUSAN: Yes, and this way, you will finish like your

grandfather, alone andgrandfather, alone andgrandfather, alone andgrandfather, alone andand rejected by his own family.and rejected by his own family.and rejected by his own family.and rejected by his own family.

AMY: You’re wrong, he is my family as well as youAMY: You’re wrong, he is my family as well as youAMY: You’re wrong, he is my family as well as youAMY: You’re wrong, he is my family as well as youare, and he gave me a purpose. You, you fixare, and he gave me a purpose. You, you fixare, and he gave me a purpose. You, you fixare, and he gave me a purpose. You, you fixothers problems but you’re not capable to fixothers problems but you’re not capable to fixothers problems but you’re not capable to fixothers problems but you’re not capable to fixyours.yours.yours.yours.

SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN:SUSAN: (looking at Frankie)(looking at Frankie)(looking at Frankie)(looking at Frankie) You managed to ruin aYou managed to ruin aYou managed to ruin aYou managed to ruin alittle more my life even 25 years later. Thanklittle more my life even 25 years later. Thanklittle more my life even 25 years later. Thanklittle more my life even 25 years later. Thankyou.you.you.you. (to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy) Come back with me when you’ldCome back with me when you’ldCome back with me when you’ldCome back with me when you’ld

have change your mind, and I hope it will not have change your mind, and I hope it will not have change your mind, and I hope it will not have change your mind, and I hope it will not be too late. be too late. be too late. be too late.

AMY: Yes, I love you too.AMY: Yes, I love you too.AMY: Yes, I love you too.AMY: Yes, I love you too.

Susan leaves. Frankie stays atonished.Susan leaves. Frankie stays atonished.Susan leaves. Frankie stays atonished.Susan leaves. Frankie stays atonished.

AMY: Don’t worry, chief, she always has been soAMY: Don’t worry, chief, she always has been soAMY: Don’t worry, chief, she always has been soAMY: Don’t worry, chief, she always has been sotragictragictragictragic ,,,, but I’m sure that one day she will but I’m sure that one day she will but I’m sure that one day she will but I’m sure that one day she willunderstand.understand.understand.understand.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (getting up, meditative)(getting up, meditative)(getting up, meditative)(getting up, meditative) Well, I guess IWell, I guess IWell, I guess IWell, I guess I

need to understand many things too. Sleepneed to understand many things too. Sleepneed to understand many things too. Sleepneed to understand many things too. Sleepquiet, I’ll come back tomorrow morning.quiet, I’ll come back tomorrow morning.quiet, I’ll come back tomorrow morning.quiet, I’ll come back tomorrow morning.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY:(smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Ok, chief; please, come closer.Ok, chief; please, come closer.Ok, chief; please, come closer.Ok, chief; please, come closer.

Frankie gets closer and Amy embraces him, he finishesFrankie gets closer and Amy embraces him, he finishesFrankie gets closer and Amy embraces him, he finishesFrankie gets closer and Amy embraces him, he finishes hugging her sweety in his arms. hugging her sweety in his arms. hugging her sweety in his arms. hugging her sweety in his arms.

AMY: Don’t worry, grandpa, I’ll be fine.AMY: Don’t worry, grandpa, I’ll be fine.AMY: Don’t worry, grandpa, I’ll be fine.AMY: Don’t worry, grandpa, I’ll be fine.

Frankie goes out.Frankie goes out.Frankie goes out.Frankie goes out.

SEQ. 43: SUNDAY. OUT OF THE CHURCH.SEQ. 43: SUNDAY. OUT OF THE CHURCH.SEQ. 43: SUNDAY. OUT OF THE CHURCH.SEQ. 43: SUNDAY. OUT OF THE CHURCH.Frankie is waiting. The parionishers get out of theFrankie is waiting. The parionishers get out of theFrankie is waiting. The parionishers get out of theFrankie is waiting. The parionishers get out of the

church and the later is the priest that, seeingchurch and the later is the priest that, seeingchurch and the later is the priest that, seeingchurch and the later is the priest that, seeingFrankie, gets closer to him.Frankie, gets closer to him.Frankie, gets closer to him.Frankie, gets closer to him.

PRIEST: Hello, Frankie, that’s a surprise to see youPRIEST: Hello, Frankie, that’s a surprise to see youPRIEST: Hello, Frankie, that’s a surprise to see youPRIEST: Hello, Frankie, that’s a surprise to see youagain after so manyagain after so manyagain after so manyagain after so manyyears. Where was you?years. Where was you?years. Where was you?years. Where was you?

They walk.They walk.They walk.They walk.

FRANKIE: Well, I moved for a time, I guess thatFRANKIE: Well, I moved for a time, I guess thatFRANKIE: Well, I moved for a time, I guess thatFRANKIE: Well, I moved for a time, I guess thatchanges are good sometimes.changes are good sometimes.changes are good sometimes.changes are good sometimes.

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PRIEST: Yes, it depends on which ones. But, don’tPRIEST: Yes, it depends on which ones. But, don’tPRIEST: Yes, it depends on which ones. But, don’tPRIEST: Yes, it depends on which ones. But, don’ttell me you think to come again quite everytell me you think to come again quite everytell me you think to come again quite everytell me you think to come again quite everyday for other 20 years, do you?day for other 20 years, do you?day for other 20 years, do you?day for other 20 years, do you?

FRANKIE: Oh, no. I was just passing by.FRANKIE: Oh, no. I was just passing by.FRANKIE: Oh, no. I was just passing by.FRANKIE: Oh, no. I was just passing by.PRIEST: And what about your daughter, you receivedPRIEST: And what about your daughter, you receivedPRIEST: And what about your daughter, you receivedPRIEST: And what about your daughter, you received

any news?any news?any news?any news?

FRANKIE: Well, indeed yes. I even saw her a few daysFRANKIE: Well, indeed yes. I even saw her a few daysFRANKIE: Well, indeed yes. I even saw her a few daysFRANKIE: Well, indeed yes. I even saw her a few daysago.ago.ago.ago.

PRIEST: (PRIEST: (PRIEST: (PRIEST: ( surprised)surprised)surprised)surprised) Oh, that a very good new. How isOh, that a very good new. How isOh, that a very good new. How isOh, that a very good new. How isshe?she?she?she?

FRANKIE: She’s...fine, and I also knew myFRANKIE: She’s...fine, and I also knew myFRANKIE: She’s...fine, and I also knew myFRANKIE: She’s...fine, and I also knew mygranddaughter.granddaughter.granddaughter.granddaughter.

PRIEST: But, that’s amazing, Frankie. How old isPRIEST: But, that’s amazing, Frankie. How old isPRIEST: But, that’s amazing, Frankie. How old isPRIEST: But, that’s amazing, Frankie. How old isshe?she?she?she?

FRANKIE: She’s 23, she’s a boxer and I’m her coach.FRANKIE: She’s 23, she’s a boxer and I’m her coach.FRANKIE: She’s 23, she’s a boxer and I’m her coach.FRANKIE: She’s 23, she’s a boxer and I’m her coach.

PRIEST:PRIEST:PRIEST:PRIEST: (atonished)(atonished)(atonished)(atonished) What?! I can’t believe that.What?! I can’t believe that.What?! I can’t believe that.What?! I can’t believe that.(preaching)(preaching)(preaching)(preaching) Oh god, fathers sins areOh god, fathers sins areOh god, fathers sins areOh god, fathers sins areperpetuated in their children and theirperpetuated in their children and theirperpetuated in their children and theirperpetuated in their children and theirunfaith is the cause their desperateunfaith is the cause their desperateunfaith is the cause their desperateunfaith is the cause their desperate

situation, just because they don't want tosituation, just because they don't want tosituation, just because they don't want tosituation, just because they don't want torecognize their weekness in front of theirrecognize their weekness in front of theirrecognize their weekness in front of theirrecognize their weekness in front of theircreator. How you could, Frank?creator. How you could, Frank?creator. How you could, Frank?creator. How you could, Frank?

FRANKIE: I don’t know, you tell me.FRANKIE: I don’t know, you tell me.FRANKIE: I don’t know, you tell me.FRANKIE: I don’t know, you tell me. (thinking)(thinking)(thinking)(thinking) But,But,But,But,excuse me... What did you just say?excuse me... What did you just say?excuse me... What did you just say?excuse me... What did you just say?

PRIEST: That you are the engeneer of your ownPRIEST: That you are the engeneer of your ownPRIEST: That you are the engeneer of your ownPRIEST: That you are the engeneer of your owntragedy, Frank, that’s what I said.tragedy, Frank, that’s what I said.tragedy, Frank, that’s what I said.tragedy, Frank, that’s what I said.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (meditative)(meditative)(meditative)(meditative) No, I mean, about the weekness. No, I mean, about the weekness. No, I mean, about the weekness. No, I mean, about the weekness.(understanding something, happy)(understanding something, happy)(understanding something, happy)(understanding something, happy) Of course! HowOf course! HowOf course! HowOf course! HowI didn’t think about it?I didn’t think about it?I didn’t think about it?I didn’t think about it?

PRIEST:PRIEST:PRIEST:PRIEST: (intrigated)(intrigated)(intrigated)(intrigated) And what happens to you now?And what happens to you now?And what happens to you now?And what happens to you now?

FRANKIE: Yes, now I understand why we lost, why weFRANKIE: Yes, now I understand why we lost, why weFRANKIE: Yes, now I understand why we lost, why weFRANKIE: Yes, now I understand why we lost, why weever loose. Thank you very much. You’re a bigever loose. Thank you very much. You’re a bigever loose. Thank you very much. You’re a bigever loose. Thank you very much. You’re a big

man. man. man. man.

He leaves. He leaves. He leaves. He leaves.

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PRIEST:PRIEST:PRIEST:PRIEST: (observing him)(observing him)(observing him)(observing him) This soul is really andThis soul is really andThis soul is really andThis soul is really andinsavely out of his mind. Heaven, please,insavely out of his mind. Heaven, please,insavely out of his mind. Heaven, please,insavely out of his mind. Heaven, please,forgives him.forgives him.forgives him.forgives him.

SEQ. 44: IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEQ. 44: IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEQ. 44: IN THE GYMNASIUM.SEQ. 44: IN THE GYMNASIUM.

Amy is sitting in a chair, reading. In the ring, twoAmy is sitting in a chair, reading. In the ring, twoAmy is sitting in a chair, reading. In the ring, twoAmy is sitting in a chair, reading. In the ring, two boxers are practising. boxers are practising. boxers are practising. boxers are practising.Alistair arrives.Alistair arrives.Alistair arrives.Alistair arrives.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (giving her a kiss)(giving her a kiss)(giving her a kiss)(giving her a kiss) Hello, honey. Hello, honey. Hello, honey. Hello, honey.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (happy)(happy)(happy)(happy) Hello, Al. Hello, Al. Hello, Al. Hello, Al.

Takes out from his back a bouquet of roses.Takes out from his back a bouquet of roses.Takes out from his back a bouquet of roses.Takes out from his back a bouquet of roses.

ALISTAIR: And that’s for the prettiest and wild girlALISTAIR: And that’s for the prettiest and wild girlALISTAIR: And that’s for the prettiest and wild girlALISTAIR: And that’s for the prettiest and wild girlI ever met.I ever met.I ever met.I ever met.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (laughing and smelling the bouquet)(laughing and smelling the bouquet)(laughing and smelling the bouquet)(laughing and smelling the bouquet) Oh, thankOh, thankOh, thankOh, thankyou; I guess I can considerate that as ayou; I guess I can considerate that as ayou; I guess I can considerate that as ayou; I guess I can considerate that as acompliment.compliment.compliment.compliment.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) You can try. How do you feelYou can try. How do you feelYou can try. How do you feelYou can try. How do you feeltoday?today?today?today?

AMY: Very well, my back is still a little rigide,AMY: Very well, my back is still a little rigide,AMY: Very well, my back is still a little rigide,AMY: Very well, my back is still a little rigide, but I’m sure that in one or two weeks more, I but I’m sure that in one or two weeks more, I but I’m sure that in one or two weeks more, I but I’m sure that in one or two weeks more, I

will be ready to begin again to practise.will be ready to begin again to practise.will be ready to begin again to practise.will be ready to begin again to practise.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) Well, talking seriously,Well, talking seriously,Well, talking seriously,Well, talking seriously,Amy... don’t you think it would be the time toAmy... don’t you think it would be the time toAmy... don’t you think it would be the time toAmy... don’t you think it would be the time toyou to stop, I mean, at least for a time?you to stop, I mean, at least for a time?you to stop, I mean, at least for a time?you to stop, I mean, at least for a time?

AMY: What are you talking about? I won’t stop becauseAMY: What are you talking about? I won’t stop becauseAMY: What are you talking about? I won’t stop becauseAMY: What are you talking about? I won’t stop becauseI lose a fight. And even if I enjoy this rest,I lose a fight. And even if I enjoy this rest,I lose a fight. And even if I enjoy this rest,I lose a fight. And even if I enjoy this rest,I begin to be borried to stay sitting so much I begin to be borried to stay sitting so much I begin to be borried to stay sitting so much I begin to be borried to stay sitting so much time.time.time.time.

ALISTAIR: I know but... I’ve been thinking a lotALISTAIR: I know but... I’ve been thinking a lotALISTAIR: I know but... I’ve been thinking a lotALISTAIR: I know but... I’ve been thinking a lotthose last days. I love you, Amy, I love youthose last days. I love you, Amy, I love youthose last days. I love you, Amy, I love youthose last days. I love you, Amy, I love youso much and I don’t want to see you hurt anyso much and I don’t want to see you hurt anyso much and I don’t want to see you hurt anyso much and I don’t want to see you hurt any

more. I... I don’t think I could support to more. I... I don’t think I could support to more. I... I don’t think I could support to more. I... I don’t think I could support tosee you destroyed again by a monster like thesee you destroyed again by a monster like thesee you destroyed again by a monster like thesee you destroyed again by a monster like theBlue Bear.Blue Bear.Blue Bear.Blue Bear.

AMY: Oh, come on! You got your crisis too? If youAMY: Oh, come on! You got your crisis too? If youAMY: Oh, come on! You got your crisis too? If youAMY: Oh, come on! You got your crisis too? If youreally love me as you tell, you should supportreally love me as you tell, you should supportreally love me as you tell, you should supportreally love me as you tell, you should support

me in the mind to try to demoralize me. me in the mind to try to demoralize me. me in the mind to try to demoralize me. me in the mind to try to demoralize me.

ALISTAIR: I’m not looking for it, but i think in ourALISTAIR: I’m not looking for it, but i think in ourALISTAIR: I’m not looking for it, but i think in ourALISTAIR: I’m not looking for it, but i think in ourfutur, Amy, and I’m afraid on what I see.futur, Amy, and I’m afraid on what I see.futur, Amy, and I’m afraid on what I see.futur, Amy, and I’m afraid on what I see.

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AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (dry)(dry)(dry)(dry) Ey, listen to me, if your futur isEy, listen to me, if your futur isEy, listen to me, if your futur isEy, listen to me, if your futur isaccording to mine, we’re fin, but if you thinkaccording to mine, we’re fin, but if you thinkaccording to mine, we’re fin, but if you thinkaccording to mine, we’re fin, but if you thinkthat you’ll stop me by any way, it’s betterthat you’ll stop me by any way, it’s betterthat you’ll stop me by any way, it’s betterthat you’ll stop me by any way, it’s betteryou leave right now because you’re loosingyou leave right now because you’re loosingyou leave right now because you’re loosingyou leave right now because you’re loosingyour time.your time.your time.your time.

They observes each other for a moment.They observes each other for a moment.They observes each other for a moment.They observes each other for a moment.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (nodding)(nodding)(nodding)(nodding) Well, I guess it will be betterWell, I guess it will be betterWell, I guess it will be betterWell, I guess it will be betterif I come back later.if I come back later.if I come back later.if I come back later.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (angry)(angry)(angry)(angry) Alistair, don’t come again if you don’tAlistair, don’t come again if you don’tAlistair, don’t come again if you don’tAlistair, don’t come again if you don’tchange your mind, you get it?change your mind, you get it?change your mind, you get it?change your mind, you get it?

Alistair leaves. Scrap is observing, leant on hisAlistair leaves. Scrap is observing, leant on hisAlistair leaves. Scrap is observing, leant on hisAlistair leaves. Scrap is observing, leant on his

brush. Later, Frankie enters. Scrap is still brush. Later, Frankie enters. Scrap is still brush. Later, Frankie enters. Scrap is still brush. Later, Frankie enters. Scrap is still brushing. brushing. brushing. brushing.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (to Frankie)(to Frankie)(to Frankie)(to Frankie) it should be better if you letit should be better if you letit should be better if you letit should be better if you let her alone for a few hours. her alone for a few hours. her alone for a few hours. her alone for a few hours.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (surprised)(surprised)(surprised)(surprised) Why?Why?Why?Why?

SCRAP: Well,SCRAP: Well,SCRAP: Well,SCRAP: Well, (looking at her)(looking at her)(looking at her)(looking at her) She just fights with She just fights with She just fights with She just fights with Alistair and...Alistair and...Alistair and...Alistair and...

They look at each other.They look at each other.They look at each other.They look at each other.

FRANKIE: And who lose?FRANKIE: And who lose?FRANKIE: And who lose?FRANKIE: And who lose?SCRAP: I guess he did but she’s a little sensitive.SCRAP: I guess he did but she’s a little sensitive.SCRAP: I guess he did but she’s a little sensitive.SCRAP: I guess he did but she’s a little sensitive.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (nodding)(nodding)(nodding)(nodding) Hum... I see. Hum... I see. Hum... I see. Hum... I see.

He takes a chair and sits near Amy who has the eyes He takes a chair and sits near Amy who has the eyes He takes a chair and sits near Amy who has the eyes He takes a chair and sits near Amy who has the eyeswet and red.wet and red.wet and red.wet and red.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (looking at the ring, to Amy)(looking at the ring, to Amy)(looking at the ring, to Amy)(looking at the ring, to Amy) Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello. AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (without looking at him)(without looking at him)(without looking at him)(without looking at him) Hello; Ah! And yes, I’m Hello; Ah! And yes, I’m Hello; Ah! And yes, I’m Hello; Ah! And yes, I’m

fine, and no, I won’t stop to fight.fine, and no, I won’t stop to fight.fine, and no, I won’t stop to fight.fine, and no, I won’t stop to fight.

FRANKIE: I don’t come to ask you that.FRANKIE: I don’t come to ask you that.FRANKIE: I don’t come to ask you that.FRANKIE: I don’t come to ask you that.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (ironic)(ironic)(ironic)(ironic) Don’t you? So you can stay here.Don’t you? So you can stay here.Don’t you? So you can stay here.Don’t you? So you can stay here.

VOICCE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie had been thinking aVOICCE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie had been thinking aVOICCE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie had been thinking aVOICCE OF SCRAP IN OFF: Frankie had been thinking alot about all he lived the last years and itlot about all he lived the last years and itlot about all he lived the last years and itlot about all he lived the last years and itwas difficult to get conclusions of the pastwas difficult to get conclusions of the pastwas difficult to get conclusions of the pastwas difficult to get conclusions of the pasteven for an old man like him. Anyway, there even for an old man like him. Anyway, there even for an old man like him. Anyway, there even for an old man like him. Anyway, there was something he was sure and it was thatwas something he was sure and it was thatwas something he was sure and it was thatwas something he was sure and it was thatthose years were not in vain, and that he those years were not in vain, and that he those years were not in vain, and that he those years were not in vain, and that he

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still had a fight to give, one he put off still had a fight to give, one he put off still had a fight to give, one he put off still had a fight to give, one he put off maybe protecting himself too much.maybe protecting himself too much.maybe protecting himself too much.maybe protecting himself too much.

FRANKIE: Your mother called you?FRANKIE: Your mother called you?FRANKIE: Your mother called you?FRANKIE: Your mother called you?

AMY: no, she’s too pride for it; she will wait untilAMY: no, she’s too pride for it; she will wait untilAMY: no, she’s too pride for it; she will wait untilAMY: no, she’s too pride for it; she will wait untilI call her first.I call her first.I call her first.I call her first.

FRANKIE: And you will won’t you?FRANKIE: And you will won’t you?FRANKIE: And you will won’t you?FRANKIE: And you will won’t you?

AMY: Of course; but I’ll let her a cup of days moreAMY: Of course; but I’ll let her a cup of days moreAMY: Of course; but I’ll let her a cup of days moreAMY: Of course; but I’ll let her a cup of days moreto think about that.to think about that.to think about that.to think about that.

FRANKIE: Well, It’s always good to think. And IFRANKIE: Well, It’s always good to think. And IFRANKIE: Well, It’s always good to think. And IFRANKIE: Well, It’s always good to think. And Isuppose you’re decided to continue untilsuppose you’re decided to continue untilsuppose you’re decided to continue untilsuppose you’re decided to continue until

beating the Blue Bear. beating the Blue Bear. beating the Blue Bear. beating the Blue Bear.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY:( (( (in the defensive)in the defensive)in the defensive)in the defensive) Yes, why?Yes, why?Yes, why?Yes, why?

FRANKIE: So you should know tha t she beated CarolFRANKIE: So you should know tha t she beated CarolFRANKIE: So you should know tha t she beated CarolFRANKIE: So you should know tha t she beated CarolWong yesterday and she need only one fight toWong yesterday and she need only one fight toWong yesterday and she need only one fight toWong yesterday and she need only one fight torecover the title.recover the title.recover the title.recover the title.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling, with hope)(smiling, with hope)(smiling, with hope)(smiling, with hope) Of course, I know that. AndOf course, I know that. AndOf course, I know that. AndOf course, I know that. And how many victories I need to reach her? how many victories I need to reach her? how many victories I need to reach her? how many victories I need to reach her?

FRANKIE: Three or four, I guess. But...FRANKIE: Three or four, I guess. But...FRANKIE: Three or four, I guess. But...FRANKIE: Three or four, I guess. But... (he gets (he gets (he gets (he gets silence)silence)silence)silence)

AMY: Ah, so there’s aAMY: Ah, so there’s aAMY: Ah, so there’s aAMY: Ah, so there’s a “but”.“but”.“but”.“but”.

FRANKIE: Yes.FRANKIE: Yes.FRANKIE: Yes.FRANKIE: Yes. (unfortable)(unfortable)(unfortable)(unfortable) You’re a boxer and I can’tYou’re a boxer and I can’tYou’re a boxer and I can’tYou’re a boxer and I can’ttell you to stop, even I’m not sure I wouldtell you to stop, even I’m not sure I wouldtell you to stop, even I’m not sure I wouldtell you to stop, even I’m not sure I wouldwant it; I’m here just to lead you, but you’rewant it; I’m here just to lead you, but you’rewant it; I’m here just to lead you, but you’rewant it; I’m here just to lead you, but you’realso my granddaughter and the responsabilityalso my granddaughter and the responsabilityalso my granddaughter and the responsabilityalso my granddaughter and the responsabilityis double. I needed some time to understandis double. I needed some time to understandis double. I needed some time to understandis double. I needed some time to understandwhat you was looking for in relation with Mowhat you was looking for in relation with Mowhat you was looking for in relation with Mowhat you was looking for in relation with MoCuishle but I guess I get now; I have decidedCuishle but I guess I get now; I have decidedCuishle but I guess I get now; I have decidedCuishle but I guess I get now; I have decidedto prepare now; it’s why I have decide toto prepare now; it’s why I have decide toto prepare now; it’s why I have decide toto prepare now; it’s why I have decide toprepare you agaisnt somebody I guess youprepare you agaisnt somebody I guess youprepare you agaisnt somebody I guess youprepare you agaisnt somebody I guess youconsidere you against somebody I guess youconsidere you against somebody I guess youconsidere you against somebody I guess youconsidere you against somebody I guess youconsidere a sort of enemy, but I need youconsidere a sort of enemy, but I need youconsidere a sort of enemy, but I need youconsidere a sort of enemy, but I need youpromise me that, not mattering the result ofpromise me that, not mattering the result ofpromise me that, not mattering the result ofpromise me that, not mattering the result ofthe fight, it will be your last fight.the fight, it will be your last fight.the fight, it will be your last fight.the fight, it will be your last fight.

Amy observes him in silence.Amy observes him in silence.Amy observes him in silence.Amy observes him in silence.

AMY: That’s all?AMY: That’s all?AMY: That’s all?AMY: That’s all?

FRANKIE: Yes, I suppose.FRANKIE: Yes, I suppose.FRANKIE: Yes, I suppose.FRANKIE: Yes, I suppose.

AMY: And if I refuse?AMY: And if I refuse?AMY: And if I refuse?AMY: And if I refuse?

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FRANKIE: I suppose I’ll train you anyway; I’m yourFRANKIE: I suppose I’ll train you anyway; I’m yourFRANKIE: I suppose I’ll train you anyway; I’m yourFRANKIE: I suppose I’ll train you anyway; I’m yourcoach, isn’t it?coach, isn’t it?coach, isn’t it?coach, isn’t it?

AMY: So you suppose well. I accept.AMY: So you suppose well. I accept.AMY: So you suppose well. I accept.AMY: So you suppose well. I accept.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (atonished)(atonished)(atonished)(atonished) You do?You do?You do?You do?AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Yes, chief. And I hope I’ll win.Yes, chief. And I hope I’ll win.Yes, chief. And I hope I’ll win.Yes, chief. And I hope I’ll win.

FRANKIE: Don’t worry about it. You will if youFRANKIE: Don’t worry about it. You will if youFRANKIE: Don’t worry about it. You will if youFRANKIE: Don’t worry about it. You will if youprotect yourself.protect yourself.protect yourself.protect yourself.

SEQ. 45: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY AN FRANKIE STUDYINGSEQ. 45: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY AN FRANKIE STUDYINGSEQ. 45: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY AN FRANKIE STUDYINGSEQ. 45: IMAGES ALTERNED OF AMY AN FRANKIE STUDYINGFIGHT OF THE BLUE BEAR, PARTICULARY THIS SHE FOUGHTFIGHT OF THE BLUE BEAR, PARTICULARY THIS SHE FOUGHTFIGHT OF THE BLUE BEAR, PARTICULARY THIS SHE FOUGHTFIGHT OF THE BLUE BEAR, PARTICULARY THIS SHE FOUGHTAGAINST MAGGIE AND ANALYSING HER TRICKS. IMAGES OFAGAINST MAGGIE AND ANALYSING HER TRICKS. IMAGES OFAGAINST MAGGIE AND ANALYSING HER TRICKS. IMAGES OFAGAINST MAGGIE AND ANALYSING HER TRICKS. IMAGES OFTHREE FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS.THREE FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS.THREE FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS.THREE FIGHTS WHERE AMY WINS.

SEQ. 46: THE BLUE BEAR RECUPERATES HER CHAMPION SEQ. 46: THE BLUE BEAR RECUPERATES HER CHAMPION SEQ. 46: THE BLUE BEAR RECUPERATES HER CHAMPION SEQ. 46: THE BLUE BEAR RECUPERATES HER CHAMPION TITLE.TITLE.TITLE.TITLE. SEQ. 47: AMY FIGHTS AGAINST THE LEAVING CHAMPION SEQ. 47: AMY FIGHTS AGAINST THE LEAVING CHAMPION SEQ. 47: AMY FIGHTS AGAINST THE LEAVING CHAMPION SEQ. 47: AMY FIGHTS AGAINST THE LEAVING CHAMPION BEATED BY THE BLUE BEAR.BEATED BY THE BLUE BEAR.BEATED BY THE BLUE BEAR.BEATED BY THE BLUE BEAR.Johnny gets closer to Frankie and discusses with him Johnny gets closer to Frankie and discusses with him Johnny gets closer to Frankie and discusses with him Johnny gets closer to Frankie and discusses with him

JOHNNY: so, we finally see together, but I think it’sJOHNNY: so, we finally see together, but I think it’sJOHNNY: so, we finally see together, but I think it’sJOHNNY: so, we finally see together, but I think it’sa little late. My girl recovered her title anda little late. My girl recovered her title anda little late. My girl recovered her title anda little late. My girl recovered her title andshe will do anything to keep it for a longshe will do anything to keep it for a longshe will do anything to keep it for a longshe will do anything to keep it for a longtime, overall against a adversary she alreadytime, overall against a adversary she alreadytime, overall against a adversary she alreadytime, overall against a adversary she already

beated. beated. beated. beated.FRANKIE: I don’t really care what she wants. My girlFRANKIE: I don’t really care what she wants. My girlFRANKIE: I don’t really care what she wants. My girlFRANKIE: I don’t really care what she wants. My girl

looks for the title and she’s prepared for alllooks for the title and she’s prepared for alllooks for the title and she’s prepared for alllooks for the title and she’s prepared for all her tricks. her tricks. her tricks. her tricks. (Blue Bear makes a grimace)(Blue Bear makes a grimace)(Blue Bear makes a grimace)(Blue Bear makes a grimace) She’sShe’sShe’sShe’s

the favorite and I could ask for 60-40 butthe favorite and I could ask for 60-40 butthe favorite and I could ask for 60-40 butthe favorite and I could ask for 60-40 butI’ll accept a 50-50 because she wants anI’ll accept a 50-50 because she wants anI’ll accept a 50-50 because she wants anI’ll accept a 50-50 because she wants anavenge.avenge.avenge.avenge.

JOHNNY: You’re kidding! The Blue Bear is the championJOHNNY: You’re kidding! The Blue Bear is the championJOHNNY: You’re kidding! The Blue Bear is the championJOHNNY: You’re kidding! The Blue Bear is the championand she already beated your girl.and she already beated your girl.and she already beated your girl.and she already beated your girl.

FRANKIE: Yes, but I wasn’t the manager.FRANKIE: Yes, but I wasn’t the manager.FRANKIE: Yes, but I wasn’t the manager.FRANKIE: Yes, but I wasn’t the manager.

JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY: (a little ironic)(a little ironic)(a little ironic)(a little ironic) Oh, so it became somethingOh, so it became somethingOh, so it became somethingOh, so it became somethingpersonal.personal.personal.personal.

FRANKIE: No....not only.FRANKIE: No....not only.FRANKIE: No....not only.FRANKIE: No....not only.

JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY:(smiling and raising shoulders)(smiling and raising shoulders)(smiling and raising shoulders)(smiling and raising shoulders) Ok.Ok.Ok.Ok.

BLUE BEAR: Yes, and tell her I won’t show any mercyBLUE BEAR: Yes, and tell her I won’t show any mercyBLUE BEAR: Yes, and tell her I won’t show any mercyBLUE BEAR: Yes, and tell her I won’t show any mercy because she’s your granddaughter. because she’s your granddaughter. because she’s your granddaughter. because she’s your granddaughter.

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AMY:And neither to me because you’re not myAMY:And neither to me because you’re not myAMY:And neither to me because you’re not myAMY:And neither to me because you’re not mygrandmother.grandmother.grandmother.grandmother.

Blue Bear makes a grimace of disdain.Blue Bear makes a grimace of disdain.Blue Bear makes a grimace of disdain.Blue Bear makes a grimace of disdain.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: ( (( (with anger)with anger)with anger)with anger) Yes, old snake, I will destroy you,Yes, old snake, I will destroy you,Yes, old snake, I will destroy you,Yes, old snake, I will destroy you,I swear.I swear.I swear.I swear.

BLUE BEAR:BLUE BEAR:BLUE BEAR:BLUE BEAR: ( (( (angry and getting closer, ready to fight)angry and getting closer, ready to fight)angry and getting closer, ready to fight)angry and getting closer, ready to fight)Ey, shut the mouth if you don’t want troublesEy, shut the mouth if you don’t want troublesEy, shut the mouth if you don’t want troublesEy, shut the mouth if you don’t want troublesright now.right now.right now.right now.

Amy gets closer too, also ready to fight.Amy gets closer too, also ready to fight.Amy gets closer too, also ready to fight.Amy gets closer too, also ready to fight.

FRANKIE: Amy, stop it! What are you doing, fool?FRANKIE: Amy, stop it! What are you doing, fool?FRANKIE: Amy, stop it! What are you doing, fool?FRANKIE: Amy, stop it! What are you doing, fool?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (stopping and getting back)(stopping and getting back)(stopping and getting back)(stopping and getting back) Ok..., you’re right,Ok..., you’re right,Ok..., you’re right,Ok..., you’re right,chief.chief.chief.chief.

JOHNNY: Control your girl, Frankie, we’re not in aJOHNNY: Control your girl, Frankie, we’re not in aJOHNNY: Control your girl, Frankie, we’re not in aJOHNNY: Control your girl, Frankie, we’re not in aring.ring.ring.ring.

FRANKIE: That’s right, but it’s yours that began.FRANKIE: That’s right, but it’s yours that began.FRANKIE: That’s right, but it’s yours that began.FRANKIE: That’s right, but it’s yours that began.

JOHNNY: So, we’re ok?JOHNNY: So, we’re ok?JOHNNY: So, we’re ok?JOHNNY: So, we’re ok?

Frankie nods.Frankie nods.Frankie nods.Frankie nods.

JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY: (to the Blue Bear)(to the Blue Bear)(to the Blue Bear)(to the Blue Bear) Come on and remember youCome on and remember youCome on and remember youCome on and remember youuse your fists when I tell you.use your fists when I tell you.use your fists when I tell you.use your fists when I tell you.

Amy and the Blue Bear looks at each other with Amy and the Blue Bear looks at each other with Amy and the Blue Bear looks at each other with Amy and the Blue Bear looks at each other with anger. Johnny and the Blue Bear leaves.anger. Johnny and the Blue Bear leaves.anger. Johnny and the Blue Bear leaves.anger. Johnny and the Blue Bear leaves.

FRANKIE: Damn it? You can’t control yourself for aFRANKIE: Damn it? You can’t control yourself for aFRANKIE: Damn it? You can’t control yourself for aFRANKIE: Damn it? You can’t control yourself for a minute? It’s not a street battle, there’s a minute? It’s not a street battle, there’s a minute? It’s not a street battle, there’s a minute? It’s not a street battle, there’s a

procedure.procedure.procedure.procedure.

AMY: Yes, but she didn’t follow any procedure whenAMY: Yes, but she didn’t follow any procedure whenAMY: Yes, but she didn’t follow any procedure whenAMY: Yes, but she didn’t follow any procedure whenshe killed Maggie, did she?she killed Maggie, did she?she killed Maggie, did she?she killed Maggie, did she?

FRANKIE: I can’t talk with you.FRANKIE: I can’t talk with you.FRANKIE: I can’t talk with you.FRANKIE: I can’t talk with you.

AMY: Excuse me, chief, you’re right, I’m a fool and IAMY: Excuse me, chief, you’re right, I’m a fool and IAMY: Excuse me, chief, you’re right, I’m a fool and IAMY: Excuse me, chief, you’re right, I’m a fool and Ipromise to never do that again.promise to never do that again.promise to never do that again.promise to never do that again.

SEQ. 48: DAY OF THE FIGHT.SEQ. 48: DAY OF THE FIGHT.SEQ. 48: DAY OF THE FIGHT.SEQ. 48: DAY OF THE FIGHT.Amy and the Blue Bear enter, both supported by herAmy and the Blue Bear enter, both supported by herAmy and the Blue Bear enter, both supported by herAmy and the Blue Bear enter, both supported by her

fans.fans.fans.fans.They’re onein front of the other.They’re onein front of the other.They’re onein front of the other.They’re onein front of the other.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (ironic)(ironic)(ironic)(ironic) Try to fight clean at least one time.Try to fight clean at least one time.Try to fight clean at least one time.Try to fight clean at least one time.

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BLUE BEAR: Don’t worry, it won’t be a fight, I came toBLUE BEAR: Don’t worry, it won’t be a fight, I came toBLUE BEAR: Don’t worry, it won’t be a fight, I came toBLUE BEAR: Don’t worry, it won’t be a fight, I came tofinish what I began last time. I came tofinish what I began last time. I came tofinish what I began last time. I came tofinish what I began last time. I came tofinish what I began last time, but you stillfinish what I began last time, but you stillfinish what I began last time, but you stillfinish what I began last time, but you still

have time to dismiss. You know the rules, have time to dismiss. You know the rules, have time to dismiss. You know the rules, have time to dismiss. You know the rules,you're the lawyer.you're the lawyer.you're the lawyer.you're the lawyer.

AMY: Yes and I'll tell you the verdict: guilty.AMY: Yes and I'll tell you the verdict: guilty.AMY: Yes and I'll tell you the verdict: guilty.AMY: Yes and I'll tell you the verdict: guilty.

Fight begins hardly.Fight begins hardly.Fight begins hardly.Fight begins hardly.Bell rings. Fighters sit down.Bell rings. Fighters sit down.Bell rings. Fighters sit down.Bell rings. Fighters sit down.

FRANKIE: Don’t get tired yourself, you’ve got so much FRANKIE: Don’t get tired yourself, you’ve got so much FRANKIE: Don’t get tired yourself, you’ve got so much FRANKIE: Don’t get tired yourself, you’ve got so much time.time.time.time. (seeing that she’s not listening to him (seeing that she’s not listening to him (seeing that she’s not listening to him (seeing that she’s not listening to him euforic, angry)euforic, angry)euforic, angry)euforic, angry) Are you listening to me?Are you listening to me?Are you listening to me?Are you listening to me?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (happy)(happy)(happy)(happy) Yes, ok, chief. But you saw that? SheYes, ok, chief. But you saw that? SheYes, ok, chief. But you saw that? SheYes, ok, chief. But you saw that? Shequite don’t touch me.quite don’t touch me.quite don’t touch me.quite don’t touch me.

FRANKIE: Yes, but don’t be so happy, she saw that youFRANKIE: Yes, but don’t be so happy, she saw that youFRANKIE: Yes, but don’t be so happy, she saw that youFRANKIE: Yes, but don’t be so happy, she saw that yougot better and she’s studying you...got better and she’s studying you...got better and she’s studying you...got better and she’s studying you...

AMY: And neither I. When I push her enough, sheAMY: And neither I. When I push her enough, sheAMY: And neither I. When I push her enough, sheAMY: And neither I. When I push her enough, shediscovers her stomack; give me two round morediscovers her stomack; give me two round morediscovers her stomack; give me two round morediscovers her stomack; give me two round moreand I’ll cut her breath.and I’ll cut her breath.and I’ll cut her breath.and I’ll cut her breath.

FRANKIE: Yes, maybe, but be careful, I don’t know howFRANKIE: Yes, maybe, but be careful, I don’t know howFRANKIE: Yes, maybe, but be careful, I don’t know howFRANKIE: Yes, maybe, but be careful, I don’t know howyou do that but your left is down again.you do that but your left is down again.you do that but your left is down again.you do that but your left is down again.

Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.AMY: Are you sure?AMY: Are you sure?AMY: Are you sure?AMY: Are you sure?

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (with anger)(with anger)(with anger)(with anger) Of course I’m sure, damn it!Of course I’m sure, damn it!Of course I’m sure, damn it!Of course I’m sure, damn it!

Amy gets up and goes on.Amy gets up and goes on.Amy gets up and goes on.Amy gets up and goes on.

SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP:SCRAP: (getting closer)(getting closer)(getting closer)(getting closer) Don’t get ungry, old man.Don’t get ungry, old man.Don’t get ungry, old man.Don’t get ungry, old man.

FRANKIE: Why not? She discuses all what I tell her.FRANKIE: Why not? She discuses all what I tell her.FRANKIE: Why not? She discuses all what I tell her.FRANKIE: Why not? She discuses all what I tell her.

Scrap raising his shoulders. Amy, exalted, makes aScrap raising his shoulders. Amy, exalted, makes aScrap raising his shoulders. Amy, exalted, makes aScrap raising his shoulders. Amy, exalted, makes a mistake and Blue Bear makes her fall down with three mistake and Blue Bear makes her fall down with three mistake and Blue Bear makes her fall down with three mistake and Blue Bear makes her fall down with three

punchs. Amy gets up angry and gives many hits withoutpunchs. Amy gets up angry and gives many hits withoutpunchs. Amy gets up angry and gives many hits withoutpunchs. Amy gets up angry and gives many hits withoutefficacity. Bell rings. Fighters sit down.efficacity. Bell rings. Fighters sit down.efficacity. Bell rings. Fighters sit down.efficacity. Bell rings. Fighters sit down.

JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY:JOHNNY: (To Blue Bear)(To Blue Bear)(To Blue Bear)(To Blue Bear) Well done, baby, you get her.Well done, baby, you get her.Well done, baby, you get her.Well done, baby, you get her.

Blue Bear smile and winks an eye.Blue Bear smile and winks an eye.Blue Bear smile and winks an eye.Blue Bear smile and winks an eye.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (to Frank)(to Frank)(to Frank)(to Frank) I hate her, I’ll kill her.I hate her, I’ll kill her.I hate her, I’ll kill her.I hate her, I’ll kill her.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (cleaning the wound, ironic)(cleaning the wound, ironic)(cleaning the wound, ironic)(cleaning the wound, ironic) Maybe, but notMaybe, but notMaybe, but notMaybe, but notthis way.this way.this way.this way.

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AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (feeling pain)(feeling pain)(feeling pain)(feeling pain) Ay! Why not?Ay! Why not?Ay! Why not?Ay! Why not?

FRANKIE: Well, are you sure you want to know that?FRANKIE: Well, are you sure you want to know that?FRANKIE: Well, are you sure you want to know that?FRANKIE: Well, are you sure you want to know that?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (After observing him, shamed understanding that(After observing him, shamed understanding that(After observing him, shamed understanding that(After observing him, shamed understanding thatthere’s something wrong)there’s something wrong)there’s something wrong)there’s something wrong) Oh... Excuse me,Oh... Excuse me,Oh... Excuse me,Oh... Excuse me,you’re right, chief, I’m a stupid whimsicalyou’re right, chief, I’m a stupid whimsicalyou’re right, chief, I’m a stupid whimsicalyou’re right, chief, I’m a stupid whimsicalgirl.girl.girl.girl.

FRANKIE: Yes, I saw that; now, what can we do?FRANKIE: Yes, I saw that; now, what can we do?FRANKIE: Yes, I saw that; now, what can we do?FRANKIE: Yes, I saw that; now, what can we do?

AMY: I don’t know, you tell me, coach.AMY: I don’t know, you tell me, coach.AMY: I don’t know, you tell me, coach.AMY: I don’t know, you tell me, coach.

FRANKIE: Well, first of all...FRANKIE: Well, first of all...FRANKIE: Well, first of all...FRANKIE: Well, first of all...

AMY: Oh, yes, my left.AMY: Oh, yes, my left.AMY: Oh, yes, my left.AMY: Oh, yes, my left.

FRANKIE: No, first of all you listen to me; and thenFRANKIE: No, first of all you listen to me; and thenFRANKIE: No, first of all you listen to me; and thenFRANKIE: No, first of all you listen to me; and thenyou get up your left.you get up your left.you get up your left.you get up your left.

AMY: Ok, chief.AMY: Ok, chief.AMY: Ok, chief.AMY: Ok, chief.

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (studying the wound)(studying the wound)(studying the wound)(studying the wound) Well, it was a goodWell, it was a goodWell, it was a goodWell, it was a goodpunch, but if you take care, you’ll be fine.punch, but if you take care, you’ll be fine.punch, but if you take care, you’ll be fine.punch, but if you take care, you’ll be fine.

AMY: Yes, it’s disturbs my eye.AMY: Yes, it’s disturbs my eye.AMY: Yes, it’s disturbs my eye.AMY: Yes, it’s disturbs my eye. (bell rings)(bell rings)(bell rings)(bell rings) What IWhat IWhat IWhat Ido, chief? Tell me.do, chief? Tell me.do, chief? Tell me.do, chief? Tell me.

FRANKIE: Keep your initiative but survey her hook andFRANKIE: Keep your initiative but survey her hook andFRANKIE: Keep your initiative but survey her hook andFRANKIE: Keep your initiative but survey her hook andoverall: don’t let her touch your face again.overall: don’t let her touch your face again.overall: don’t let her touch your face again.overall: don’t let her touch your face again.

AMY: Ok, I won’t.AMY: Ok, I won’t.AMY: Ok, I won’t.AMY: Ok, I won’t.

Amy gets up and fights much better; Blue Bear triesAmy gets up and fights much better; Blue Bear triesAmy gets up and fights much better; Blue Bear triesAmy gets up and fights much better; Blue Bear tries many tricks but Amy avoid everyone and gives her many tricks but Amy avoid everyone and gives her many tricks but Amy avoid everyone and gives her many tricks but Amy avoid everyone and gives her

precised hits that get her angry. Bell rings.precised hits that get her angry. Bell rings.precised hits that get her angry. Bell rings.precised hits that get her angry. Bell rings.Fighters sit down.Fighters sit down.Fighters sit down.Fighters sit down.

FRANKIE: You’re fighting much better and your brow isFRANKIE: You’re fighting much better and your brow isFRANKIE: You’re fighting much better and your brow isFRANKIE: You’re fighting much better and your brow ispretty well.pretty well.pretty well.pretty well.

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling, without pride)(smiling, without pride)(smiling, without pride)(smiling, without pride) Thank you. (Thank you. (Thank you. (Thank you. ( Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Alistair that just arrived and is looking at her,Alistair that just arrived and is looking at her,Alistair that just arrived and is looking at her,Alistair that just arrived and is looking at her,ashamed)ashamed)ashamed)ashamed)

AMY: Hello, Al. What are you doing here?AMY: Hello, Al. What are you doing here?AMY: Hello, Al. What are you doing here?AMY: Hello, Al. What are you doing here?

ALISTAIR: I came to see a fighter in action. How areALISTAIR: I came to see a fighter in action. How areALISTAIR: I came to see a fighter in action. How areALISTAIR: I came to see a fighter in action. How areyou?you?you?you?

FRANKIE: She’s well, now sit down and don’t disturbFRANKIE: She’s well, now sit down and don’t disturbFRANKIE: She’s well, now sit down and don’t disturbFRANKIE: She’s well, now sit down and don’t disturb her, she need concentration. her, she need concentration. her, she need concentration. her, she need concentration.

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ALISTAIR: Ok, don’t worry, I just wanted to apologizeALISTAIR: Ok, don’t worry, I just wanted to apologizeALISTAIR: Ok, don’t worry, I just wanted to apologizeALISTAIR: Ok, don’t worry, I just wanted to apologizeto let you in the worst moment.to let you in the worst moment.to let you in the worst moment.to let you in the worst moment.

FRANKIE: You are forgiven, etc., now shut up and sitFRANKIE: You are forgiven, etc., now shut up and sitFRANKIE: You are forgiven, etc., now shut up and sitFRANKIE: You are forgiven, etc., now shut up and sit

down.down.down.down.A GUARD:A GUARD:A GUARD:A GUARD: (getting closer, to Frankie, taking Alistair (getting closer, to Frankie, taking Alistair (getting closer, to Frankie, taking Alistair (getting closer, to Frankie, taking Alistair

by the shoulder)by the shoulder)by the shoulder)by the shoulder) Excuse me, manager, thisExcuse me, manager, thisExcuse me, manager, thisExcuse me, manager, thisperson is disturbing you?person is disturbing you?person is disturbing you?person is disturbing you?

FRANKIE: No, there’s no problem, thank you.FRANKIE: No, there’s no problem, thank you.FRANKIE: No, there’s no problem, thank you.FRANKIE: No, there’s no problem, thank you. (to (to (to (to Alistair)Alistair)Alistair)Alistair) Now sit down, damn it, or I make you Now sit down, damn it, or I make you Now sit down, damn it, or I make you Now sit down, damn it, or I make youtake out.take out.take out.take out.

The guard goes out.The guard goes out.The guard goes out.The guard goes out.

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy)(to Amy) IsIsIsIs he he he he fine?fine?fine?fine? AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable)(uncomfortable) Oh! Yes...Oh! Yes...Oh! Yes...Oh! Yes...

FRANKIE: Who is fine? What are you talking aboutFRANKIE: Who is fine? What are you talking aboutFRANKIE: Who is fine? What are you talking aboutFRANKIE: Who is fine? What are you talking aboutnow? Come on, Amy, now you havenow? Come on, Amy, now you havenow? Come on, Amy, now you havenow? Come on, Amy, now you haveto...to...to...to...

ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR:ALISTAIR: (surprised)(surprised)(surprised)(surprised) Amy didn’t tell you? She’sAmy didn’t tell you? She’sAmy didn’t tell you? She’sAmy didn’t tell you? She’spregned.pregned.pregned.pregned.

Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (atonished)(atonished)(atonished)(atonished) What?! What are you saying, fool?What?! What are you saying, fool?What?! What are you saying, fool?What?! What are you saying, fool?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (getting up)(getting up)(getting up)(getting up) He’s right, but don’t worry, all is He’s right, but don’t worry, all is He’s right, but don’t worry, all is He’s right, but don’t worry, all isunder control.under control.under control.under control.

FRANKIE: Under control?! Crazy girl! Wait! Come here,FRANKIE: Under control?! Crazy girl! Wait! Come here,FRANKIE: Under control?! Crazy girl! Wait! Come here,FRANKIE: Under control?! Crazy girl! Wait! Come here,damn it! You... you can’t fight... I’lldamn it! You... you can’t fight... I’lldamn it! You... you can’t fight... I’lldamn it! You... you can’t fight... I’llannulate this fight.annulate this fight.annulate this fight.annulate this fight.

ALISTAIR: No, you won’t. It’s her fight and theALISTAIR: No, you won’t. It’s her fight and theALISTAIR: No, you won’t. It’s her fight and theALISTAIR: No, you won’t. It’s her fight and thedoctor authorized her, I swear.doctor authorized her, I swear.doctor authorized her, I swear.doctor authorized her, I swear.

FRANKIE: I don’t care how much you paied him, sheFRANKIE: I don’t care how much you paied him, sheFRANKIE: I don’t care how much you paied him, sheFRANKIE: I don’t care how much you paied him, she must stop right now and she will. must stop right now and she will. must stop right now and she will. must stop right now and she will.

ALISTAIR: No! Don’t do that to her. Listen to me, sheALISTAIR: No! Don’t do that to her. Listen to me, sheALISTAIR: No! Don’t do that to her. Listen to me, sheALISTAIR: No! Don’t do that to her. Listen to me, shepromised it will be her last fight, and itpromised it will be her last fight, and itpromised it will be her last fight, and itpromised it will be her last fight, and itwill, but let her finish it... please.will, but let her finish it... please.will, but let her finish it... please.will, but let her finish it... please.

FRANKIE: And the baby, ass hole, you asked him?!FRANKIE: And the baby, ass hole, you asked him?!FRANKIE: And the baby, ass hole, you asked him?!FRANKIE: And the baby, ass hole, you asked him?!

Blue Bear falls down and gets up with difficulty.Blue Bear falls down and gets up with difficulty.Blue Bear falls down and gets up with difficulty.Blue Bear falls down and gets up with difficulty.They look at her.They look at her.They look at her.They look at her.

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ALISTAIR: He will be fine, you can be sure. But,ALISTAIR: He will be fine, you can be sure. But,ALISTAIR: He will be fine, you can be sure. But,ALISTAIR: He will be fine, you can be sure. But,please, let her finish, it’s her choose andplease, let her finish, it’s her choose andplease, let her finish, it’s her choose andplease, let her finish, it’s her choose andshe will never forgive you if you do that,she will never forgive you if you do that,she will never forgive you if you do that,she will never forgive you if you do that,please.please.please.please.

FRANKIE: But why did you do that to me? Why?!FRANKIE: But why did you do that to me? Why?!FRANKIE: But why did you do that to me? Why?!FRANKIE: But why did you do that to me? Why?!

ALISTAIR: Because we love together, because Maggie,ALISTAIR: Because we love together, because Maggie,ALISTAIR: Because we love together, because Maggie,ALISTAIR: Because we love together, because Maggie, because of thousand raisons that I can explain because of thousand raisons that I can explain because of thousand raisons that I can explain because of thousand raisons that I can explain

you now. But help her, she need you.you now. But help her, she need you.you now. But help her, she need you.you now. But help her, she need you.

Frankie observes the fight, atonished.Frankie observes the fight, atonished.Frankie observes the fight, atonished.Frankie observes the fight, atonished.Bell rings. Amy sit down.Bell rings. Amy sit down.Bell rings. Amy sit down.Bell rings. Amy sit down.

FRANKIE: If you’re pregned, I’ll stop the fight.FRANKIE: If you’re pregned, I’ll stop the fight.FRANKIE: If you’re pregned, I’ll stop the fight.FRANKIE: If you’re pregned, I’ll stop the fight.

AMY: I’m pregned and you won’t because I going to winAMY: I’m pregned and you won’t because I going to winAMY: I’m pregned and you won’t because I going to winAMY: I’m pregned and you won’t because I going to winand you will help me because you’re my godand you will help me because you’re my godand you will help me because you’re my godand you will help me because you’re my goddamn manager. Is that clear?...damn manager. Is that clear?...damn manager. Is that clear?...damn manager. Is that clear?... (about to cry)(about to cry)(about to cry)(about to cry)Is that clear?!Is that clear?!Is that clear?!Is that clear?!

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (after a silence)(after a silence)(after a silence)(after a silence) Ok, calm down and listenOk, calm down and listenOk, calm down and listenOk, calm down and listento me. Well, now it’s not a fight anymore,to me. Well, now it’s not a fight anymore,to me. Well, now it’s not a fight anymore,to me. Well, now it’s not a fight anymore,it’s a battle, You understand? It’s a questionit’s a battle, You understand? It’s a questionit’s a battle, You understand? It’s a questionit’s a battle, You understand? It’s a questionof life,of life,of life,of life, it’s you or her.Y it’s you or her.Y it’s you or her.Y it’s you or her.Y ou get it?ou get it?ou get it?ou get it? You or You or You or You or

her her her her ... .

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (happy)(happy)(happy)(happy) Yes, chief, completely.Yes, chief, completely.Yes, chief, completely.Yes, chief, completely.FRANKIE: No, you don’t because you’re not listeningFRANKIE: No, you don’t because you’re not listeningFRANKIE: No, you don’t because you’re not listeningFRANKIE: No, you don’t because you’re not listening

to me. You must afraid her; she will use allto me. You must afraid her; she will use allto me. You must afraid her; she will use allto me. You must afraid her; she will use all her dirtier tricks but you must keep your her dirtier tricks but you must keep your her dirtier tricks but you must keep your her dirtier tricks but you must keep your

temper. What ever happens, calm down, avoidtemper. What ever happens, calm down, avoidtemper. What ever happens, calm down, avoidtemper. What ever happens, calm down, avoidand answer with the same.and answer with the same.and answer with the same.and answer with the same.

AMY: Ok. And the referi?AMY: Ok. And the referi?AMY: Ok. And the referi?AMY: Ok. And the referi?

FRANKIE: Well..If he’s blind with her, you can makeFRANKIE: Well..If he’s blind with her, you can makeFRANKIE: Well..If he’s blind with her, you can makeFRANKIE: Well..If he’s blind with her, you can make him blinder. him blinder. him blinder. him blinder. (he smiles)(he smiles)(he smiles)(he smiles)

Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Bell rings.Amy, very concentrate, begins a lethal attack; BlueAmy, very concentrate, begins a lethal attack; BlueAmy, very concentrate, begins a lethal attack; BlueAmy, very concentrate, begins a lethal attack; BlueBear looses her temper and tries to poke her with herBear looses her temper and tries to poke her with herBear looses her temper and tries to poke her with herBear looses her temper and tries to poke her with herelbow but Amy avoid it and punches her kidney. Blueelbow but Amy avoid it and punches her kidney. Blueelbow but Amy avoid it and punches her kidney. Blueelbow but Amy avoid it and punches her kidney. BlueBear counterattacks with fury and Amy goes backBear counterattacks with fury and Amy goes backBear counterattacks with fury and Amy goes backBear counterattacks with fury and Amy goes backnearly to the corner, then she avoids a hook passingnearly to the corner, then she avoids a hook passingnearly to the corner, then she avoids a hook passingnearly to the corner, then she avoids a hook passingunder and punches her adversary until she falls andunder and punches her adversary until she falls andunder and punches her adversary until she falls andunder and punches her adversary until she falls androads under the ropes out of the ring. Audienceroads under the ropes out of the ring. Audienceroads under the ropes out of the ring. Audienceroads under the ropes out of the ring. Audiencescreams. Frankie shows happiness.screams. Frankie shows happiness.screams. Frankie shows happiness.screams. Frankie shows happiness.

AUDIENCE: MO CUISHLE!!AUDIENCE: MO CUISHLE!!AUDIENCE: MO CUISHLE!!AUDIENCE: MO CUISHLE!!

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The referi lifts Amy's hand.The referi lifts Amy's hand.The referi lifts Amy's hand.The referi lifts Amy's hand.Amy embraces Frankie, observed by Scrap rested on theAmy embraces Frankie, observed by Scrap rested on theAmy embraces Frankie, observed by Scrap rested on theAmy embraces Frankie, observed by Scrap rested on theropes. Alistair claps, smiling.ropes. Alistair claps, smiling.ropes. Alistair claps, smiling.ropes. Alistair claps, smiling.

FRANKIE: Well done,FRANKIE: Well done,FRANKIE: Well done,FRANKIE: Well done, Mo Cuishle Mo Cuishle Mo Cuishle Mo Cuishle ... .

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (at his ear)(at his ear)(at his ear)(at his ear) No, Maggie was Mo Cuishle; I'm Amy, No, Maggie was Mo Cuishle; I'm Amy, No, Maggie was Mo Cuishle; I'm Amy, No, Maggie was Mo Cuishle; I'm Amy,your granddaughter but we both thank to you,your granddaughter but we both thank to you,your granddaughter but we both thank to you,your granddaughter but we both thank to you,you make us beat.you make us beat.you make us beat.you make us beat.

SEQ. 48: IN THE CEMENTARY. IN FRONT OF MAGGIE'SSEQ. 48: IN THE CEMENTARY. IN FRONT OF MAGGIE'SSEQ. 48: IN THE CEMENTARY. IN FRONT OF MAGGIE'SSEQ. 48: IN THE CEMENTARY. IN FRONT OF MAGGIE'SGRAVE.GRAVE.GRAVE.GRAVE.

Amy poses champion belt on the grave. Amy, Frankie,Amy poses champion belt on the grave. Amy, Frankie,Amy poses champion belt on the grave. Amy, Frankie,Amy poses champion belt on the grave. Amy, Frankie,Scrap and Alistair observe the grave and a bird letsScrap and Alistair observe the grave and a bird letsScrap and Alistair observe the grave and a bird letsScrap and Alistair observe the grave and a bird letsfalling a flower on the belt. After a moment, Frankiefalling a flower on the belt. After a moment, Frankiefalling a flower on the belt. After a moment, Frankiefalling a flower on the belt. After a moment, Frankiepicks that up and they go to Frankie's car, Amypicks that up and they go to Frankie's car, Amypicks that up and they go to Frankie's car, Amypicks that up and they go to Frankie's car, Amytaking Frankie's arm.taking Frankie's arm.taking Frankie's arm.taking Frankie's arm.

AMY: I was thinking about the baby. If it's a girl,AMY: I was thinking about the baby. If it's a girl,AMY: I was thinking about the baby. If it's a girl,AMY: I was thinking about the baby. If it's a girl,we'll call herwe'll call herwe'll call herwe'll call her MargaretMargaretMargaretMargaret , but if it's a boy,, but if it's a boy,, but if it's a boy,, but if it's a boy,what do you think aboutwhat do you think aboutwhat do you think aboutwhat do you think about "Frank" "Frank" "Frank" "Frank" ????

FRANKIE: It would be an honour, whereas he doesn'tFRANKIE: It would be an honour, whereas he doesn'tFRANKIE: It would be an honour, whereas he doesn'tFRANKIE: It would be an honour, whereas he doesn't become a coach. become a coach. become a coach. become a coach.

They laugh and enter in the car, Frankie driving.They laugh and enter in the car, Frankie driving.They laugh and enter in the car, Frankie driving.They laugh and enter in the car, Frankie driving.Scrap near him, takes out his shoes. Frankie showsScrap near him, takes out his shoes. Frankie showsScrap near him, takes out his shoes. Frankie showsScrap near him, takes out his shoes. Frankie showsdisappoval.disappoval.disappoval.disappoval.

AMY: A...Can I ask you something?AMY: A...Can I ask you something?AMY: A...Can I ask you something?AMY: A...Can I ask you something?

Frankie and Scrap look at each other, worried.Frankie and Scrap look at each other, worried.Frankie and Scrap look at each other, worried.Frankie and Scrap look at each other, worried.

FRANKIE: What' you want now?FRANKIE: What' you want now?FRANKIE: What' you want now?FRANKIE: What' you want now?

AMY:AMY:AMY:AMY: (smiling)(smiling)(smiling)(smiling) Well, I would like to taste thatWell, I would like to taste thatWell, I would like to taste thatWell, I would like to taste thatfamous lemon pie you talked about, youfamous lemon pie you talked about, youfamous lemon pie you talked about, youfamous lemon pie you talked about, youremember?remember?remember?remember?

FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE:FRANKIE: (breathing better)(breathing better)(breathing better)(breathing better) Yes, I remember.Yes, I remember.Yes, I remember.Yes, I remember. (he (he (he (he smiles and starts the car)smiles and starts the car)smiles and starts the car)smiles and starts the car)

The car moves away between the trees, followed by theThe car moves away between the trees, followed by theThe car moves away between the trees, followed by theThe car moves away between the trees, followed by thecamera that raise itself.camera that raise itself.camera that raise itself.camera that raise itself.

VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And that's all, I guess. So I VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And that's all, I guess. So I VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And that's all, I guess. So I VOICE OF SCRAP IN OFF: And that's all, I guess. So I will stop here because you should foretell the will stop here because you should foretell the will stop here because you should foretell the will stop here because you should foretell the rest and the old man I am is tired. Anyway,rest and the old man I am is tired. Anyway,rest and the old man I am is tired. Anyway,rest and the old man I am is tired. Anyway,It's always difficult to juge the past but itIt's always difficult to juge the past but itIt's always difficult to juge the past but itIt's always difficult to juge the past but itcould be interesting to think about it,could be interesting to think about it,could be interesting to think about it,could be interesting to think about it,remembering that it's a part of the futur, and remembering that it's a part of the futur, and remembering that it's a part of the futur, and remembering that it's a part of the futur, and we all need one.we all need one.we all need one.we all need one.

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Pictures of Scrap finishing to write a letter andPictures of Scrap finishing to write a letter andPictures of Scrap finishing to write a letter andPictures of Scrap finishing to write a letter andposting it, of Susan receiving the letter by June,posting it, of Susan receiving the letter by June,posting it, of Susan receiving the letter by June,posting it, of Susan receiving the letter by June,the secretary, reading that and staying thinking,the secretary, reading that and staying thinking,the secretary, reading that and staying thinking,the secretary, reading that and staying thinking,absorted.absorted.absorted.absorted.

THE ENDTHE ENDTHE ENDTHE END

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