MAGGIE

PEGGY

IKE

your theory was correct.

play! Plato never got a book advance...

BOB

needed by the editor.)

If she runs, then its a cover story.

I hope you have a different angle.

IKE

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for G.Q., Im in a different position

fiance #4, is packing cans into a backpack. Bob, 38, has a

We hear Fisher laugh.

During the Ike/Mrs. Pressman exchange, Maggie looks at Ike.

a shoe-string. She rushes into: KITCHEN WHERE BOB KELLY,

justice.

Bob continues to hold up the weight of the backpack as he straps

wedding trot.

now...

Dont say "spec" like its a dirty word.

reliable sources that Nietzche got

Hes been "devilized". Peggy coughs as she recognizes Ike in

hardware store across the street...

FISHER

"Welcome to Hale."

MAGGIE

Ike smiles down at his loafers and shrugs.

Fisher claps his hands and calls the models to attention. Then

MAGGIE (o.s.)

in evening and formal wear from Escada for G.Q. Fisher is not

BOB

PEGGY

Its pretty much all been covered.

Cindys dog is on the floor near Maggie.

(shocked)

her face, then she scampers back into the house.

(to Peggy)

(eyeing his loafers)

EXT. ATLANTIC HOTEL - DAY

she spins)

FISHER (V.O.)

her. Maggies voice rises from the floor behind the counter.

(yelling to Peggy)

They stop walking.

Shes the boss.

He now walks down the charming main artery of the town, looking

Fisher uses the dock for a photo shoot featuring men and women

Come here, Mag, and try this on.

(enthusiastically)

Bob test the weight of the backpack adding de九_九_藏_書hydrate food.

think shes going to make it all the

wholesome attitudes as PEOPLE greet each other familiarly. Ike

rips into it, looking for her letter. She finds it. A smile on

They start walking again.

way this time?

IKE

Its a little early in the game for Ike to be thrown off guard.

gasket, just put in a little hydraulic

He follows him.

She swallowed her gun.

"Camptown Races."

town. Ike pulls up and goes inside.

Cindy, the manicurist, does Mrs. Pressmans nails. Maggie sits

CINDY

into formal.

Peggy Phleming. Not the ice skater.

FISHER

going to have to carry in the Himalayas.

fluid.

gives Ike the once-over, focusing on the shoes.

PEGGY

IKE

Sorry, no. I just got one.

JUST THEN. Ike enters the salon, taking off his sunglasses.

IKE

he goes onto the stage and sets the models in their positions.

the newspaper clipping.

An OLDER WOMAN asks him if he plays bridge as he goes up the

Yes, Mrs. Pressman.

IKE

About her upcoming wedding and all.

IKE

MAGGIE

Okay -- have a seat... gently,

ANGLE ON MAGGIES HOUSE:

IKE

again.

Are you a reporter?

IKE (V.O.; contd)

New York fired.

expenses and a rental car.

pleasant face and a body that is almost shockingly buff. Hes

And who are these lovely ladies?

Mrs. Pressman. No relation.

(to Ike)

apologize to you for this unfortunate

wearing a T-shirt that reads: "Mountaineers Do It Against the

matter. Ike Grahams column will no

longer be appearing in this paper.

MAGGIE

(excited)

This is the weight of the pack youre

IKE

know. Not se九-九-藏-書ven like they said.

Ike crouches to see Maggie on the floor just as she rises to her

barber chair. She tightens a screw and looks up, satisfied.

tied with budget restraints.

back into writing feature pieces

Cindy, you better 86 Sprout. He seems

No, about her getting that asshole from

INT. LOBBY/ATLANTIC HOTEL - DAY

actually shooting the camera, but rather supervising it.

going to do it!

All true. All accurate.

INT. USA TODAY LOADING DOCK - ANOTHER DAY

IKE

MRS. PRESSMAN

exactly like what he is: a cynical New York out of his element

(nods)

column, but I can do this assignment.

distillates.

Its been our experience that anyone

Maggie looks over from her sitting position on the floor. She

I know. Tell me something. Do you

Cindy. Maggies unmarried cousin.

IKE

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here unless theyre getting haircut.

Yep. Maggie -- Someone to see you.

Peggy sits in the chair. Maggie spins her around and around.

and beckons her to a copy of Ikes column affixed to a mirror.

IKE

Bob has no answer. He reaches a hand down. He yelps as Maggie

for you.

I think Im in Maryberry.

She canned him, she canned him...

him his key. Ike asks about room service and the restaurant.

Ike exits his hotel as the Barber Shop Quartet finishes singing

That-a-girl! You sacked him.

MAGGIE

Te ladies shake his hand and introduce themselves.

Fish.

I am just such a reporter. And you are?

Excellent.

piece, and since I do freelance stuff

doing business and crowded with WOMEN.

beauty and intelligent eyes.

on sunny Main Street,read.99csw.com USA. KIDS ride by on bikes, streaming

Ikes car drives into Hale, passing a billboard reading,

INT. BEAUTY PARLOR - DAY

Ike drives down picturesque Main Street. He passes Hale

And you are?

"Paid vindication" Thats what I call

A BARBERSHOP QUARTET is singing in front of the only hotel in

I just say that for the agency guys. I

INT. MAGGIES HOUSE - THAT MOMENT

Vindication. How would you like to get

IKE

MRS. PRESSMAN

Oh yeah! I happen to know from

FISHER

some? A chance to prove that, though

Its a little... Its a little heavy...

Best of luck in you upcoming marriage!"

bed, wearing only a jacket and panties. Heedless of being seen

to be enjoying the petroleum

Hardware. Sign says: "At Curl. Be back soon."

crosses the street, he mutters into his tape recorder:

the house. The front door opens and Maggie appears fresh out of

PEGGY

EXT. HALE RESIDENTIAL STREET - ANOTHER MORNING

counter, and hitting the floor, with a THUD. Bob looks down at

it onto Maggies shoulders.

(to Ike)

All the gory details.

(turning toward her)

as he and Fisher continue their conversation in voice-over. (If

PEGGY

Peggy steps aside. Ike moves toward Cindy and Mrs. Pressman.

MRS. PRESSMAN

Carpenter. There was a sign at the

CINDY

I didnt even need to change this

But Ill get my normal fee, right?

The anatomy of the black widow spider

Hold on -- Nobody interviews Maggie in

IKE

He walks away.

It wouldnt be a bad way to get you

Excuse me, sir. I have an actual fact

Okay, you were right. I hatehttps://read.99csw.comd my

FISHER

FISHER

PEGGY

dont even know what that means. Now

and Grandma. A cozy and eclectic place creatively furnished on

Bob lets go and Maggie FALLS BACKWARD, disappearing behind the

Remember, we are putting the "fun" back

(delighted as

Hello. Im looking for Maggie

FISHER

IKE (V.O.)

EXT. HALE MAIN STREET - DAY

Yup!

We see Ike driving down the highway. The car sputters a little

pulls him down on top of her, out of frame. We HEAR them giggle

The real story on Miss Carpenter.

Tell me if its too heavy.

MAGGIE

They like the idea, but my hands are

(confesses)

Nobody ever paid Shakespeare to write a

tomorrow for the hinterlands, youll

EXT. HALE STREET - DAY

with some sort of gewgaw on his loafers

PEGGY

carefully.

stairs to his room.

IKE

MAGGIE

IKE

Justice, yes. Paid, I dont know.

entrances. A PAPERBOY tosses a paper onto the lawn in front of

your facts werent entirely straight,

Reporter?

A train goes by. A modest clapboard house with a porch. Two

the straps of the backpack.

They stop at the coffee table and grab something to eat.

What?

Elevator doors open. Ike and Fisher exit and walk towards the

out.

Listen: "Dear Ms. Carpenter, I

this way, she scampers out to the sidewalk to pick up her

You want me to do it on spec?!

get turned on and it frightens me.

FISHER

INT. USA TODAY OBSERVATION ROOM - DAY

Peggy hops off the chair.

comes to beauty parlor called "Curl Up and Dye". The place is

(hiding his hope)

delivered paper: USA Today. She tears off the plastic bag and

九-九-藏-書Stop it. When you talk like that, I

Ike has checked into the Atlantic Hotel. The clerk, LEE, hands

Flags hang on all the storefronts and the place sparkles with

IKE

Ike, I really liked the Runaway Bride

Thats it. Back to obedience school.

Cindy rolls over in her chair, picks up her dog and rolls back

and kiss.

Im going to make this work, Fish. Im

Originality is my speciality.

(checking pack)

to her station.

Ike rides sadly on the back of a forklift, gets off and walks

FISHER (contd)

(steps to Mrs. Pressman)

Maggie puts the paper on the kitchen counter and starts to read

wanting to interview Maggie.

Then youve got it. If you leave

PEGGY

follow me.

EXT. MARYLAND HIGHWAY - DAY

What are you trying to say to me, Fish?

balloons behind them. A balloon hits Ike on the face. As he

coffee table.

EXT. USA TODAY LOADING DOCK - DAY

Youre a goddess!

feet. Ike straightens up. For a moment, he is thrown by her

ends up being another big city reporter

PEGGY

MAGGIE

This is good. It is a good story,

IKE

A goatee and horns, have been scrawled on Ikes byline picture.

PEGGY

Theres something familiar about him. She looks over at Peggy

Wall.", Maggie dances over, waving the paper and singing.

Help me, baby.

on the floor next to Peggys salon chair, fixing the base of a

Maggie skips back into her house which she shares with Father

Looking for Maggie.

aloud, paying no mind to Bob, who is sticking her arms through

MAGGIE

IKE

MAGGIE

have plenty of time before her next

Its her fourth time to the altar, you

of Maryland.