The Twenty-Nine by John Schneider ANGRY CHECK-IN GIRL Boarding - TopicsExpress



          

The Twenty-Nine by John Schneider ANGRY CHECK-IN GIRL Boarding First Class only. You’ll have to... Just saw something on the computer screen. Instant smile. Forced. ANGRY CHECK-IN GIRL (CONT’D) Oh... well... I have good news, Mr. Backer. You’ve been upgraded. First Class. Makes a show of ripping his old ticket in half and putting in the shredder there by her leg. Hands over the new one. ANGRY CHECK-IN GIRL (CONT’D) Drinks and food are complimentary and you can board at your liege. CAREY Really? You could knock him over with a cotton ball. And truly. ANGRY CHECK-IN GIRL CAREY Didn’t know I even had a liege. There’s that forced smile again. Through the door he goes. INT. AIRCRAFT - MORNING Carey is settled into seat 1-A. Delighted. An older MALE FLIGHT ATTENDANT leans in. Really older. Like sixty. Big guy. Huge, bald, rock solid. MALE FLIGHT ATTENDANT May I hang your coat for you, Mr. Carey? Carey looks confused until the guy shows him the cheat sheet folded up in his hand. Affable grin. MALE FLIGHT ATTENDANT (CONT’D) Perks. Can I get you a drink, Mr. Backer? CAREY A drink? Well... sure. Why not? It’s... Becker... actually... 9. Reaches into his back pocket for a business card. Not there. People keep filing in. CAREY (CONT’D) My card case. Shit. Thinks for a second. Remembers. On his feet. Right to the Flight Attendant. CAREY (CONT’D) I left something at security. In that little dog dish thingy. Any chance I -- But the guy is gently turning him and putting him back down in the seat. Nicely done. Bouncer-like. No wasted movement. MALE FLIGHT ATTENDANT I’m sorry, Mr. Backer. Once you’re in, you’re in. How’bout I make that drink a double? Not the best solution. But it won’t hurt. CAREY Sure. A double. Thanks. Becker. With an E. Shit. My wife gave me... Reaches for his phone. It’s in his jacket pocket and that just got hung up. CAREY (CONT’D) Can I use my phone? MALE FLIGHT ATTENDANT Only to power down. Cabin doors are closing. FAA regs. Sorry. Don’t worry... I’ll...
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:50:16 +0000

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