Just plugging along.

(Pages seven and eight)

INT. OFFICE – MORNING

Sam enters his modest office. His legal assistant, CHERYL, attractive 50s, is sitting behind a desk working.

She grabs a pile of folders and lays them in front of her.

CHERYL
You need to sign the motions for Parker and Mills and we need to file these three petitions.

Sam grabs the files and starts signing away.

SAM
I need the petty cash.

Cheryl grabs a small tin from her desk and gives it to Sam.

Sam grabs all the money in it.

SAM
Is this it?

CHERYL
You haven’t seen a client this week.

SAM
Yeah, well, I’ve been busy.

CHERYL
With what?

SAM
Stuff.

Sam takes all the money in the tin and hands it back to Cheryl.

CHERYL
Don’t take it all. I’ll need change.

SAM
For what? You expecting a client today?

CHERYL
You never know.

SAM
Send them next door to get change. I’m going to the bank.

CHERYL
The bank? For what? Damn it, Sam, you’re not gambling again are you?

SAM
Don’t worry about it.

CHERYL
I’ll worry about it when it’s my paycheck you’re gambling.

Sam is out the door before she gets her last word in.

INT. BANK – MORNING

A GREETER welcomes Sam at the door.

GREETER
Good morning. Can I help you?

SAM
Is Mr. Murphy in this morning.

GREEETER
Sure is. Why don’t you have a seat and I’ll see if he’s available.

Sam has a seat.