Scene 11″Danas House, afternoon

TONYA: (dramatically) But why?!!! You gave me this ring, see? This was a promise, a sacred trust, 3 carats!

DANA: Its just not going to happenit was too fastit was the stressI just needed something solidI thought that this was it. Im so sorry. I know how unfair this is to youwhen he died…I just needed some sure footing, some loving constant to fill this house

TONYA: Oh, ***** Mr. P. I hated that cat.

DANA: What? (said in utter disbelief)

TONYA: Thats right, I hated him. I hated the way he watched us, I hated that he puked on the bed and that I had to clean it up.

DANA: But you said that you loved Mr. P

TONYA: Oh, JesusDana, how old are you?

DANA: Obviously not old enough. Id like you to leave now.

TONYA: (looking frantic) But sweetie, dont you know how much I love you?

DANA: And I want the ring back.

TONYA: You and what army? This is mine.



Scene 12: At The Planet, afternoon

(Alice is at the counter placing an order)

ALICE: Two skinny lattes to go, please.

(Marina enters from her office)

MARINA: Hello, Alice. (she gives Alice a quick hug and kiss on the cheek) Where was everyone this morning?

ALICE: (looking and sounding very anxious)Oh, who can say? Its been a busy day. You know Fridays. I need some refueling.

(Clerk puts her order up on the counter)

MARINA: (regarding Alice quizzically) Are you okay?

ALICE: Oh, yeahjust lots going on, you know. We go to press on Monday and I havent finished my story yet (chuckles)under pressure (she sings the melody to the song Under Pressure)

MARINA: Uh huh…(gives Alice a knowing glance, eying the two lattes)

ALICE: Well, yeah, gotta run now. Bye Marina. (kisses her on the cheek)

MARINA: Are you coming to Radar tonight?

ALICE: Um, Im gonna try. Okay? Bye.

(Alice exits The Planet and walks rapidly toward her car, mumbling to herself)

ALICE: Jesus Christ on a cross


Scene 13: CAC Parking Garage, afternoon

(Bette pulls in to her space, turns off the engine, takes a deep breath and puts her head on the steering wheel for a moment, then gets out of the car)

(Inside Candaces car–watch through the windshield as Bette exits her car. But then she stops and leans against the side of it and puts her head in her hands)

(Candace quietly exits her car, not shutting the door, and walks to the front of her Chevy where she stops and looks at Bette across the driveway, Bettes back is turned toward her)

CANDACE: Thought I might find you here

BETTE: (sighs loudly and looks up at the ceiling) I really cant talk to you right now.

CANDACE: I figured that.

(Bette pushes off of the car and begins to walk away towards the museum)

CANDACE: BetteMs. Porter, pleasea moment of your time?

(Bette stops, her back still turned to Candace)

CANDACE: I was there when Oscar called you this morning. I know that something is wrong. And it doesnt take a wild leap of the imagination to figure out what it is.

(Bette turns to face Candace, looking stern and fractured all at once)

BETTE: I told you that I was in trouble

CANDACE: So why are you here? Im not in this business and even I know that no one is expecting you to be here today.

BETTE: I couldnt think of anywhere else

CANDACE: Where is she?

BETTE: I dont know.

(Candace steps away from her car and approaches Bette)

CANDACE: (now seeing Bettes injured cheek) How bad was it?

BETTE: (tears welling up) Unfathomable

CANDACE: My mama used to always say take it back before its taken away.

(Bette looks away, tears falling copiously)

CANDACE: Do you really want to be here like this?

BETTE: Not especially

CANDACE: Will you follow me somewhere?

BETTE: I cant ever do that again

CANDACE: Its not what you think. I know the score. I just want to help.



Scene 14: Alices apartment, afternoon

(Alice hands Tina her latte)

ALICE: Here you go.

TINA: Umm, thanks. Did you see Marina?

ALICE: Oh, yeah

TINA: What did you tell her?

ALICE: Nothing. But shes got that French ESP thing going on. She can smell a scandal.

TINA: Hows that?

ALICE: Well, none of us showed up this morning”not normal.

TINA: What about Dana and Shane?

ALICE: No shows(said with an odd, knowing look)

TINA: Okay, Alicewhat?

ALICE: (sighs heavily) Its Dana. I showed up on her doorstep last night and gave her some, um, persuasive evidence not to go through with the Tonya thing.

TINA: You did

ALICE: Indeed

TINA: (exasperated) For ***** sake, am I awake? The world looked completely different 24 hours ago.

ALICE: I had to do something. I couldnt just stand by and let that harpy suck Dana dry.

(Tina walks off, obviously disgusted)



Scene 15: Public park”outskirts of L.A., afternoon

(Bette and Candace pull in, park, and exit their cars)

(Candace goes to the back of her Chevy and pulls out an exquisite looking bow and a quiver of arrows)

(Bette approaches her, looking very apprehensive)

CANDACE: Ever shot before?

BETTE: No, I cant say that I have.

CANDACE: Best thing in the world

(both walk towards the archery range in the distance)

(focus in on Bettes face, contorted with utter discomfort)

(as they arrive at a target station, Candace sets down the quiver and turns to look at Bette)

BETTE: I have no idea how to do this.

CANDACE: Dont worry. Its not about being good, its about focus.

(Candace turns toward the target, nocks an arrow, squares up, releases, and hits the bullseye)

(Bette raises an eyebrow, impressed)

CANDACE: Your turn.

BETTE: No. I dont know how

CANDACE: Ill show you. (hands Bette the bow) Okay, stand like thisleft hand there heres the arrowput the nock on the stringsteady the tip with your left handtake the nock in your right hand and pull back. Now, you see the target?

BETTE: Yes.

CANDACE: Line the arrow tip up with the bullseye. And now, visualize the arrow hitting the center. Dont think about your hands, just see it fly and hit. Release when you are ready.

(Bette is unsteady. She releases and the arrow flies hopelessly off course and sticks into the ground in front of the target.)

BETTE: *****

CANDACE: Thats okay. Here try again. This time, dont fight the bow. Be sure with it. Its yours to bend, yours to maneuver

(Bette squares up)

CANDACE: Pull back steadily. Now focus. See the arrow fly and hit. Will it to go to the center. Release when you are ready.

(Bette takes a moment, then she releases. The arrow hits the top of the target.)

CANDACE: Excellent.

BETTE: I did it. (sounding astonished)

CANDACE: Here (handing her another arrow), do it again.

(Bette squares up and releases, and the arrow hits nearer to the bullseye.)