American President
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NT. THE BILLIARD ROOM - NIGHT
SHEPHERD has converted one of the rooms on the second floor
residence. His expert shot demonstrates that playing pool is
something he does almost as well as being President. A.J.
stands to the side with his pool cue.
A.J.
McSorley, McCluskey and Shane know
we're making our move on the crime
bill. They're circling the wagons on
the assault weapons.
SHEPHERD
Should I meet with them?
A.J.
Let Lewis take a pass at them first.
SHEPHERD
Fine. 2 in the side.
SHEPHERD sends the two-ball flying into the corner pocket.
A.J.
Nice shot, Mr. President.
SHEPHERD
Nice shot, Mr. President? You won't
call me by my name when we're playing
pool.
A.J. assesses the table.
A.J.
I will not do it playing pool, I will
not do it in a school, I do not like
green eggs and ham, I do not like
them Sam I am.
SHEPHERD
At ease, A.J., and get away from the
pocket. 9 in the corner.
SHEPHERD makes the shot.
A.J.
Leo Solomon phoned. He said he was
thrilled with the deal you made this
morning.
SHEPHERD lifts his cue for a moment...trying to think it
there was something he was supposed to tell A.J.
SHEPHERD
I forgot to tell you.
A.J.
It's a waste of time.
SHEPHERD
Not our time. GDC makes a big
push for the votes, and when they
come up short, we move in with the
softer bill, to get passed, we're
everybody's hero. 3 in the side.
A.J.
Also, Sydney Wade called.
SHEPHERD, a hair too excited by this news, misses by a mile.
SHEPHERD
Sydney Wade?
A.J.
(beat)
She wanted to apologize one more time
for her behavior. 3 in the side.
SHEPHERD
Did she say anything about me?
A.J.
(beat)
Sydney Wade?
SHEPHERD
When she called.
A.J.
Did she say anything about you?
13 in the corner.
SHEPHERD
No, it's just that we had a nice
couple of minutes together. She
threatened me and I patronized her
and we didn't have anything to eat,
but I thought there was a connection.
A.J. is staring at him in disbelief.
SHEPHERD
She didn't say anything about me?
A.J.
(quietly)
Well, no, but I could pass her a note
before study hall and--
SHEPHERD
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