Wine Mama (37)-Saving Face

Kirk Carter@ WGA Copyright 2013

WINE MAMA (37)

SAVING FACE

INT: MODESTO AIRPORT-STARBUCKS-TUESDAY 8 AM

DETECTIVE MARK BROWN OF THE MODESTO SHERIFF'S OFFICE MEETS WITH CHIEF AGENT O'BRIAN WITH THE FBI'S WESTERN DIVISION

BROWN

"Thanks so much for taking the trip over here on such short notice."

O'BRIAN

"No problem at all, ah...it's Mark right?"

BROWN

"Right, not quite sure how to get started with all this?"

O'BRIAN LOOKING DOWN, SEEING POUCH LOADED WITH MINI-CASSETTES AND ZIP DRIVES

O'BRIAN

"Looks like you've got quite a collection there, does she know you have all this?"

BROWN

"Some of them, but most were just open-audio I recorded in her office...it all started about nine months ago when she started receiving request to alter some documents...paperwork alterations for infractions and code violations for farmers, growers, vineyard owners...then it just escalated to being asked for favors from ex-cons in exchange for dropping charges on things, it was becoming pretty obvious to me, she started breaking down under the pressure."

O'BRIAN

"So, you want me to enter this as evidence, just listen to them, see if you have anything we could use...I take it you want to pursue criminal charges...how can I help you here?"

BROWN

"I'm not sure what direction to go into or even what to call it...conspiracy to basically abuse her oath of office for starters, bribes for services rendered, the altering documents stuff..."

O'BRIAN

"Overall, it's been my experience that once confronted, people who do things like this in the department usually come clean when presented recordings, in fact any kind of evidence which can't be disputed...usually we cut a plea deal, they receive a fine, and then we relieve them of their duties...for detectives at your level, it's a process!"

BROWN

"Well, this all revolves around these internet gurus...they want to buy protection, manipulate contacts with land owners, create roadblocks for people just trying to operate their farms...just a lot dirty tactics...then she changed, started picking and choosing when she would help, get involved...and eventually they turned on her with threats, then claiming they would turn her activities in to the Feds if she didn't play ball...just a big mess!"

O'BRIAN

"And what makes you think we're not already aware of these activities?"

BROWN

"You mean...you already knew about all this?"

O'BRIAN

"Not in it's entirety, but we've been watching all this, let's just say...from a safe distance, through social media, a little surveillance, but you must understand...your the first person to come forth with the inside scoop, with your help we can tie all this together...Mark, you did good!"

BROWN

"Thank you sir, but I couldn't just stand around and watch the department get corrupted..."

O'BRIAN

"We'll at least you will have cleared the names of a lot of innocent personnel...by the way, I see that you have all this itemized...good police work, dates, times...good, good...let me just run this through my scanner and..."

BROWN

"Your scanner?"

O'BRIAN PULLING OUT LITTLE POCKET SCANNER 

PLUGGING IT IN TO HIS I-PHONE

O'BRIAN

"Oh yea, the boys i the bureau have all the toys...let me just scan your list here, I'll issue you a release, and I'll be on my way."

O'BRIAN TAKING PICTURE OF RECORDINGS WITH I-PHONE

RUNNING SHEET THROUGH REVERSE PRINTER

SIGNING IT AND STAMPING IT

HE HANDS IT TO BROWN

BROWN

"Damn, you've got a whole office in your jacket, that's so cool!"

O'BRIAN

"Have to be prepared for just about anything these days...so there's your copy, and I'll be bidding you a good day, my jet awaits, have another place to be in about an hour, so you take care...and oh yea, the bureau thanks you again, I'll be in touch!"

BROWN

"Man on the move, just like the movies, thank you again sir!"

O'BRIAN

"Where ever I'm needed, that's my job, good-day!"

(scene switch)

INT: BRIAN'S HOUSE-MASTER BEDROOM-9 AM

BRIAN'S HURRIEDLY ATTEMPTING TO GET DRESSED

HOPPING IN TO SOCKS WITH TOOTHBRUSH HANGING OUT OF MOUTH

SANDY SITTING ON BED WITH JUST A PAIR OF PANTIES ON DRINKING A CUP OF ESPRESSO

SANDY

"That was good..."

BRIAN

"What...the espresso?"

SANDY

"No, you...you out did yourself last night!"

BRIAN

"So, much so...I'm late for work...didn't get my beauty sleep!"

SANDY

"Oh, your a big boy, you can shake that off, why don't you just stay home...tell them you've got a groin cramp or something?"

BRIAN

"I'm the owner, you want me to call myself with an excuse...it doesn't work like that!"

SANDY

"Hey, doesn't it make you happy...making me pant, sweat, and giggle?"

BRIAN

"I don't think I've ever met anybody so self-centered..."

SANDY

"And selfish...don't forget selfish?"

BRIAN

"And spoiled like the Queen of Egypt..."

SANDY

"And one more thing?"

BRIAN

"What?"

SANDY

"The espresso is perfect...just like you!"

BRIAN

"If I respond to that, we'll never get out of the bedroom, I Love ya, gotta go!"

SANDY

"Love you too, have a nice day..."

SANDY YELLING DOWN HALL

SANDY

"We can still do that groin pull thing...it would keep the Queen happy!"

BRIAN

"Bye Sandy!"

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