Wine Mama (59) The Call

Kirk Carter@ WGA Copyright 2013

WINE MAMA (59)

THE CALL

EXT: MODESTO COLD STORAGE FACILITY-MONDAY-8 A.M.

AFTER GETTING PERMISSION TO RELEASE TRAILER FULL OF BRIAN'S GRAPES FROM THE EVIDENCE HOLD, BRIAN, JOHN, AND JOSE THE DRIVER HEAD FOR SHEFFIELD WINERIES

LIEUTENANT BROWN FOLLOWING BEHIND THEM

BRIAN

"Well, the least I could do, is call Thomson and let him know we're coming over!"

JOHN

"You not call him yet, what big surprise...hope he in good mood, hope he like plan?"

BRIAN

"Oh he's not, trust me, probably be screaming like a baby, but that's just tuff...he has a signed binding contract here, and the State of California says that it would be in his best interest to honor it...we'll see how all this plays out, want we?"

JOHN

"Maybe he just shoot us and steal grapes again?"

BRIAN

"The Lieutenant is behind us...we have back-up here, don't forget that?" 

JOHN

"I forget that...can't everyone just get along?"

BRIAN CALLING THOMSON UP ON PHONE

BRIAN 

"Good morning Thomson, how are we doing this morning, it's your friend Brian!"

THOMSON

"What are calling me for...aren't you suppose to be in jail or something, like grand theft for stealing grapes?"

BRIAN

"Actually, it's anything but that...we're bringing them over to you for processing...I hope you didn't forget that you had a valid binding contract that you signed with me, did you?"

THOMSON

"Look fucker, I don't want any trouble from you, I'm done with your grapes, your contract, and don't even let me see your ass around here!"

BRIAN

"Oh, your going to see a lot of my ass, well at least my compadres...and you know it would be nice for both of us if it was just that simple, but to recuse yourself it would probably be in your best interest to just play along and don't give me or any of my people any lip, you understand me?"

THOMSON

"Who are you to tell me what to do...where do you get off telling me anything...your a thief, and I will call the police if you attempt to enter my property, don't try me boy!"

BRIAN

"Well, that should work out fine...save your time dropping that nickel cause we are not only bringing the grapes, but we have a police escort already in place...I'm sure you will want to let them know of your failure to cooperate, want you?"

THOMSON

"But, you have no authority to be doing this, what kind of deal did you cut with your police buddies anyway...turned your state evidence against me, what kind of bullshit you running here?"

BRIAN

"Not pulling any bullshit, just laying the ground rule's to how we're going to do this, and just a little this and that if you don't feel like complying..."

THOMSON

"As far as I'm concerned, you got caught re-handed taking the grapes, contract is void, whatever happens to you happens, good riddance, I'm done here!"

HANGING UP PHONE

BRIAN

"Hello, hello, you there Thomson...well I guess he wants a one on one, this should be special..."

AS THEY APPROACH GATE, LIEUTENANT BROWN GETS ON P.A. AND ANNOUNCES GATE ATTENDANT

BROWN

"This is Modesto Police...please open gate now or we will be required to take action!'

GATE OPENS WITH TRUCK AND BROWN'S CAR FOLLOWING IN

ATTENDANT

"Can we help you today sir?"

BROWN

"Yes, you can tell Mister Thomson to come down and receive this load of grapes for immediate processing!"

ATTENDANT

"I will check and see if Mister Thompson is in the building.

BRIAN COMING OUT OF CAB OF TRUCK

BRIAN

"I know he's here, tell him to get his ass out here, I just talked to him.

SEEING BLACK BMW BACKING UP OUT OF EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT

BRIAN

"There he is now!"

BROWN GETS ON RADIO

BROWN

"This is Lieutenant Brown stop that black BMW and place his under arrest, he's evading a police action, ten-four?"

PATROL CAR PULLS FROM CORNER AND QUICKLY CORNERS THOMSON

CUFFING HIM AND PUTTING HIM INTO CRUISER

HE SCREAMS OUT

THOMSON

"I'm not through with you Cashman, I'll get your ass, you can't get away with this shit!"

BRIAN

"Thanks for the vote, look forward to your threats..."

RON SHEFFELD WALKS OUT AND CONFRONTS CASHMAN AND BROWN

RON

"Thank you so much, I have terminated Mister Thomson's affiliation with us, but I wanted to let you know, that we sincerely apologize for this little misgiving and would be more than happy to start the process on Mister Cashman's produce...we are sorry for all the mishap here, but production can't wait, please pull your truck up to the receiving pits, we will do a final weigh-in of course and get this started...shall we?"

BRIAN

"Thank you so much Mister Sheffield, was getting a little worried there...wasn't sure if the grapes could handle anymore waiting around, you are indeed a blessing..."

RON

"The making of the wine is the blessing, we are simply the care takers...when we have more time, I will tell you of the situations my father was involved with during the early days... but I see your emotion, your anguish, the greed of other's to claim your harvest...you are in good hands here, I will bring you to fruition, to success upon your dream...you have my word!"

BRIAN WITH A TEAR TO HIS EYE

BRIAN

"Thank you so much Mister Sheffield, you are indeed a blessing, thank you!'

EVERYONE HUGGING AND SHAKING HANDS

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