"Not So Forbidden Fruit" 21

"Integrating Quola"

INT. PROF. BERKELEY'S OFFICE -- A FEW DAYS LATER

PROFESSOR JEFFREY BERKELEY sits at his cluttered desk looking very busy. NOLA taps on his door.

NOLA: Hello?

JEFFREY: (without looking up) Come in.

NOLA: I'm sorry, if you are busy I can come back at another time.

JEFFREY: (standing up) I'm sorry to be so rude. I was just trying to finish grading these papers . . . Geology 101.

NOLA: Remember it well.

Jeffrey looks at Nola confused.

NOLA: Oh I'm sorry . . . . of course (she puts out hand) My name is Nola Chamberlain.

JEFFREY: (still confused) Chamberlain ? . . . (then realizing) Yes, Nola Chamberlain . . . you are Quinton Chamberlain's wife and my senior thesis student next semester.

NOLA: (nodding) Yes, to both.

JEFFREY: (introducing self) Professor Jeffrey Berkeley . . . It is nice to finally meet with you. Sit down.

He indicates to a chair across from his desk. They both sit down.

NOLA: (self consciously) Hope you're not disappointed.

JEFFREY: No . . . not at all.

NOLA:I was here to see Quinton . . . and I thought that maybe I would stopby and we could talk about a tentative schedule for next semester.

JEFFREY: I do have a few minutes . . . have you been on many of your husband's digs?

NOLA: Oh, just about all of them. We worked together a lot.

JEFFREY:That must have been very exciting . . . I have followed his careerquite closely so I have some idea of the places you have been.

NOLA: We have been around which probably explains why it has taken me so long to finally finish my degree.

JEFFREY:I won't deny that I am an academic, but nothing really compares to lifeexperience. Did you work directly with Quint on the Lost City ofTanquir dig?

NOLA: Yes . . .

JEFFREY: What about the golden temple?

NOLA: That was the first job we did together.

JEFFREY: That's incredible.

NOLA: I'm sorry Professor Berkeley, but I really didn't come here to talk about Quinton's work.

JEFFREY:I apologize, it is just that I have read so much about your husband andhe has done such exciting work . . . you came to talk about a schedule. . .

Jeffrey leans across the desk toward Nola.

INT. THORNWAY ROAD STUDY -- LATER THAT DAY

NOLA and QUINT do a survey of the study.

NOLA: I can see how much work this place needs in the daytime.

QUINT: Are you changing your mind about this place?

NOLA: Not at all. Never. It just looks a lot different at night.

QUINT: (suggestively) The last time we were here . . . I don't think our attention was on the house.

NOLA: Sure wasn't. This place has nice thick walls . . . doesn't it?

QUINT: My dear, I would never again suggest a place that didn't.

NOLA: I heard about this great decorator. I think we should hire him . . . I heard he does fabulous work and he is fast.

QUINT: Are you in a hurry?

NOLA: I sure am. I can't wait to move the last of my thngs out of the boarding house.

QUINT: That's good to hear.

NOLA: I don't want to spend one more night away from you.

QUINT: You don't now.

NOLA: It's not the same. I want us to have our own house.

QUINT: That sounds so good to me. No place in the world could be more perfect than this house . . .

NOLA: The house we fell in love in . . .

QUINT: I don't know about you, but I fell in love with you in the gazebo . . . that first time I saw you.

NOLA: Oh Quint

QUINT: Tell me again the first time you realized it.

NOLA: I was attracted to you immediately, but as you remember I had a lot of "baggage" to deal with.

QUINT: "Baggage" is a good way to put it.

NOLA: I guess it started on that first trip to London and then by the beach . . . well . . . It was full blown.

QUINT:I had never been more scared in my life and then you were okay and Ihad to let you know what you meant to me. I couldn't hide it anymore.

NOLA: No one ever kissed me like that . . . and no one since.

Quint turns away.

NOLA: What's the matter? Are you okay?

QUINT: Nola, what you did while we were apart is none of my business.

NOLA: Quint?

QUINT: You had every right . . .

NOLA: There was never anything serious . . .

QUINT: (not feeling better) Nothing serious?

NOLA:(moving towards him) There was never anybody . . . ever . . . I nevereven thought about sharing that with anyone else . . . I couldn't. Ijust couldn't let go of you even when I thought the worst.

QUINT: I'm so sorry about that. You deserved so much more than that.

NOLA:(putting her arms around him) Don't be sorry. You have made me so happy. . .let's just forget all this and focus in on moving back into thisspecial house and being together forever.

QUINT: That sounds so nice. Together forever . . . our house. What do you think J will think?

NOLA: I don't know. I have this feeling he wants to move into an apartment with some of his friends.

QUINT: Would you be okay with that?

NOLA:I can't help, but worry, but I can't baby him forever and besides thereis also this part of me that is selfish and just wants to be here alonewith you for the first time ever.

QUINT: I'm surprised to hear you say that.

NOLA: You know we can't make J's mind up for him. He's going to do what he's going to do.

QUINT: That seems like an epiphany.

NOLA:I guess it is. You know we have spent our entire life together worryingabout Stacey and worry about J and now maybe we can focus in on us.

QUINT:You constantly amaze me. I love our children dearly, but the idea of itjust being the two of us . . . we've never had that luxury before. AndStacey is totally fine . . . I mean she'll probably get married soon.

Nola reacts to this.

QUINT: What's the matter?

NOLA: Nothing, it just sounds weird . . . Stacey married.

QUINT: She has been seeing Mark for a very long time. It wouldn't surprise me.

NOLA: I . . . I know.

QUINT: Scared she might make a grandmother out of you?

NOLA: No, J's the one that worries me with that.

QUINT: I know what you mean.

Nola gets quiet.

QUINT: Nola, what are you thinking?

NOLA: Did you get a chance to speak with Stacey much when she was here?

QUINT: Not as much as I would have liked. Why? Is she okay?

NOLA: She's fine. I just don't want her to feel isolated from us.

QUINT: I don't think you need to worry about that. I think her life is very full with school and Mark and everything else.

NOLA: I don't think Mark is as big a part of her life as you think.

QUINT: They were togethere all the time in California. Are they having problems?

NOLA: No, but Stacey indicated to me that she and Mark were just friends.

QUINT: Didn't seem that way to me.

NOLA:Here we go again . . . we say we are going to worry about us and herewe are discussing the lives of our grown children when we should betalking about when we are going to move in and more importantly wherethe other secret passageways are . . . .

Nola gives Quint asuggestive look and unbuttons the top of her blouse to reveal a verysexy black bra. Nola takes his hand and leads him to the secretpassageway. Quint eagerly follows.

INT. SPRINGFIELD TOWERS SUITE-- LATER THAT DAY

J and REVA enter the suite.

J (calling out) : Mom

There is no response.

REVA: I thought you said Nola was going to be here.

J:I thought she was. (pretends to just remember) That's right . . . theywere looking at a house that they want to buy. Guess they figure theydon't want to live in some hotel for the rest of their lives even if itis the Towers.

REVA: You knew all along they wouldn't be here. Didn't you?

J: Well maybe.

REVA: Maybe nothing. You have been trying to get me alone for the past two weeks.

J: Can't blame a guy for trying.

REVA: If your mama and daddy knew what you were up to with a woman of my reputation they would not be happy.

J: I am an adult . . . they can't tell me what to do anymore.

REVA: (with raised eyebrows) okay.

J moves closer to Reva.

J: Reva, you really are a very beautiful woman

REVA: Is that so?

J: Yes, but I can see that you are more than just beautiful . . . you are also intelligent and . . . and kind.

REVA: Aren't you the charmer?

J: Well my father taught me that a woman's intelligence and kindness it her most important asset.

REVA: Your daddy taught you right.

J: But I can still appreciate beauty/

J moves to brush his fingers across Reva's cheek.

REVA: You learn that from your daddy too.

J: It was always clear how much my dad loved my mom so being around them . . .

J moves in to kiss Reva. Nola and Quint enter the suite.

NOLA: J! What is going on here?

J quickly moves away from Reva

QUINT: (sternly) I'd like to know also.

INT. SPRINGFIELD TOWERS SUITE -- LATER THAT NIGHT.

NOLA and QUINT quietly sit on the couch. J sits on a chair across from them.

J: So is someone going to say something?

QUINT: We thought you might have something to say.

J: I don't know why you are making such a big deal out of this.

NOLA: Reva is not exactly . . . . appropriate for you.

J: Why just because she is a little older?

NOLA: A little older?

QUINT: Why don't you just tell us what is going on.

J: Nothing's going on.

QUINT: Are you sure?

J: Yeah, she's still hung up on her husband. Besides she thinks I'm just a kid.

NOLA: You are.

J: Gee, thanks mom. I swear nothing is going on . . . not that it is my choice.

NOLA: I'm glad to hear she has some sense.

J: I just don't click with people my own age.

QUINT: You do understand why we are upset about this Reva thing?

NOLA: We don't want you to be hurt.

J: I can take care of myself. (J gets up) Really I can. I have this all under control.

QUINT: I hope so.

(J moves to get his coat)

QUINT: J

J: What now?

QUINT: Your mother and I are buying a house.

J: (disinterested) That's great.

NOLA: Don't you want to know more about it?

J: Not really . . . whatever you decide is fine.

NOLA: Don't you want to pick out a room for yourself?

J: Mom . . . really . . . the next time I move . . . it is into my own place. Besides you and dad will be happier without me.

NOLA: I don't know about you moving on your own.

QUINT: (to Nola) I thought you said it was okay if he wanted his own place.

NOLA: That was before this Reva thing.

J: There is no "Reva thing". Look , I'm sure Bridget wouldn't mind me staying around. I can help her with Company . . .

NOLA: Why don't you just move in with us. There is plenty of room.

J:I'm sure there is. I'm just not exactly into living in some house onthe hill with my parents. Look I gotta get going. I have a class andthen there is a big party tonight . . .

NOLA: J . . .

(Nola is ready to say something about the party, but Quint stops her. J nods and leaves)

NOLA: Do you believe him?

QUINT: What about Reva?

NOLA: Yes

QUINT: He says there is nothing going on. I thought you said you would stop babying him.

NOLA: Am I babying him?

(Quint nods)

INT. SEATLLE AIRPORT - THAT NIGHT

TIM is on a pay phone. The airport is very busy.

TIM:(angrily into phone) Where? . . . . What the hell would she be doing in. . .? . . . . What do you mean you didn't see Krista? . . . . She'swith who? . . . God damned slut!

(Tim slams down the phone)

INT. REVA & JOSH'S HOUSE - A FEW DAYS LATER

AKNOCK is heard at the front door. REVA runs to get the door. She checksthrough the peep hole to see who it is. She opens the door. NOLA isstanding there.

REVA: (surprised) Nola! What a surprise.

NOLA: (suspiciously) It shouldn't be.

REVA: Is this about J? I'm sorry, please come in.

Nola enters and Reva closes the door behind her. Reva leads Nola into the living room and indicates for her to sit down.

NOLA: Yes, it is about J. I want to know what is going on between you two.

REVA: (surprised) Going on? J and I are just friends . . .he is just a kid.

NOLA: That is why I am concerned. I think he might think it is something else.

REVA: That may be, but I can assure you it is not.

NOLA: I have to say I am relieved to hear you say that. I mean you are just way too . . . (she stops herself)

REVA:Honey, you can say it . . . I am way too old for your son . . . besidesI am very happy with Joshua . . . most of the time.

NOLA: I think you should see less of J because I do think your relationship is more to him.

REVA: Don't worry I can handle a little crush . . . he'll get over it.

NOLA: I hope so.

REVA: He is a really great kid. I hope you know that.

NOLA: I do. We have just had so much trouble with him.

REVA: He'll be okay. . . Have you been out dancing lately?

NOLA: It was not exactly Quinton's thing.

REVA:Joshua's either . . . hey if you ever get the urge to go again give mea call. Two gals going out clubbing . . . what could be more fun?

NOLA: (smiling) I might take you up on that.

REVA: Here I am being totally rude. Can I get you something to drink?

NOLA: Actually that would be great.

Reva stands up.

REVA: What would you like?

NOLA: Maybe some orange juice.

REVA: (winking) How about with a shot of vodka.

NOLA: I don't know about that.

REVA: Come on . . . have some fun. At our age we deserve it.

NOLA: Okay.

Revaleaves for the kitchen and Nola starts going through the magazines onthe end table. She comes across a pamphlet that catches her eye. Shestarts to read it.

INT. REVA & JOSH'S LIVING ROOM - A FEW MINUTES LATER

REVA carries two glasses and a pitcher of Screwdrivers into the living room.

NOLA: Reva, I think you went overboard.

(Nola puts down the pamphlet and Reva puts the glasses down and pours them both a tall glass)

REVA: Not at all. (she points to the pamphlets) You thinking about it too?

NOLA: Thinking about what?

(Reva points to the pamphlets again)

NOLA: (realizing) Oh, heavens no.

REVA: Everyone is doing it honey . . . boobs, eyes, lipo . . .

NOLA: Are you?

REVA:Maybe just a little something for my next birthday. I'm thinking ofgetting rid of some of this (indicates butt) and getting rid of a fewof these (indicates area around eyes).

NOLA: Isn't that a lot?

REVA: Not anymore . . . you can be in and out in a day. Lasers are all the rage. Now is the time to start.

NOLA: I don't really feel comfortable about that.

REVA:Maybe you should think about it. Whatever you want they can do. I heardof this really great surgeon in Chicago. It is worth the trip to getthe best.

NOLA: I don't know . . . I always wondered what it would be like to have a little more . . . (stops in embarrassment)

REVA: (teasing) Done. And it would drive your husband wild.

NOLA: I don't know . . . this whole plastic surgery thing doesn't sound right to me.

REVA:Well think about it. I mean you already look great . . . I wish I couldbe that tiny, but everyone can always look a little better. Looks likeyou are running on empty.

(Reva pours Nola another screwdriver)

REVA: I've heard a lot of women say that a little work gave their sex life a little boost.

NOLA: (starting to feel drink) I don't need a boost.

REVA: Do tell !!

NOLA: I can't.

REVA: Nola, when was the last time you had a good girl to girl?

NOLA: What do you mean?

REVA:Every woman needs a good friend to tell all to. How else are you toknow if you are up on the newest trends and not still living in thedark ages?

NOLA: I really doubt I am in the dark ages.

REVA: How long have you and Quinton been married.

NOLA: A really long time.

REVA: And how many did you have while . . .? Well it is no secret that you and Quint had a bad period.

NOLA: No one.

REVA: (surprised) That whole time.

NOLA: (giggles) Yes. Hey weren't you living in some Amish community . . . I bet you went longer than me.

REVA:You know you're right, but I had an excuse . . . I didn't know who Iwas and forgot what I was missing. You on the other hand . . . shouldhave been sainted.

NOLA: Or carted to the insane asylum.

REVA: (smiling) Much better . . . now you're warming up.

NOLA: This is crazy. Why should I spill all my personal business, what about you.

REVA: Me? I'm an open book. Joshua and I have great and abundant sex.

NOLA: (competitively) How abundant is abundant?

INT. REVA & JOSH'S LIVING ROOM - ABOUT AN HOUR LATER

NOLA and REVA have finished the pitcher of screwdrivers and are both laughing.

REVA: Miss Nola, I may have to bestow my title on you.

NOLA: Stop it.

REVA: Not even I do . . . Do you take any special vitamin supplements?

Nola goes to pour herself another drink, but the pitcher is bone dry except for one drop.

NOLA: Oh my God, we drank the whole thing.

REVA: Want me to make more?

NOLA: Oh no!

Nola flops back on the couch and looks down at herself and laughs.

NOLA: So should I go for a "C" or a "D"?

REVA: A "D" on you? Do you want to topple over?

NOLA:I could use a little less of this nonsense too (she gently indicateseyes) You know what else . . . I need some new clothes too. I hate myclothes.

REVA: I love to shop. Let's go together. You know what .. .there is a fashion show up in Chicago in a few days and maybe wecould hit that show and then see Dr. Nip and Tuck and Suck.

NOLA: You know what . . . that sounds like fun . . . I think I will. I will.

REVA: Good for you.

INT. SPRINGFIELD TOWERS SUITE - THAT NIGHT

NOLA and QUINT are having a private room service dinner.

NOLA: I went to Reva's today.

QUINT: You did? What did she say?

NOLA: Well nothing is going on with J.

QUINT: Are you relieved?

NOLA: Of course . . . . Reva and I are going to Chicago for the day in a few.

QUINT: (surprised) Really?

NOLA: Yeah, we had a really fun time together. We are going to a fashion show and then do some shopping and then . . .

QUINT: And then what?

NOLA: Quinton . . . do you think I look okay?

QUINT: What kind of question is that? You are beautiful.

NOLA: You just say that because you love me, but would you think that if you didn't love me?

QUINT: Of course I would.

NOLA: Reva was telling me about this doctor in Chicago that she has seen and I was thinking of seeing him too.

QUINT: Is everything okay?

NOLA: Everything is fine

QUINT: (clueless) Why don't you just see a doctor here in Springfield?

NOLA: Reva said he is the best.

QUINT: (realizing) What type of doctor is this?

NOLA: (hesitates) A plastic surgeon.

QUINT: Nola . . . don't do that.

NOLA:I think I want to. Reva said they can do all sorts of things and youcan be in and out in one day if that's what you're worried about.

QUINT: That is not what I'm worried about. I just don't think you need to do this. What do you want to do?

NOLA: I don't know . . . I thought I might get a little more . . .you know.

QUINT: I don't want you to do that.

NOLA: Wouldn't you like it?

QUINT: No. I love you the way you are. Nola . . . don't be silly.

NOLA: I saw these pictures and the results are amazing and it is very safe now.

QUINT: Where is this coming from?

NOLA:It sounded like a good idea when Reva told me about it. They also doall this great work with lasers too and they can take years off yourface and leave absolutely no scars.

QUINT: Lasers? Nola you never mentioned this before.

NOLA: I didn't need it until now.

QUINT: Listen to me . . . you are beautiful and natural and you don't need this.

NOLA: Are you sure? You won't hurt my feelings.

QUINT: It might be the right thing for Reva, but I don't think it is for you.

NOLA; I didn't feel good about it at first, but then she made it seem like such a good idea.

QUINT: You should go with your first impression.

NOLA: I'll think about it.

QUINT: (teasing) Between Reva and Prof. Berkeley, when will I see you?

INT. CHICAGO HOTEL - THAT NIGHT

NORAand KRISTA are finishing a game of Candy Land. Nora looks verydistracted. She hears a knock at the door and goes to get it. Kristadraws her card and when she sees it is "Candy Canes" she sticks it backin the deck and takes the next card and shows it to Nora.

KRISTA: Look Mama, double green!!

NORA: That's great honey. (Nora peeks through peep hole) Yes, can I help you.

BELLBOY: Yes, ma'am, your luggage just arrived from O'Hare.

NORA: Thank God. (Nora opens the door) I'm so glad they finally found it. . .

The BELLBOY carries several pieces of luggage into room

BELLBOY: Where would you like them ma'am?

NORA: (Nora indicates a place at the end of the bed) One moment . . .

Nora moves to get him a tip. Bellboy notices Krista playing.

BELLBOY: Candy Land . . . that was always my favorite game when I was little.

Krista asks shy.

BELLBOY: What is your name?

NORA: (pipes in) She's very shy. Her name is Kimberly.

Nora gives bellboy tip and he is pleased with large amount. Krista does not look up from her game.

BELLBOY: Thank you Ms . . . .

NORA: Ms. Gardner. Paula Gardner.

BELLBOY: Goodbye Kimberly.

Bellboy nods and leaves room.

"Nola and Reva Debauchery"

INT. SPRINGFIELD TOWERS SUITE -- A FEW DAYS LATER

QUINTis sitting on the couch reading a journal. A KNOCK is heard a the doorand he moves slowly to it without moving his eyes from what he isreading. He opens the door and then reluctantly puts down the book.

QUINT: Reva

REVA: Quint

QUINT: Nola isn't back yet. I think she had a hair appointment or something, but she should be back any minute.

REVA: I don't mind waiting. I need to talk to her about our little trip.

QUINT: Yes, she told me all about it. You two have a lot of big plans don't you?

They both walk back over to the couch and Quint takes her coat and motions for her to sit down.

REVA: I'm looking forward to doing some serious damage.

QUINT: Damage?

REVA: Damage to the old credit card. Hope Nola has some big limits.

QUINT: I'm sure she'll keep up.

Suddenly Nola comes through the door.

NOLA: Reva.

Quint gets up and goes to kiss Nola.

NOLA: Hi honey. Do you like?

Nola fluffs her new hair do.

QUINT: It looks lovely.

REVA:Nola I’m sorry to stop by unannounced, but I just heard that there is aDonna Karan show tomorrow in Chicago. I thought we should try to makeit.

NOLA: Tomorrow?

REVA: Yes. And then the Todd Oldham show is the next day so I thought maybe we should stay overnight.

NOLA: Overnight?

REVA: Yes, it will be fun. Like a slumber party.

NOLA: Away for the night?

REVA: (rolling eyes) You know making up for lost time is always the best . . .

QUINT: (embarrassed) If you don’t mind . . . I really need to get back to my . . .

Quint indicates to his journals.

NOLA: Okay honey. Would you mind if I did that?

QUINT: Of course not. I think it would be fun for you.

NOLA: I guess so.

REVA: Come on be more excited.

QUINT: Well, it was nice seeing you Reva.

Quint gently kisses Nola and goes to the bedroom.

REVA: This will be so much fun.

NOLA: I know. I just have so much to do before we leave.

REVA: Just make sure you have lots of plastic and at least one nice thing to wear until we raid the stores.

NOLA: Where will we stay?

REVA: I made a reservation. Don’t worry about that.

NOLA: I’ve been thinking about seeing that doctor. I don’t feel right about it.

REVA: Just seeing him can’t hurt.

NOLA: I guess not.

INT. CHICAGO HOTEL – THE NEXT NIGHT

REVAand NOLA squeeze through the door to their hotel room loaded down withshopping bags. A BELLBOY follows them with even more bags and theirluggage. They drop all the bags on the floor and Reva falls on the bedwhile Nola tips the bellboy.

BELLBOY: Thank you ma’am. Enjoy your stay in Chicago.

The bellboy leaves and Nola flops on her bed.

NOLA: You are a bad influence on me.

REVA:I think you could use a little bad influence, but if I had to watch yousqueeze your tiny ass into one more of those sheaths I might have hadto kill you.

NOLA: Reva it’s just genetics.

REVA: That makes me hate it even more. I have to subsist on steamed vegetables and dry bagels and still look at this.

Reva slaps her hands against her butt.

NOLA: You are too hard on yourself.

REVA: What was that you were eating for lunch?

NOLA: Steak?

REVA: That’s what it looks like. I’d forgotten.

NOLA: Come on . . . (teasing) I saw that spoonful of salad dressing that you put on your salad.

REVA: I’ll have the last laugh Miss Nola . . . in one month I will have the slim hips of my dreams.

Reva laughs

REVA: (con’t) I can’t believe that LaCoix . . . "thing" you bought.

NOLA: I can’t help myself with that stuff.

REVA: But to spend all that money on something that throws all fashion don’ts together in one ensemble.

NOLA: Not fashion don’ts . . . it’s creative.

REVA: If you think so. Did you notice that very handsome young man that was eyeing you at the Karan show?

NOLA: What are you talking about?

REVA: Don’t pretend you didn’t notice.

NOLA: You mean that man that was sitting across from us. He was giving me the creeps.

REVA: The creeps is not exactly what I would call it.

NOLA: I’m surprised to hear you say that after all your stories about Josh.

REVA: I’m only window shopping Nola. Not buying. You know what time it is ?

NOLA: What time?

REVA: Time to hit the mini bar.

Reva gets up and moves to the mini bar. Nola sits up in her bed.

NOLA: What have we got.

REVA:Let’s see . . . five dollar bags of M&M’s. You can have those. Ahh. . . there’s the good stuff. Tiny bottles of DP, Bailey’s Irish Cream,Absolute . . . those are mine. How about we break out the DP?

Reva pulls out the bottle of DP and Nola smiles. Then Reva pulls out another one.

REVA: One for you and one for me.

NOLA: That is going to be a fortune.

REVA: That’s the whole idea . . .

Reva pops the cork on the first bottle of DP and pours them both a glass.

REVA: (holding up glass) To two gals out having the time of their life.

NOLA: Cheers.

REVA: Now to make this even more festive I brought something very special.

Reva moves to her luggage and pulls out a little plastic bag.

NOLA: (laughing) What is that?

REVA: Are you serious?

NOLA: Yes, what is it?

REVA: A little island spice . . . hash

Nola still looks confused.

REVA: (spelling it out) Marijuana . . . Nola.

NOLA: Reva!

REVA: Come on Nola . . . grow up. It’s no big deal. One joint is not going to kill you.

NOLA: But I never . . .

REVA: Then we will have to change that.

NOLA: I really can’t.

Reva lights up the joint and takes a drag.

NOLA: If someone catches us. Reva that’s illegal.

REVA: Was it illegal in all those exotic countries that you and Quinton made love in? If it’s okay there why not here?

NOLA: It’s still illegal.

REVA: I’ll just say I’m using it for glaucoma if I get caught. Here try some.

NOLA: I don’t want to. That stuff really stinks. What if someone walks by and turns us in?

REVA: You’ll just have to call that sexy extremely virile for 50 husband of yours and tell him you got busted for using pot.

NOLA: But I’m not using.

Revatakes a few more drags and then puts the joint out. She moves to someof their packages and starts pulling the clothes out onto the bed. Revapulls out a brown silk sheath.

REVA: I would suggest you ask yourhusband for permission before you go out in this little number. Nolawill have no more mystery after wearing this.

A KNOCK is heard at the door.

NOLA: (whispering) Oh my God Reva . . . this is it . . . this whole place reeks of that stuff.

Nola gets up and grabs a bottle of perfume which she liberally sprays around the room.

REVA: Watch it with that. That is $200 a bottle.

NOLA: Would you rather be carted away to jail?

The KNOCKING continues at the door.

REVA: (teasing) You better get that before they get suspicious.

Nola is still running around the room and spraying perfume and opening windows.

NOLA: I can’t believe this. I can’t believe this.

Shegoes to door and tries to catch her breath and compose herself. Sheopens the door to see the bellboy standing there with a shopping bag.

NOLA: I’m sorry . . . I was just in the . . . in the tub.

The Bellboy gives her a confused look.

BELLBOY: I’m sorry to bother you. I delivered one of your packages accidentally to the wrong room.

Nola takes package.

NOLA: (shortly) Thank you.

BELLBOY: No problem ma’am. Enjoy.

BeforeNola closes the door, the bellboy puts his fingers up to his lips as ifsmoking a joint and laughs. Nola closes the door quickly.

NOLA: He knows.

REVA: Did you give him a big tip earlier?

NOLA: Yes

REVA: Well then I can guarantee that our secret is safe with him.

NOLA: I hope so.

REVA:He thinks we are two rich old broads catching a buzz and hopes he’llget an even bigger tip next time for playing it cool.

NOLA: I hope you’re right.

REVA: He was pretty cute. You should have invited him in.

NOLA: Where is that other bottle of champagne. I need it after this little episode.

INT. CHICAGO HOTEL ROOM – A FEW HOURS LATER

Aroom service cart with two less than half eaten dinners is pushed tothe side while another cart with two bottles of champagne is front andcenter in the room. One bottle is turned upside down in its cooler.Reva is dressed in a very sexy low cut dress and lying on the bedlaughing and smoking a cigarette and NOLA is wearing her new shorttight brown sheath also laughing. A dance mix CD is playing.

NOLA (trying to compose herself to tell story): You want to hear about embarrassing?

REVA: You think you can top mine.

NOLA:I’ll try. My daughter Stacey . . . you haven’t met her . . . she is 22and at college in California . . . well recently she told me that shecould always hear me when Quint and I were . . . well you know. Quintonalways told me I was loud, but I thought he was exaggerating.

REVA:I think it is good for kids to think that their parents have a good sexlife. It helps them to not have sex hang ups when they grow up.

NOLA:Then my son . . . I think he might need therapy for this one day, buthas walked in on me and Quinton on several occasions. It is almostweird . . . the timing with him.

A new song starts and Nola immediately starts to grind to the music.

NOLA: I love this song..

Noladances to the CD player and turns it up. Reva gets up and starts todance with her. Nola awkwardly takes a drag at her cigarette and startsto choke. She gives the cigarette back to Reva.

NOLA: I forgot . . . I don’t smoke.

They continue to laugh and dance.

REVA: I would suggest that before you go out dancing in that dress that you tape it on you.

Nola pulls the dress back down. The phone RINGS. Reva moves to the phone and answers trying to talk over the music.

REVA: (loudly) Hello! . . . . Why yes . . . your wife is right here.

NOLA: Quinton?

Reva nods and Nola takes the phone. She indicates for Reva to lower the music which she does.

NOLA: (happily) Hi honey!

QUINTON is on the phone at Thornway Road.

QUINT: It sounds like you two are having a good time.

NOLA: (slurring) We are having a great time.

QUINT: Nola are you drunk?

NOLA: Just a little.

QUINT: Just have a good time. I miss you.

NOLA: I miss you too.

QUINT: I’m at the house on Thornway Road checking on the progress with the renovations.

NOLA: How is it coming?

QUINT: It should be done in about a week. Did you buy some nice things today.

NOLA: Oh Quint . . . you should have seen the stores. They were beautiful. I picked up lots of stuff. I think you’ll like them.

REVA: You should see what she’s wearing right now Quint. She looks like a slut . . . you’d love it.

Nola tries to hush Reva.

QUINT: (intrigued) Nola tell me about what you are wearing.

NOLA: It is just a plain brown dress.

REVA: (teasing) A dress that leaves nothing to the imagination.

NOLA: It’s form fitting and just a little short.

QUINT: I can’t wait to see you in it. I’m sure it looks great.

NOLA: (sweetly) I’ll think about you tonight.

Reva sticks her finger down her throat.

QUINT: Me too. I love you.

NOLA: (whispers) I love you too.

QUINT: I love you more.

NOLA: I love you even more.

Then she whispers one final thing into the phone that no one can hear except for Quint. She smiles and hangs up.

REVA: You two are totally nauseating.

NOLA: That’s what J says all the time, but I don’t see it.

REVA: If you saw your face and heard the tone in your voice you would know what we are talking about.

NOLA: (fishing a bit) Really?

REVA: It is sweet really. Just hard for some people to swallow

NOLA: What time is it?

REVA: About 10. Time for us to hit the clubs.

NOLA: Hit the clubs?

REVA: I told you we would. Now you pick out a nice party dress and let’s get out of here.

NOLA: (excited) OK.

INT. CHICAGO HOTEL – LATE THAT NIGHT

NOLAand REVA stagger into their hotel room. They both tear off theirclothes and get into t-shirts and sweats and fight over who gets thebathroom first.

NOLA: Reva, I have to get this make up off my face and this smokey smell out of my hair.

REVA: And I don’t?

NOLA: OK, let’s flip a coin. I’m heads.

Reva flips a coin and Nola sees that she won and moves to the bathroom. Reva falls on her bed.

INT. CHICAGO HOTEL LOBBY – THE SAME TIME

TIM is on the phone.

TIM:I saw her at some fashion show today and then tonight at somenightclub. She changed her hair. No I haven’t seen Krista yet . . . NoI didn’t see any man . . . She was with some woman . . . must be backto her old tricks again . . . Nora is into everything . . . She didn’tact like she saw me, but she must have. Her woman friend kept lookingmy way though. Maybe if I can get Nora not to be so mad with me I cantalk her into a little thing with her woman friend.

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