Ike smiles down at his loafers and shrugs.

CUT TO:

(delighted as

Hold on -- Nobody interviews Maggie in

A goatee and horns, have been scrawled on Ikes byline picture.

Reporter?

Hardware. Sign says: "At Curl. Be back soon."

distillates.

I am just such a reporter. And you are?

Bob test the weight of the backpack adding dehydrate food.

(to Ike)

expenses and a rental car.

and beckons her to a copy of Ikes column affixed to a mirror.

IKE

coffee table.

MAGGIE

have plenty of time before her next

FISHER

IKE

He follows him.

"Paid vindication" Thats what I call

Ike crouches to see Maggie on the floor just as she rises to her

PEGGY

MRS. PRESSMAN

going to do it!

Peggy Phleming. Not the ice skater.

pulls him down on top of her, out of frame. We HEAR them giggle

CINDY

to her station.

Wall.", Maggie dances over, waving the paper and singing.

on the floor next to Peggys salon chair, fixing the base of a

the newspaper clipping.

It wouldnt be a bad way to get you

out.

FISHER

play! Plato never got a book advance...

All true. All accurate.

beauty and intelligent eyes.

IKE

Elevator doors open. Ike and Fisher exit and walk towards the

gives Ike the once-over, focusing on the shoes.

with some sort of gewgaw on his loafers

Bob has no answer. He reaches a hand down. He yelps as Maggie

Yup!

get turned on and it frightens me.

comes to beauty parlor called "Curl Up and Dye". The place is

bed, wearing only a jacket and panties. Heedless of being seen

longer be appearing 九-九-藏-书-网in this paper.

Nobody ever paid Shakespeare to write a

MAGGIE

MRS. PRESSMAN

in evening and formal wear from Escada for G.Q. Fisher is not

Fisher claps his hands and calls the models to attention. Then

for you.

Fisher uses the dock for a photo shoot featuring men and women

wanting to interview Maggie.

Its been our experience that anyone

Excuse me, sir. I have an actual fact

New York fired.

IKE (V.O.; contd)

follow me.

(to Peggy)

(steps to Mrs. Pressman)

She canned him, she canned him...

PEGGY

wedding trot.

him his key. Ike asks about room service and the restaurant.

he goes onto the stage and sets the models in their positions.

tied with budget restraints.

This is the weight of the pack youre

"Welcome to Hale."

Are you a reporter?

Hes been "devilized". Peggy coughs as she recognizes Ike in

Fish.

Help me, baby.

IKE

I think Im in Maryberry.

INT. BEAUTY PARLOR - DAY

(eyeing his loafers)

IKE

here unless theyre getting haircut.

fluid.

Maggie looks over from her sitting position on the floor. She

They stop walking.

barber chair. She tightens a screw and looks up, satisfied.

Dont say "spec" like its a dirty word.

IKE

FISHER

A BARBERSHOP QUARTET is singing in front of the only hotel in

justice.

INT. USA TODAY OBSERVATION ROOM - DAY

MAGGIE

Justice, yes. Paid, I dont know.

it onto Maggies shoulders.

Its pretty much all been covered.

No, about her getting that asshole from

tomorrow for the hinterlands, youll

back into writing feature pieces

balloo

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ns behind them. A balloon hits Ike on the face. As he

ends up being another big city reporter

Best of luck in you upcoming marriage!"

(excited)

gasket, just put in a little hydraulic

Ike drives down picturesque Main Street. He passes Hale

Bob lets go and Maggie FALLS BACKWARD, disappearing behind the

exactly like what he is: a cynical New York out of his element

(turning toward her)

IKE

MAGGIE (o.s.)

EXT. HALE STREET - DAY

doing business and crowded with WOMEN.

Its a little early in the game for Ike to be thrown off guard.

Then youve got it. If you leave

EXT. HALE MAIN STREET - DAY

INT. USA TODAY LOADING DOCK - ANOTHER DAY

MAGGIE

PEGGY

Cindy. Maggies unmarried cousin.

MAGGIE

wholesome attitudes as PEOPLE greet each other familiarly. Ike

BOB

going to have to carry in the Himalayas.

to be enjoying the petroleum

Stop it. When you talk like that, I

MAGGIE

FISHER

An OLDER WOMAN asks him if he plays bridge as he goes up the

BOB

Hello. Im looking for Maggie

now...

Shes the boss.

IKE

Its her fourth time to the altar, you

(to Ike)

PEGGY

(enthusiastically)

dont even know what that means. Now

Ikes car drives into Hale, passing a billboard reading,

PEGGY

EXT. USA TODAY LOADING DOCK - DAY

think shes going to make it all the

actually shooting the camera, but rather supervising it.

reliable sources that Nietzche got

If she runs, then its a cover story.

IKE

and kiss.

Ike rides sadly on the back of a forklift, gets off and walks

I know. Tell me something. Do you

EXT. ATLANTIC HO藏书网TEL - DAY

IKE (V.O.)

IKE

Originality is my speciality.

About her upcoming wedding and all.

her. Maggies voice rises from the floor behind the counter.

This is good. It is a good story,

MAGGIE

That-a-girl! You sacked him.

FISHER

MAGGIE

Peggy hops off the chair.

a shoe-string. She rushes into: KITCHEN WHERE BOB KELLY,

again.

of Maryland.

hardware store across the street...

know. Not seven like they said.

EXT. MARYLAND HIGHWAY - DAY

rips into it, looking for her letter. She finds it. A smile on

Youre a goddess!

FISHER

Tell me if its too heavy.

way this time?

FISHER (contd)

Te ladies shake his hand and introduce themselves.

Okay, you were right. I hated my

He walks away.

pleasant face and a body that is almost shockingly buff. Hes

some? A chance to prove that, though

wearing a T-shirt that reads: "Mountaineers Do It Against the

Cindys dog is on the floor near Maggie.

FISHER

IKE

Yep. Maggie -- Someone to see you.

IKE

CINDY

this way, she scampers out to the sidewalk to pick up her

aloud, paying no mind to Bob, who is sticking her arms through

Excellent.

I didnt even need to change this

for G.Q., Im in a different position

Yes, Mrs. Pressman.

What?

PEGGY

Vindication. How would you like to get

JUST THEN. Ike enters the salon, taking off his sunglasses.

MAGGIE

During the Ike/Mrs. Pressman exchange, Maggie looks at Ike.

PEGGY

on sunny Main Street, USA. KIDS ride by on bikes, streaming

The real story on Miss Carpenter.

piece, and since I do freelance stuff

INT. LOBBY/ATLANTIC HOTEL - Dwww.99lib.netAY

They start walking again.

needed by the editor.)

your facts werent entirely straight,

Bob continues to hold up the weight of the backpack as he straps

But Ill get my normal fee, right?

Looking for Maggie.

INT. MAGGIES HOUSE - THAT MOMENT

Its a little... Its a little heavy...

I hope you have a different angle.

PEGGY

Peggy sits in the chair. Maggie spins her around and around.

(nods)

He now walks down the charming main artery of the town, looking

MRS. PRESSMAN

What are you trying to say to me, Fish?

She swallowed her gun.

column, but I can do this assignment.

(yelling to Peggy)

EXT. HALE RESIDENTIAL STREET - ANOTHER MORNING

and Grandma. A cozy and eclectic place creatively furnished on

counter, and hitting the floor, with a THUD. Bob looks down at

Ike has checked into the Atlantic Hotel. The clerk, LEE, hands

town. Ike pulls up and goes inside.

And you are?

MAGGIE

Ike, I really liked the Runaway Bride

IKE

Maggie skips back into her house which she shares with Father

Peggy steps aside. Ike moves toward Cindy and Mrs. Pressman.

crosses the street, he mutters into his tape recorder:

PEGGY

Remember, we are putting the "fun" back

her face, then she scampers back into the house.

I just say that for the agency guys. I

Come here, Mag, and try this on.

All the gory details.

"Camptown Races."

Sorry, no. I just got one.

IKE

Mrs. Pressman. No relation.

Cindy, you better 86 Sprout. He seems

IKE

apologize to you for this unfortunate

IKE

FISHER (V.O.)

stairs to his room.

careful

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ly.

(confesses)

We see Ike driving down the highway. The car sputters a little

(hiding his hope)

They stop at the coffee table and grab something to eat.

You want me to do it on spec?!

(shocked)

IKE

feet. Ike straightens up. For a moment, he is thrown by her

Carpenter. There was a sign at the

your theory was correct.

ANGLE ON MAGGIES HOUSE:

Cindy rolls over in her chair, picks up her dog and rolls back

she spins)

Cindy, the manicurist, does Mrs. Pressmans nails. Maggie sits

Maggie puts the paper on the kitchen counter and starts to read

(checking pack)

Thats it. Back to obedience school.

Ike exits his hotel as the Barber Shop Quartet finishes singing

We hear Fisher laugh.

Theres something familiar about him. She looks over at Peggy

Okay -- have a seat... gently,

IKE

as he and Fisher continue their conversation in voice-over. (If

And who are these lovely ladies?

PEGGY

The anatomy of the black widow spider

Oh yeah! I happen to know from

into formal.

Listen: "Dear Ms. Carpenter, I

matter. Ike Grahams column will no

They like the idea, but my hands are

the house. The front door opens and Maggie appears fresh out of

entrances. A PAPERBOY tosses a paper onto the lawn in front of

Im going to make this work, Fish. Im

A train goes by. A modest clapboard house with a porch. Two

CUT TO:

delivered paper: USA Today. She tears off the plastic bag and

fiance #4, is packing cans into a backpack. Bob, 38, has a

IKE

the straps of the backpack.

Flags hang on all the storefronts and the place sparkles with