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December 28th, 9.15 am
Warbucks' office
Warbucks is sitting at his desk. Drake has just entered
D- you wanted to speak to me sir?
W- ah, drake, I wanted your opinion on this politics business
D- The disagreement between Roosevelt and Churchill?
W- That's the one!
D- (honestly) Churchill is, in my opinion in the right.
W- Why'd you think that?
D- Tea is inherently nicer than coffee, but coffee has a place in the hot drink industry too.
W- An interesting take. Do you think I should get involved?
D- Sir, with all due respect, it's probably best for everyone if you stay out of it
W- that adds up
D- was that all sir?
W- (dismissively) yeah
Drake turns to leave
W- actually Drake?
D- yes sir?
W- can you help me with something a bit more personal? And keep shut about it?
D- (intrigued) of course
Drake sits down
W- so uhh there's this big new year's party coming up yeah?
D- yes sir
W- and uhh well me and grace we uhh-
D- dabble?
W- sure, dabble
D- so?
W- so uhh at midnight, at the ball drop
D- (he's just got it) you're wondering if you should kiss her?
W- yeah, that
D- well do you want to?
W- I think so
D- do you think she wants to?
W- (laughs) who wouldn't
D- (looks caught out for a v brief moment, then gives him a dirty look) actually?
W- (trying to convince himself) yeah, yeah of course she does
D- (done with his bullsht) then I think you know the answer
W - allll right
fin