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Date Posted: 17:04:56 01/28/05 Fri
INT - OMV Office - morning.
Donnie is strolling into the office almost on time and just a little hung over. A young worker approaches him as he nears his cube.
ALBERTO
My man, my man - how you livin'?
DONNIE
Oh hey ... I'm doing well, and you?
ALBERTO (smiling)
Sheeeeeeeeet, playa...
Donnie gives the stranger a weird look.
ALBERTO (Cont'd)
(clears throat)...I am fine as well.
Donnie leans over to Jake's cube as Alberto walks away.
DONNIE (laughing)
What's up with that guy?
JAKE (serious)
Yeah, I don't know who that is.
DONNIE
Well okay then. So... how is OMV's most dedicated workaholic?
JAKE
Excuse me?
DONNIE
One of these days you might want to step away of that cube and take a walk outside. You have your whole life to draw toilets and urinals Jake - your whole life.
JAKE
Very funny. At least I didn't blow the Larabee job.
DONNIE
What??? Did you hear something about Larabee?
JAKE
I overheard Old Man Vickers say Larabee actually tore up the contract with the firm.
DONNIE
Hmmm....well, you can't win 'em all Jake. That project was a dud from the start - c'mon, a cheese warehouse renovation? Tell me, where's the profit in a job like that?
JAKE
I dunno. But you are screwed.
DONNIE
Hell, I'm glad we lost that job.
JAKE
Hey work is work. At least it brings in some revenue. Besides, who are you to decide which projects the company pursues? When did you all of a sudden become partner?
DONNIE
Relax man, it's not like I sabotaged anything. I presented the design and Larabee obviously wasn't happy. What more am I supposed to do? I'm not gonna dwell on it. Alls I was saying is that there's bigger and better work out there.
JAKE
Yeah well, I guess the goldenboy ain't so golden anymore.
DONNIE
What's your problem man? You seem to be taking an awful lot of pleasure in my failure. Go get laid or something and ease up on this competitive bullshit you have with me.
JAKE
What competitive bullshit?
DONNIE
C'mon - you're so jealous of me. All I've ever tried to do is help you - show you how to lighten up. You take this shit so serious and where has it gotten you?
JAKE
Fuck off Don. Believe me, I am so not jealous of you.
DONNIE
I'm telling you man, if you'd just follow my lead you could make a name for yourself. You think I'm gonna stick around here forever? There's no future here with Vickers in charge. You know how much credit he's taken for my shit? He's a celebrity in this city, but you know what? Before I started here, he was a washed up hack.
JAKE
You're unbelievable Don! Are you actually taking sole credit for this firm's success?
DONNIE
Well... I have done my part.
JAKE(pissed)
You are delusional. Just remember you couldn't even hack the Larabee job. ...I got work to do.
DONNIE
Me too.
Donnie sits down in his chair and looks around his empty cubicle.
DONNIE(Cont'd)
I think.
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