Billy works on his slider in the bullpen. |
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Greta watches him adoringly.
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| GRETA (V.O.) The simplest things are never the most interesting.
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Team owner MARTY KUBIAK approaches followed by a striking couple: B-Movie starlet AVA BLUNDT and her slickly thuggish husband FRED GRIDGE.
KUBIAK Billy! Hey Billy, I have some big fans that want to meet you. I'm sure you know of Ms. Ava Blundt. |
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She reaches her hand out to Billy, who shakes it.
BILLY Yes. I've seen all your pictures... AVA (shrugs it off) It's an enjoyable profession. But you... What's you're ERA these days? Two something? BILLY I just go out and play. AVA Seems we have something in common. KUBIAK ... and this is Ava's husband, Fred. FRED Good to meet ya.
Fred shakes Billy's hand. |
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BILLY'S FUTURE FLASHES BEFORE HIM: |
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Partying with Fred and his entourage, surrounded by women. |
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ANNOUNCER (O.S.) All-Star Billy Speck takes the mound. |
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Taking a suitcase filled with cash... |
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Pitching on the mound...
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ANNOUNCER (O.S.) (CONT'D) He's had a brilliant year. Taking his team from the basement to the playoffs in a fairy tale season...
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Going to a movie premiere with Ava... |
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More money in duffel bags... |
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ANNOUNCER (O.S.) (CONT'D) But can it continue into the post season?
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