Scene 3 + Quickie update.

Just a quick one folks, for 'tis the witching hour. Poker update:

Thursday: 4hrs, +$580, $145/hr. Not bad. I enjoyed my poker today.

OK Scene 3:

RORY is the patriarchal head of the STEIN family; a cantankerous old fart with a face that a caricature artist would be hard pressed to distort any further. The only thing old man RORY likes more than hearing himself talk is to hear his oldest son and protégé Rick take centre stage.

(close-up shot of RORY mulling over a piece of brisket that is stuck between his teeth while telling a story that no one really seems to interested in…camera swivels to reveal similar scene taking place at the other end of the table…Rick and Dan are picking at their teeth while struggling to get the attention of a female guest. Matt decides to intervene…)

Matt: So Rick, I hear you got a fancy job at the bank. Congrats man. (Matt nudges Rob under the table and gives him a sardonic smile)

Rick: My job is unbelievably tough but well worth it when you look at the functional experience I will be getting not to mention the exposure to what is sure to be a booming industry in the coming years. As far as the pay goes, I figure that if I save enough money and invest wisely with a generous compound rate (laughs to himself) I should be…

(sound trails off as Rick continues to talk about his impressive job…Meanwhile the Brody brothers have taken the opportunity to engage the previously mentioned female guest).

CINDY LEVINE is a gorgeous brunette and another friend of the family. Her parents talk animatedly of her exploits at the other end of the table and she seems content to sit quietly and wish away the minutes until she is excused for the evening.

Rob: So Cindy, how are your investments looking?

Cindy: (giggles softly) Well Rob (mimicking Rick) it looks as though my...

(A commotion is heard from the head of the table interrupting Cindy’s amusing impression of the oh so slick Rick…)

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And, scene.....
Have a good weekend folks...
M.L.