Overview
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- Male: 2
Context
Craig, a wealthy businessman, is desperate to save his marriage. He knows his estranged wife adores the work of Luther, a contemporary sculptor, and he has come to ask to be part of his latest work--a recycled Christmas tree sculpture. Luther initially resists, as he writes Craig off as just another rich bloke. However, when he finds out how Craig made his money, he soon changes his mind.
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Luther: No? What do you do, bundle mortgages? Hostile takeovers?
Craig: No, I’m in the cookie sector. You know “Love You Lemons?” “Brown Sugars?” That’s me.
Luther: You work for Grandma Daisy?
Craig: I am Grandma Daisy.
Luther: You’re pulling my leg.
Craig: I’m not. (extending his hand) Craig Heath, CEO.
Luther hugs him.
Craig: (cont’d) Oh…
Luther kisses Craig on both cheeks.
Luther: Why didn’t you say so? Grandma Daisy!
Craig: I… didn’t know you were such a fan…
Luther: Fan? You saved my life! When mine left me? Last year? I ate box after box of those things. Who is the old broad on the outside? Your Mother?
Craig: Nobody. Just a drawing. I was going to go with a photo of my mother, but she tested unsympathetic with focus groups.
Luther: That’s cold, man.
Craig: No, they were right. She wasn’t. We had to go with an image that was a little more…
Luther: Traditional?
Craig: Yeah.
A beat.
Luther: What’s your suit size? Forty-eight long?
Craig: Forty-six.
Luther: If you say so. (thinks for a moment) Okay Craiggo. I can’t make you the Angel, but there is one role in the Nativity scene I still have to fill. It would at least get you into the ceremony so the missus could see you. How’s that sound?
Craig: What’s the role?
Luther: Official Sponsor.
Craig: Oh.
Luther: Underwrite the insurance, the whole deal. Then you’ll really be this town’s angel. Every year.
Craig: …Sure.
Luther: And send me a few boxes of “It’s Only Pecan Roll.” Year round. Can you do that?
Craig: I can. You’re not concerned about the influence of corporate money?
Luther: I’m very concerned. But this is the influence of corporate cookies. That, I can allow. Do we have a deal?
Luther extends his hand.
Craig: Where does the corporate sponsor fit into the Nativity scene?
Luther: Far right of the Holy Family. When I was growing up, that’s where my family always put the ass.
Craig shakes Luther’s hand.
Luther: (cont’d) Alrighty. Follow me. Let’s work on your ears.
Luther begins to exit.
Craig: Luther.
Luther stops.
Craig: (cont’d) Thank you.
Luther: Hey. Thank YOU, Grandma Daisy. And Merry Christmas.
Craig: Merry Christmas.
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