12 Years a Slave Page #3

our entire nation has been called

to weep over the fall of a great

and good man. One who was by the

wishes of a large majority of our

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SOLOMON (CONT’D)

people raised to fill the highestplace of trust within their gift.

William Henry Harrison."

A long moment of quiet, the family continuing to eat.

Then, from Margaret:

MARGARET:

Will you read it again?

ANNE:

Not just now, darling.

Anne enters the dining room and places a large chicken atthe center of the table. As she takes a seat, all headsare bowed.

MARGARET:

For food that stays our hunger,

For rest that brings us ease,

For homes where memories linger,

We give our thanks for these.

ALL:

Amen.

SOLOMON:

Margaret, that was wonderful.

MARGARET:

Thank you, Papa.

SOLOMON:

Alonzo, do you have something tosay?

ALONZO:

Yes, I helped Momma make this.

ANNE:

Yes, and you were such a goodhelp. Especially making the gravy.

MARGARET:

Papa, I would very much like tolearn how to play the violin.

Could you teach me?

ALONZO:

Me too!

MARGARET:

Yes, but I asked Papa first.

SOLOMON:

Both of you, calm down. We willhave our first lesson after this

wonderful dinner. And on that

note, let's start eating.

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The family all tuck in to their meal. The scene is one ofwarmth and happiness.

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7 INT. NORTHUP HOUSE - NIGHT 7

Solomon and Anne have fun and difficulty putting theunruly children to bed. They are tucked in, and eachgiven a kiss good night. As Margaret lays down to sleep,

Anne blows out the candle darkening the room.

Silhouetted in the doorway, Solomon takes Anne in hisarms, holds her tightly as they both luxuriate in thesimple, beautiful gift that is their children.

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Now alone together, we see Anne and Solomon wrapped ineach other's arms. Beyond being physically close,

emotionally close, they are just so very comfortable withone another. They are the very representation of acouple who are made for each other.

They look at each other for a prolonged time. *

SOLOMON:

(comically forlorn)

Three weeks. Two days.

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ANNE:

It is the custom. I wonder what

you'll do without me?

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SOLOMON:

I won't stay idle.

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SOLOMON's eyes lower. *

ANNE:

Darling, it's good money.

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SOLOMON:

If only I didn't have to shareyour cooking with other people.

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ANNE holds his gaze. *

You don't.

ANNE *

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They kiss. *

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