Being There Page #4

FRANKLIN:

...We will need some proof of

your having resided here, Mr.

Chance.

CHANCE:

You have me, I am here. What

more proof do you need?

(he starts toward

rear building, points

off)

That's where Joe fixed the wall.

FRANKLIN:

(starts after Chance)

Are you related to the deceased,

Mr. Chance?

CHANCE:

No. I don't think so.

(looks back to garden)

In the springtime, you will be

able to see my flowers.

Chance goes into the garage. A perplexed Franklin and

Hayes follow.

18INT. GARAGE - AFTERNOON

Chance enters, Franklin and Hayes close behind.

FRANKLIN:

(looking at limo)

That's a nice car. Do you drive

it, Mr. Chance?

CHANCE:

I've never been in an automobile.

HAYES:

You've never been in a car?

CHANCE:

Oh, no. I've never been allowed

outside of the house.

19INT. CHANCE'S ROOM - AFTERNOON

Chance turns on the TV as Hayes and Franklin inspect the

room.

CHANCE:

I used to listen to the radio,

then the Old Man started giving

me television sets, this one

has a remote control...I like to watch...

(motions to bed)

You see? This is my bed...

(to closet)

...This is my closet...

(to bathroom)

...This is my bathroom...

HAYES:

(goes to closet)

You have a very handsome ward-

robe, Mr. Chance.

CHANCE:

Yes. I am allowed to go to

the attic and use the Old Man's

clothes. They all fit me very

well.

HAYES:

It is amazing how these clothes

have come back into style.

FRANKLIN:

Could you show us something with

your address? A driver's license,

a checkbook? Anything to show

that you were employed here?

CHANCE:

I don't have any of those things.

HAYES:

How about a birth certificate?

CHANCE:

Oh, no.

FRANKLIN:

What are your plans now, Mr.

Chance?

CHANCE:

My plans are to work in my

garden.

HAYES:

How much money did Mr. Jennings

pay you for your work?

CHANCE:

Pay me?...Why nothing. I've

never needed money.

FRANKLIN:

Mr. Chance, I would like to know

what sort of claim you are plan-

ning to make against the deceased's

estate.

CHANCE:

I'm fine, Thomas. The garden is

a healthy one. There is no need

for a claim.

FRANKLIN:

I see. Would you be willing to sign

a paper to that effect?

CHANCE:

No, Thomas. I don't know how to

sign.

FRANKLIN:

Come now, Mr. Chance.

CHANCE:

(smiles)

I have no claim, Thomas.

FRANKLIN:

But you won't sign, correct?

CHANCE:

Yes, correct, thank you.

FRANKLIN:

Very well, Mr. Chance. I have

no alternative but to inform

you that this house is now

closed. If indeed, you have

resided here, you have no legal

right to remain. You will have

to move out.

CHANCE:

Move out? I don't understand,

Thomas.

FRANKLIN:

I think you do, Mr. Chance.

However, I will reiterate. This

house is closed and you must

leave - by, let's say - noon

tomorrow.

(he gives Chance

his business card)

Call me if you change your mind

about signing.

(turns to Hayes)

C'mon, Sally - let's grab a bite...

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