Bryson
Bryson
Carrie!!
Carrie
Carrie
Yes, Mr. Bryson.
Bryson
Bryson
Where are you?
Carrie
Carrie
I’m just finishing up at Duckworth’s.
Bryson
Bryson
They got my shirts and slacks in?
Carrie
Carrie
Yes.
Bryson
Bryson
The French cuffs w stripes, right?
Carrie
Carrie
Yes.
Bryson
Bryson
Alright, I need you to drive over to Renaldo’s now and pick up the liquor order.
Bryson
Bryson
Like now, Carrie.
Carrie
Carrie
Sorry. It’s just raining. I had a hard time getting the car door open with my hands full.
Bryson
Bryson
It’s ten o’clock. I need you back here no later than 10:45 to set up the meeting room.
Carrie
Carrie
Right.
Bryson
Bryson
Text me when you’re on your way.
Carrie
Carrie
Okay.
Bryson
Bryson
And pick up some lemons at the counter. Don’t forget.
Bryson
Bryson
HELLOOOO?!
Carrie
Carrie
Lemons. I won’t forget.
ten minutes later
Bryson
Bryson
Carrie, what are you doing now?
Carrie
Carrie
I’m just at Renaldo’s.
Bryson
Bryson
Forget that. You’re not going to Renaldo’s.
Carrie
Carrie
You want me back now?
Bryson
Bryson
No. Listen. My soon to be ex-wife just called from the airport.
Bryson
Bryson
She’s leaving for Cleveland for the day to see her divorce lawyer.
Carrie
Carrie
Okay.
Bryson
Bryson
I need you to do something. Forget about coming back here. The other girl can set up for the conference.
Bryson
Bryson
I want you at my apartment.
Carrie
Carrie
Your apartment?
Bryson
Bryson
Yes, what used to be mine, soon to be my ex-wife’s apartment. When you get there I want you to text me. Still have the key?
Carrie
Carrie
Yes, I’ve got the key. What do you want me to do?
Bryson
Bryson
I’ll tell you when you get there.
Carrie
Carrie
I’d be more comfortable if you’d tell me what you want me to do.
Bryson
Bryson
I don’t pay you to be comfortable. The bitch took my key and I need something from the apartment!
Carrie
Carrie
No need to be ugly with me.
Bryson
Bryson
You want ugly? How about a termination slip!!! I’m about to go into the meeting. Just text me when you get there.
a little bit later
Bryson
Bryson
What’s going on? It’s been almost an hour.
Carrie
Carrie
I’m inside the apartment.
Bryson
Bryson
It took you that long to get downtown?
Carrie
Carrie
Traffic. And it’s raining. Couldn’t find parking.
Bryson
Bryson
Go to my wife’s closet in the master bedroom.
Carrie
Carrie
Okay. I’m there.
Bryson
Bryson
In the back of her closet is a gun safe.
Carrie
Carrie
It has a combination lock.
Bryson
Bryson
Try combo 11-25-7.
Carrie
Carrie
I’m not really comfortable with guns, Mr. Bryson.
Bryson
Bryson
You’re not going for guns, Carrie. Do it!
Carrie
Carrie
It didn’t work.
Bryson
Bryson
Try 6-24-83
Carrie
Carrie
It’s open.
Bryson
Bryson
Stupid bitch, always uses the anniversary or her birthday. You see what’s in the bottom of the safe?
Carrie
Carrie
Large envelopes.
Bryson
Bryson
How many are there?
Carrie
Carrie
There are 7.
Bryson
Bryson
I want you to put them in your bag and bring them back to the office. And for God’s sake be careful with them.
Carrie
Carrie
Is it cash?
Bryson
Bryson
Just put them in your bag and get your butt back here.
Carrie
Carrie
They look like bonds.
Bryson
Bryson
Did I tell you to look inside??? Get back to the office. Now, Carrie!
Bryson
Bryson
Do you understand? You made me walk out of the meeting.
Carrie
Carrie
There are a lot of bearer bonds in these envelopes, Mr. Bryson.
Bryson
Bryson
Goddammit, Carrie, I’m not going to tell you again to bring those envelopes to me.
Bryson
Bryson
What THE HELL are you doing?
Bryson
Bryson
Carrie, I’m not messing around here. Where are you?
Carrie
Carrie
These bonds belong to your wife, don’t they?
Bryson
Bryson
There is no “HERS”. It’s all mine. You either start back to the office now or you will be very, very sorry.
Carrie
Carrie
Okay, Mr. Bryson, I’m leaving now.
Bryson
Bryson
Don’t take the tollway, it’s too crowded. Let me know when you’re close.
Bryson
Bryson
Where are you now?
Carrie
Carrie
In the car. Can I ask you something?
Bryson
Bryson
Look, you can ask me questions when you get back.I’m still in the meeting.
Carrie
Carrie
I’ve pulled over to the side of the road. I’m not coming back to the office until you’ve answered my questions.
Bryson
Bryson
For Christ’s sake. What is it?
Carrie
Carrie
How many years have I worked for you?
Bryson
Bryson
Jesus. 3 years.
Carrie
Carrie
Actually, it’s 4. And in all that time, have you ever given me a raise?
Bryson
Bryson
Is that what this is? You hocking me for a raise? I’ll talk to you about it when I see you.
Carrie
Carrie
How many times have you grabbed my ass?
Bryson
Bryson
Are you working your way around to bribing me? Is that what this is!!
Carrie
Carrie
How many times have you embarrassed me in front of co-workers.
Bryson
Bryson
What do you want me to say?
Carrie
Carrie
An apology will do for a start.
Bryson
Bryson
Look, I’m sorry. It’ll never happen again. Believe me. Never. Again.
Carrie
Carrie
You know, you’re quite the asshole. Did you know that, Bob?
Bryson
Bryson
Carrie, I am standing out in the hallway again. I’m sorry, okay? I’ll make it up to you when you get here.
Bryson
Bryson
Carrie?
Bryson
Bryson
What is it you want? A raise? More vacation time? Whatever it is, we’ll talk about it when you get back.
Carrie
Carrie
Okay, I’m on the road again. I’ll text you when I can. It’s raining really hard. It may take a while.
a little bit later
Bryson
Bryson
Carrie, it’s been over an hour. Where are you?
Bryson
Bryson
Where the hell are you?
Bryson
Bryson
CARRIE ANSWER ME NOW. WHERE ARE YOU?
Carrie
Carrie
Right now? I’m at the boarding gate. Your wife’s flight to Cleveland was delayed.
Carrie
Carrie
You know she’s actually a very nice person. She bought me a round trip ticket to the Caymans. She sends her best.
Carrie
Carrie
And, Bob, shove your apology. By the way...I quit.
Bryson
Bryson