FADE IN:
THE ORIENT EXPRESS - (DAY)
(JULIA AND MASON ARE HAVING DINNER TOGETHER)
JULIA
You know Mason, I have the feeling that we're slipping further and
further apart for each day that goes, and I don't like it.
(MASON LOOKS AT HER LIKE HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT)
MASON
Well,my dear Julia, I can assure you that I don't love you any less
than I did the day we got married, and when I swore to remain faithful and
love you as long as we live.
JULIA
I know that you love me Mason, but I'm thinking about your
work...it's taking up all your time.
MASON
Julia, you have to understand that being the District Attorney
requires a lot of work, you can't get away from that, unless you're Keith
Timmons of course.
JULIA
Don't remind me!
MASON
That's my point, dear. I want to make damn sure the District
Attorney's office is kept free from corruption and every other form of misuse
of power. And in my opinion there's only one we can reach that goal. And that's
by having me as DA.
JULIA
I know that your intentions are good, but that doesn't change the
fact that I feel you're neglecting me and Samantha...and the baby.
MASON
I'm not neglecting you, at least not intentionally.
JULIA
Maybe not intentionally, but you are. What I mean is that I'm going
to need my husband more than ever now during the pregnancy. I need you to show
me that you really care, Mason.
(MASON STUDIES JULIA SERIOUSLY)
MASON
This baby means more to me than anything else in this world.
JULIA
I know that Mason. What I mean is that you can't let work take all
your time. You need to reserve as much time as possible for your family.
MASON
I know that we have had our problems, but I'm more determined than
ever to make this marriage work. And I'm certainly not going to abandon my wife
during her pregnancy. That you can count on!
(JULIA SMILES AT MASON)
JULIA
I'm counting on it allright!
MASON
Julia, if there's something that's troubling you, you can talk to me
about it, you know that, don't you?
JULIA
It's nothing of importance. It can wait to some other time.
(THE EXPRESSION ON MASON'S FACE SHOWS THAT HE'S CURIOUS)
MASON
No, tell me now. I'm curious what troubles my little wife might
have.
JULIA
You really want to know what's bothering me? Fine, I'll tell you
exactly what my problem is. As you might now, pregnancy has a tendency to make
a woman look slightly... how should I put it... less attractive.
(MASON LOOKS A BIT SURPRISED)
MASON
So what you're really afraid of is that...
JULIA
(INTERRUPTING)
That you will find me unattractive, and turn to someone else for
comfort. You got my point! Bravo, Mason.
MASON
How can you even think such a thing, Julia? I could never do
something like that to you... damn it, I love you, for God's sake!
JULIA
And I love you too, Mason. It's just that I get insecure sometimes,
and then I can't think straight. Of course you wouldn't cheat on me... you're
too devoted to your family. Please forgive me for accusing you of such a
horrible thing.
(MASON SMILES)
MASON
Of course I forgive you. I know that this pregnancy is difficult for
you, and I promise you that you, Samantha and the baby will be main priority.
Satisfied?
JULIA
Thanks Mason. You have now idea how much it means to hear you say that.
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