V:
Good evening Mr. Jacks. Guess Who?
Now, this is really happening. Next Scene. V. walks up to door. Jax opens the door
V:
Good evening Mr. Jacks. Guess Who?
Next Scene: V: (Rambling on not letting him get a word in edgewise) I bet you're surprised to see me, actually I'm a little surprised to be here. But when I spoke to Miss Bell, she advised me to deliver this to you personally.
J: Receipts?
V: From the nurses ball, I believe, which may not seem very important. Actually I'm sure that they probably aren't, but I thought that as your assistant, I should be in proximity to assist you, if you need me - (Jax looks away, V's speech slows down) Which you probably don't. I have a taxi waiting.
J: Could I possibly hear this explanation sitting down. I mean since you're here and everything. (Jax smiles) Why don't you come inside?
V. smiles and comes in.
J: there's a pool that's heated if you feel like taking a swim. There's also a path down to the beach, but I must warn you, It can be a little dangerous if you're not a strong swimmer.
V: Well, as a matter of fact, I am.
J: Me too. Hey you ever go kayaking?
V: Yes.
J: We'll have to go sometime.
V: You have a kayak here?
J: Yea, three. In the garage. There's also a Jeep which is a lot of fun to take down to the beach, which is totally illegal, but I do it anyway.
V laughs.
J: which actually brings me to a question I should have asked you before I hired you. Are you going to continue your obsessive pursuit of lawr and order?
V: Meaning?
J: Meaning is it safe for me to speed with you in the car? Or if I creatively structure a merger, or bend or break a few regulations are you going to turn me over to the government?
V: Well I think that as your assistant it's my duty to support any decision you make.
J: And?
V: If you feel the need to speed or trespass or commit any other misdemeanors I'm under no obligation to deter you.
J: Well, I'm glad to hear it.
V: However, If you or your brother should be compelled to commit a major felony, I may have to take action.
J: Define major.
V: Life threatening
J: To ourselves or someone else?
V: Anyone.
J: (Smiles.) OK. I'll make sure Jerry understands the next time he calls.
V: (Laughs.) What about you?
J:
I'm the good brother. I never get into trouble. Besides, I'm too smart to
get caught.
V: Not very modest are you?
J: It's a waste of time. You've got to learn to give yourself credit Ardanowski. It's the only way anyone else ever is going to.
V: Well, I'll keep that in mind.
J: Oh, didn't you say you were good with directions?
V: Excellent, Sir.
J: Good. Get started on these.
V: A telescope.
J: I thought it would be easier if you read them while
V: Oh yea, yea I'd be happy to.
Later out on balcony V: Maybe we should just disassemble the whole thing and start over again.
J: Try it now.
V: V. looks into the telescope. Ah, perfect. How?
J:
It helps if you remove the lens cap.
V: OK - you didn't think of it either.
J: Isn't it in my hand?
V: Oh yea, after we wasted a half-hour adjusting the rotating lever.
J: Well, I didn't want to disassemble the whole thing.
V: Well, If at first you don't succeed.
J: Let me guess. More words of wisdom from your father.
V: He was right you know. Perseverance is invaluable, especially in law enforcement. What if I'd given up my surveillance every time you'd disappeared or told me to get lost.
J: You'd probably still be a deputy.
V: OK, I was downsized due to budgetary reasons, not incompetence, but if I hadn't finished my job I never would have stowed away on your plane, or gotten stranded on that island, or gone to Tiger Key.
J: OK. I see your point. In fact, I'm a big fan of persistence myself. But sometimes you have to learn when to cut your losses (Oh Jax, if you could only remember those words now.)
V: Mmm. Have you ever done that?
J: Not yet, but I'm trying. Can you pass me the chart?
V: Oh yes sir, Mr. Jacks.
J: Would you stop that!
V: What?
J: Mr. Jacks. Every time you say that I look around for my father. Just call me by my name.
V: Jasper? Jax laughs