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He's very determined. At least make an offer.
MAX
(considers)
Dinner?
JETT
To my boss--
MAX
I doubt he's my type.
JETT
(sighs)
Please--
We see Rob appear from the hanger. He hurries to join them.
ROB
I'm so glad we were able to catch you.
MAX
I was told the story, but I'm afraid I can't take you with me. Much too risky.
ROB
Name your price.
MAX
(stares)
It's not about money. It'll be good flying tomorrow. Any number of pilots will take you then.
ROB
This is extremely important.
MAX
Someone need a kidney?
ROB
Please, just name your price.
There's a long moment of silence. Max taps his fingers on the control panel.
MAX
One hundred dollars and an evening with the lady.
ROB
(surprise/delighted)
Done.
Jett appears horrified. Rob pulls on Jett. She doesn't move. He looks back at her and receives an annoyed look.
ROB
What's wrong?
JETT
Don't I have a say in this?
ROB
(soft)
We're getting off cheap.
JETT
Who's getting off cheap? You can't make that sort of decision for me.
MAX
(mocking smile)
Come on guys--fight about it later. This bus leaves in one minute.
ROB
(low)
Say yes to the nice man and let's go.
Jett appears even more annoyed with Rob.
MAX
Getting further into the doghouse--better tread light.
ROB
Jett--you're being well-compensated. I'm not going to lose this deal because of this.
MAX
(studies them)
Tick, tick, tick.
He starts the helicopter. The sound becomes loud. Rob stares her down.
JETT
(firm)
No.
ROB
You got us into this--
MAX
(groans)
What do I look like? A low budget gigolo? Just dinner--I'm convinced you'll survive.
Max directs Rob to the back seat and motions Jett to the seat beside him. Rob continues to glare at Jett. She takes her bag and hurries around the helicopter.
