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You must think I'm feeble and helpless. Really--I'm not usually like this.
MAX
Perhaps if I wasn't so tense and uneasy, I may consider how feeble
and helpless you are.
Max slowly releases her, reclaims the basket with the bottle of wine still intact, and guides her toward the door. Jett opens the door and nearly collides with Rob. Both scream. Jett flies backward into Max.
ROB
(startled)
Jesus! You scared me!
JETT
(angry)
Serves you right! Where the hell were you?
ROB
Looking for you.
JETT
Max suggested staying in one of the rooms tonight. So we can get some rest.
ROB
One?
(eyes Max)
What are you up too?
MAX
(frowns)
Please--
(firm)
There's nothing wrong with a little safety in numbers.
ROB
You two are feeding off of each other's fears.
(to Jett)
Do you actually trust this man?
MAX
(annoyed)
I don't take advantage of women--and I don't abandon them either.
ROB
I didn't abandon her. I was looking for her, but she wasn't where she
was supposed to be. I've been all over this lousy ship.
JETT
I don't want this to turn into a shouting match.
(to Rob)
Max and I are going to stay in the suite. You can either stay with us or
do--whatever. I would prefer if you remained with us, but I'm not going to
stand around and debate it any longer.
Rob glares at her.
INT. SUITE SITTING ROOM
Jett walks through the suite with her glass of wine. Max and Rob sit in chairs across from one another and attempt to stare one another down.
JETT
This is very classy. I've always wondered how the other half lived.
MAX
(sips his wine)
It's a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.
ROB
(soft laugh)
Those who have not are the first to criticize those who have. I'll have you
know, I work very hard for what I have.
MAX
(shakes his head)
You're right, Rob. Have another drink.
ROB
(icy)
I earn a million dollars a year. I hire and fire guys like you every day.
MAX
At least I wouldn't pimp my personal assistant.
ROB
Oh, but you were willing to take her though!
JETT
(groans)
Will you two give it a rest!
Max sits back in his chair and sips his wine. Rob finishes his drink and stands with some difficulty. It's clear he's drunk.
ROB
(points to the left)
I'm taking that room. The two of you can fight over the other room.
