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03/17/2023

EXT./INT. MID-DAY, A CHELSEA LATE MORNING LOWER MANHATTAN, NYC 1967
Jim, an 18 year old Puerto Rican boy,(whose looks are classic WASP with black hair) school bag in hand, gives a quick once over the fruits and vegetables stands on either side of the set of double doors; He slides sideways into a Bodega sharing the opposite direction of the doorway with an exiting customer. Before his eyes unfolds an unreal scene. Cruz, a black haired beady eyed 5 foot 6 Latin man yelling at Jim’s mom. Cruz is holding a loaded 38 caliber revolver all the time aiming at her. In a flash Jim steps between my Mom and Cruz right hand extended; stops...

JIM
Cruz what are you doing? Please in the name of God put the gun down...
CRUZ
Saltè del medò Jimmy!!!
(Get out of the way Jimmy!!!).
Over Jim's shoulder Manolò, an employee behind the checkout counter makes his way to the waist high telephone by the register and presses 0. Phone in hand he squats down below the counter; He gets the police...
Mary's yells back at Cruz all the while. The few people at the checkout counter are frozen mid the unreal unfolding drama.
MARY
Ay Dios miò!!! Jimmy... El esta boracho!!! Por Dios Jimmy dejalo quieto!!
(Oh my God!!! Jimmy!..He’s drunk!!! For God’s sake leave him alone!!!) )
Jim all the while, takes the smallest of steps towards Cruz, Jim's right hand still extended, all the time inching towards Cruz...

JIM

What on earth are you doing??? Cruz no matter; just please "tranquilate" (clam yourself) give me the gun before someone get hurt.
Just then as if on cue the Police arrive stopping their squad car in front of the store; Both officers, hands on their holstered pistols enter the bodega. In a calm clear voice the first officer..

FIRST OFFICER
Young man please bring your hand down and step away from him.
Turning his attention to Cruz who the Officer obviously know.
FIRST OFFICER CONTINUES
Look Mr. Zamot no matter why just please, put the gun down slowly. There's no reason this has to get out of hand.

The first officer finally gets close enough to swiftly and gently remove the gun from Cruz while in mid squat. As if on signal Mary lunges enraged towards Cruz as the second officer stops her progress and diffuses the situation.
INT. SAME DAY, TIME, LOCATION, NEW ANGEL (CRUZ'S PERSPECTIVE)
An audible sigh blows through store as all exhale. We can suddenly hear the traffic again. By now, the first officer is restraining Cruz lifting him to his feet holding his arm
Manolò is handing change back to a customer who clutching the paper bag eyes wide nods to Manolò and is off. Some of the others look at Cruz as he's escorted to the waiting red light flashing, two way radio blaring car; He lowers his head. On either side of two sets of windows even with the entry doors a crowd has formed as the excited customer is answering questions from neighbors. Jim leaves the ensuing battle between. Mary, his Mom, Police and Cruz, an employee with benefits.
Deterred from Cruz and Mary turns her attention to Jimmy who answering questions from the Second Officer. Jimmy is now hyper. He's coming out of his skin.

()
Turning towards his mother, he is dismissed by the Officer who's taken a statement from Him. Making eye contact with is mother Jim waves himself out of the bodega...

JIM CONTINUES
I'm going to Judy's house...
Jim is out in a flash and across 8th Avenue in an instant and blends into 26th Street.
EXT. SAME DAY MINUTES LATER
EXT. JIM APPROACHES ONE OF THOSE 21 STORY CITY TYPE BUILDINGS ON THE CORNER OF 26TH AND 9TH AVENUE.
INT. ELEVATOR, JIM PRESSES 20...
This elevator has only even numbers on its dull industrial brushed street panel matching the metal wood printed walls and a circular fluorescent lamp from the ceiling.
JIM
When does it stop? What's next, he'll burn down the store? Then what?
Jim places both fist and forehead butted on the back wall; Head between his fist Jim’s turning into himself...

JIM CONTINUES
I have to stay away. I can't go back anymore. Why, what?... Oh God what more must I take?!
The elevator jars to a stop.

INT. LEAVING ELEVATOR TO OVERHEAD FLUORESCENT LIGHTED HALLWAY

Unlocking the door Jim enters the foyer coming to a living room. The upper middle class ambiance is framed with a view of the Met Life and surrounding buildings and the East side of Manhattan to his right. A new RCA Color Television console dominates the northern wall containing a couple of Jackson Po***ck framed prints with a blue couch on the opposite wall with two end tables at either end. Family photos show a large family but not one that includes Jim. Turning his attention from the living room we see more family pictures on a long parson's table lining the hallway wall with one of Jim and the family members seen earlier. Another with his girlfriend, Judy, who's in some of the other pictures. The apartment is empty of any of the folks in the pictures and the lights, with the exception of a light in the kitchen opposite the living room are out.

JIM
I have to get out of this s**t. Thank you Lord for the Schwartz family. At least I can stay here with Judy and well...Now I know how messed up my family is. Haven't had one since Pop was
killed.
He goes to an open doorway, turns right passing a large bedroom to his left into a modest size bedroom with a trundle bed opposite a mirrored topped bureau. He sits on the bed opposite the mirrored dresser looking at himself.
The shock of what's just transpired hits him. We see a single tear roll down his cheek. He turns his head right and takes in the same view as the living room through the smaller set of windows. It's a long stare. In what feels like an eternity we see his mirrored reflection walk slowly towards the windows.
JIM
What did I do to deserve all this s**t?!
Another tear fall from is eye. He opens the window all the way it can go.
INT. SAME DAY AND PLACE & TIME; REVERSE ANGEL
Jim slowly grips the sill and lean out looking to the grounds below. Funny he's seen this view a hundred time and it just crossed his mind what it would feel like to fall down towards the fenced in grass.
JIM
What an ugly place to die.

EXT. SAME DAY, TIME, PLACE, LOOKING DOWN FROM THE WINDOW

Forty feet away from the building is a tree lined walkway with a half block long parking lot the other buildings of the complex surrounding its northern and eastern boundary.

JIM

Will it feel the way it does in my dreams when I'm soaring through the air as I project myself through the Universe? What will it be like to go home? Will it be peaceful?
EXT. SAME DAY AND TIME LOOKING AT THE WINDOW
Gripping the window's sill with his back to the camera Jim lifts his right leg and extends it out behind him followed by his left foot and leg. He is hanging out the sill now with only both hands gripping the sill. He looks down again...
EXT. SAME DAY SHOT FILLS THE SCREEN
JIM
I can do this....

Jim lets go of his left hand and now is dangling from his right hand only.

JIM CONTINUES
Yea, I can… I can do this.
Jim loosens his grip as we see his form descend. A death curdling scream fills the air….
EXT. SAME DAY, THE FOLLOWING IMAGES FILL THE FRAME
Next two hands shoot down. Both hands grabbing Jim by the belt cuff of his jeans. We see the direction of his motion change from decent to lifting up into the window.
JIM
JUDY!!!
CUT TO BLACK

02/05/2023

CONCHITA
Look MARY, Nestor's right. Jimmy's just missing his papi a lot.
MARY
Maybe. I know Toñin doesn't spend a lot of time with them. But, what can he do? He's working long hours; he's got to... And I worry that his cousin Frank PRINZE will come around and make trouble.
CONCHITA
What makes you say that?
MARY
Toñin paid his bail to get Frank out of Rickers today. You know what a ju**ie that man is.
CONCHITA
MARY, he's a cousin and I don't think he's that crazy. Don't worry...
Jimmy and Butchie go to the Living Room.
BUTCHIE
I hope you're right. I hate papi. He's always hitting and hurting me. I don't know why?
JIMMY
You're not the only one. He hit me tonight because I wouldn't hit Reggie.
Jimmy lifts his pant leg and show the strap marks.
BUTCHIE
He's a real dick! I hope he get his.
JIMMY
Don't say that.
BUTCHIE
Look whose talking. You just told him he going to get killed. What made you say that? How do you know that?
JIMMY
I don't know. It just came out. I don't know....
CUT TO:
End of 19th serial section
EXT. Same Night, fifteen minutes later at the bodega a bell rings as the door opens. Frank PRINZE and his buddy, dressed in street clothes walk in. Both Puerto Ricans, Frank was released from jail on $100 bail that JOSÈ posted on a drug possession charge today. JOSÈ and Cruz are busy taking care of customers. JOSÈ's wrapping up a sandwich and hands it off to Cruz who is, at the register. When the customer leaves the four are alone in the store.
FRANK PRINZE
Toñin, me and Manny are hungry. Could you make us a sandwich?
JOSÈ
Okay. What do you want?
FRANK PRINZE
Jamon y queso.
(Ham and cheese.)
JOSÈ
Get a soda from the nevera.
As they walk to the refrigerator and take two sodas JOSÈ prepares their sandwiches on hero bread.
JOSÈ
Frank, you want mayo or mustard?
FRANK PRINZE
Mayo.
JOSÈ
How about you Manny?
MANNY
Mostaza.
(Mustard.)
Cruz has come from the back of the bodega with a broom and starting at the front of the bodega sweeps up. Frank and Manny are in front of the refrigerator that JOSÈ is preparing the sandwiches at drinking their sodas. On the window opposite the counters we see the grocery across the street close for the night. Once the employee leaves the street is deserted. A strange silence fill the air. By now Cruz is near the middle of the bodega and JOSÈ is cutting the newly made sandwiches in two.
FRANK PRINZE
Man, thanks. That looks good.
Frank and Manny take the sandwiches from the counter top and eat. They practically inhale them. Sandwiches finished Frank Walks over to the counter where JOSÈ is bent over cleaning up the deli. Walking between the space of the deli refrigerator and the main counter Frank ask JOSÈ who turns to look at him...
FRANK PRINZE
Hey Toñin could you give me some money?
JOSÈ
Mira Frank, ya te saque de la carse, y ahora te di de comer. No te voy a dal dinero para despeldisal en dr**as.
(Look Frank, I got you out of jail and I just gave you to eat. I'm not about to give you money to waste on drugs.)
This angers Frank and as JOSÈ turns and continues his work Frank motions to Manny to go to the back of the store. Frank then pulls out a 22 caliber pistol.
FRANK PRINZE
¡Bete pa el demoño!
(Go to hell!)
He fires off six shot into JOSÈ back. Stunned JOSÈ hits his head against the top of the refrigerator. Manny too has taken out a weapon so when Cruz come running from the back of the bodega shows up, he's got a gun at his nose.
MANNY
Get the f**k into the freezer!
CRUZ
Pero...
MANNY
Get the f**k in.
Cruz opens the walk-in freezer's door and Manny pushes him inside landing Cruz onto the floor. From the outside Manny locks the door and snaps on a lock, that is hanging from the handle locking Cruz inside. From the inside Cruz tries the door only to have Manny pump two shots threw it. Cruz takes cover behind a rack while Manny look through a bullet hole.
CUT TO:
INT. SAME NIGHT SAME TIME
Toñin is now fighting with Frank. Bleeding he's got Frank by the neck punching him across the face. Franks manages to push JOSÈ off and in the process knocks down a self-standing display of caned goods all over the floor. When Frank gets up he slips on a can and falls. JOSÈ is down but, a adrenaline burst kicks in and he goes towards Frank punching him in the face knocking him unconscious. then Manny emerges from the back and makes a bee-line for the cash register. Pushing the keys he opens it and inside he takes the money.
MANNY
That's it? You've got to be kidding me.
At the sound of the opening register JOSÈ turns around seeing Manny holding the money. Once again adrenaline kicks in and JOSÈ grabs Manny's leg and knocks him down to the ground.
JOSÈ
¡Hijo de p**a! Ay, carajo!
(Son of a bitch! Ah, p***y!)
Falling, Manny looses the gun as it flies to the back of the bodega. JOSÈ sees the blood all over the floor and looking behind, at his back, he sees the blood flowing. The adrenaline is still pumping JOSÈ, manages standing but, looses his balance and falls against merchandise shelving. He grabs it trying to prevent his fall only to spill its contents all over the bodega and smashes into the window shattering it. The loud noise of the breaking glass alerts some neighbors across the street. Lights go on in three apartments on the north side of the block.
EXT. SAME NIGHT SAME TIME
Opening the window to an apartment a middle aged black woman hangs out. Behind her is a man about her age. Seeing the commotion she picks up the telephone.
WOMAN
Look Harry, there killing JOSÈ! Oh my God.
Reaching the Police, she's yelling into the phone...
WOMAN(CONT'D)
men are beating on the owner of the store and he's laying on the street. Hurry up they're killing him., yes, the store on 103rd and Amsterdam. Hurry! For God's sake, hurry!
JOSÈ
Ah s**t! How could you do this to me Frank? You mother f....
Frank comes too and looking around for his gun he slips again knocking his head against the fallen shelves. By now, Manny is getting up as is JOSÈ. The struggle continues all the time pushing Frank towards the front door. Manny's grabbed a steel pipe and pushes Josè out of the store. Thrust forward the pipe slips out of Manny's grip.
EXT. SAME NIGHT SAME TIME ON THE CITY'S STREET AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF 103RD AND AMSTERDAM AVENUE.
Turning around JOSÈ and Manny are slugging it out and it appears that JOSÈ's got the drop on Manny when, from the inside of the store, Frank exits spotting a steel plumbing pipe in the gutter, picks it up. Turning, he swings the pipe but, misses his mark hitting Manny on the arm instead.
MANNY
F**k man! Hit him, you as***le!
Just then JOSÈ lands another punch knocking Manny to the pavement. Turning around JOSÈ see Frank take a swing but, this time Frank, with a thud, find his mark. JOSÈ goes down hard.
FRANK PRINZE
You prick! I'll show you!
Frank strikes JOSÈ repeatedly until he open Josè skull from one ear to the other. Police sirens are now in the air.
JOSÈ
Ay Dios.
With that JOSÈ fall motionless to the pavement which is covered in snow...
FRANK PRINZE
There; you c**k sucker!
FADE TO BLACK

INT. MIDNIGHT MARY'S APARTMENT AT MANHATTAN AVENUE
In a long dark hallway lighted by the living room window at the other end MARY and the boys are awaken by a knock. The low rumble of traffic and city sounds floats in. Everyone is asleep. Bang, Bang, Bang...A light comes from MARYs' bedroom next to the front door. Another light comes on halfway down the hallway. You can see both Jimmy and Butchie in their pj's step into the hallway.
VICTOR VO
It me Papo.
MARY
Papo. Que..
She opens the door. The stairwell's light illuminates her face.
MARY
But what are you doing here so late?
With Victor still standing in the stairway and MARY at the opened door. Jimmy's standing in darkness on the other end of the hallway...
JIMMY
Papi is dead.
Victor in shock...
VICTOR
That's right MARY.
Turning to Jimmy...
VICTOR
Jimmy how do you know?
Shock registers on MARY's and Butchie's faces.
JIMMY
I just do. Just do....
TITLES COME UP

01/29/2023

MERCEDES
À Doña MARY como estas usted? Hace mucho tiempo que no la a visto. Que bueno que pudiste venir a ver la niña. .
(MARY, how are you? It's been a long time since I've seen you. It's good that you could come to visit the baby.)
MARY
What are you cooking?
MERCEDES
Arroz con polo y habichuelas. Estaré listo en 10 minutos.
(Chicken with rice and beans. It will be ready in 10 minutes.)
The boys come into the kitchen.
MARY
Jimmy, Butchie get your books and do your homework.
Butchie and Jimmy go into the living room and unload their book.
JIMMY
I don't have any homework. I finished it in school today.
As Jimmy walks out of the room Butchie goes over to the TV set and tunes in to a show.
INT. CONCHITA'S BEDROOM SAME NIGHT
The only light on is on one of the night table by the side of the bed. Jimmy looks around and his eye is caught by a collection of Pl***oy magazine. Curious Jimmy pulls out an issue. He thumbs through it.
JIMMY
What the....
He can't believe his eyes unfolding the centerfold Jimmy's jaw drops when he see the bunny of the month. It is so quite. Jimmy eyes wide open slowly flips through the pages taking all in.
JIMMY
So this is what all these guys are talking about. Boy she sure is smooth looking.
Butchie walks in noticing that Jimmy's got the magazine...
BUTCHIE
She's foxie. Sweet huh?
Embarrassed; Jimmy's red faced. He tries to sound unfazed...
JIMMY
So this is what all you guy go crazy about. Jezee she's... she's...
BUTCHIE
Oh just shut up you dumbie
MARY enters the room. Jimmy stashes the magazine under the bed and he and Butchie fake horsing around.
MARY
Come on, it's time to eat.
CUT TO:
INT. SAME NIGHT KITCHEN TABLE
Mercedes places a plate in front of Conchita, MARY, and the boys. This is one activity both kids are eager for. Utensils in hand Butchie and Jimmy are all noses and salivating lips.
JIMMY
Man. This smells great. Can I have a leg?
BUTCHIE
I want one too.
Mercedes holding a pot in one hand serves the boy the meal just as ordered. When she's finished serving everyone, pulling a chair from the table she places, a plateful and seat's herself at the table.
CONCHITA
Thank you Mercedes. I don't know what I do without your help today. Or you MARY.
MERCEDES
De nada.
End of 18th serial section
MARY
I'm just lucky that Toñin didn't need my help tonight
JIMMY
Hey mami look, it's snowing.
BUTCHIE
Yea, cool. Can we go down to the back yard later an play in the snow?
MARY
No, it's too late and it's dark and dangerous outside.
BUTCHIE
Oh man!
Just then Nestor Sr walks in.
NESTOR
Hello honey.
He gives Conchita a kiss
NESTOR
Looks like I got here at the right time. It sure smells good.
Turning to Conchita
NESTOR
How's the baby doing?
As he pull up a chair Conchita serves him a plateful of food.
CONCHITA
Would you like some platanos too?
NESTOR
No baby this is enough for me.
Nestor to MARY
NESTOR
So, MARY have decided to get the insurance policy I spoke with you and Toñin about? You know you never have too much coverage.
MARY
No, I think he not interested. He says he's only the good die young; so I don't think so. At least not right now.
After saying that MARY gets a strange feeling. Nothing she can put her finger on but, something.
MARY
Conchita, do you need anymore ropa for the baby?
CONCHITA
Well, I could use another sweater and some more booties. Is that alright?
MARY
I'd love to make them. How about some; I knit you some hats for her?
CONCHITA
That's a great idea.
The conversations continue. The boys wolf down two more helpings while the parents consume some beer and wine too. The mood is light, hearty and warm. The boys glue themselves to the window watching every snowflake's progress.
JIMMY
Ah mami, Let me and Butchie go down to play in the back yard.
MARY
No. It's too late. And dark.
The telephone rings. It is Victor Jr.,another cousin calling.
CONCHITA
Ay Papo, where are you? Oh, you can't make it tonight. A report; Oh well, that's good. That just means that there is more food for us. Arroz con polo. Okay I'll call tomorrow and let you know what time we can get together. Ah ha, yea mami said she'll be at your house sometime around twelve. Okay, see ya.
She hangs up the phone.
CONCHITA
Who wants coffee?
All say yes, the boys too...
CONCHITA
Don't be a bunch of smart-asses. You can have some leche.
JIMMY
A man!
BUTCHIE
How bout a beer?
MARY
Que atrevido. If I catch you with a beer señorito you'll have a ...
The phone rings again. Conchita answers it...
CONCHITA
Oh hi Toñin. Yea, we're just here eating and playing with the baby. She's great. Hope to see you this weekend.
Turning to MARY she hands her the phone...
MARY
Ola me amor. ÀComo estas? À Que? Esa bolsa esta en la neveras atrás. Si, si y ají también están las hojas verde.
(Hello my love. How are you? What? That bag is in the refrigerator in the back. An there too are the green platano leaves.)
(Suddenly Jimmy say...)
JIMMY
Mami, I need to talk to papi.
MARY
Mira JOSÈ Jimmy te quiere hablar.
(Look JOSÈ Jimmy wants to speak with you.)
JIMMY
Hello papi. You know those two men are going to come back. Close the store now.
Everyone's stunned.
JOSÈ
¿Como tu sabes de Frank PRINZE y su amigo?
(How do you know about Frank PRINZE and his friend?)
JIMMY
Look, papi don't let them in. They're coming back in 15 minutes. Close the store. They're going to kill you.
JOSÈ
What?
Everyone is stunned. MARY grab the receiver out of Jimmy's hand.
MARY
How can you say such a thing to your father? You little...
She smacks him across the face with the other hand. Jimmy is as shocked as anyone and he goes running off into the other room.
MARY
Ay Toñin, yo no se de donde salió eso. Este niño esta loco.
(Oh Toñin, I don't know were he's got this from. This boy is crazy.)
JOSÈ
¿Pero María, como el sabe que Frank estuvo aquí?
(But Maria, how does he know that Frank was here?)
INT. NIGHT, CONCHITA'S KITCHEN
MARY and Conchita are dumbfounded. Nestor tries to calm them down.
NESTOR
It's just a kid thing. He probably hasn't seen his father enough. Just don't give it a second thought.
MARY
That kid's mind is running away. The last few days he's been acting funny. And today he sent a boy to the hospital that he hit at school. What's wrong?
CONCHITA
What?
MARY
These two big white bullies was picking on Jimmy and hit him. And Brother Michael was blaming Jimmy.
NESTOR
Jimmy, how did the boy windup in the hospital?
Jimmy walking back into the kitchen.
JIMMY
I coco-butted him.
NESTOR
Well at least that hard head came in handy.
CONCHITA
Look MARY, Nestor's right. Jimmy's just missing his papi a lot.
MARY
Maybe. I know Toñin doesn't spend a lot of time with them. But, what can he do? He's working long hours; he's got to... And I worry that his cousin Frank PRINZE will come around and make trouble.
CONCHITA
What makes you say that?
MARY
Toñin paid his bail to get Frank out of Rickers today. You know what a ju**ie that man is.
CONCHITA
MARY, he's a cousin and I don't think he's that crazy. Don't worry...
Jimmy and Butchie go to the Living Room.
BUTCHIE
I hope you're right. I hate papi. He's always hitting and hurting me. I don't know why?
JIMMY
You're not the only one. He hit me tonight because I wouldn't hit Reggie.
Jimmy lifts his pant leg and show the strap marks.
BUTCHIE
He's a real dick! I hope he get his.
JIMMY
Don't say that.
BUTCHIE
Look whose talking. You just told him he going to get killed. What made you say that? How do you know that?
JIMMY
I don't know. It just came out. I don't know....
CUT TO:

01/26/2023

INT. SUBWAY SOME TIME LATER
Seated, MARY is finishing the knitting of a blanket for the new arrival. The boys are busy chasing each other to and fro on the 59th street platform. Once on the subway they end up with there faces glued to the front door window hands on cupping their faces watching as the lights in the tunnel go by. The subway roars and the breaks screech to a halt as they alight from the D train at Fordham Road. Bounding up the steps the boy are in a race to the street.
MARY
Dio mío niños, no corran. Espera me.
(My God boys don't run. Stop and wait for me.)
Butchie and Jimmy keep at it running up the steps as the broad street is revealed on their exit. One block away from the subway's exit is a huge Catholic Church, St. Anns. The street is uncommonly wide with trees lining the 3 lanes of traffic in each direction. All of the building are 6 stories or less but, in better condition than the boy's neighboorhood.
JIMMY
Mami which building is it?
Pointing
MARY
That one on the 3rd floor. 3G
Rounding the corner the race is on and the boys charge up the block.
CUT TO:

INT. EARLY EVENING CONCHITA APARTMENT
Both Butchie and Jimmy knock. Conchita opens the door and the boys bolt in. The place smells of freshly cooked food. Noses are on alert. Finally MARY reaching the top step turns and enter.
MARY
My God these boys are driving me crazy. You look great Conchita. How's Lucy?
CONCHITA
She's beautiful. Ay que suerte que tuve una nena; ahora Nestor Jr. tiene algin con quien jugar.
(Oh what good luck that you had a girl; now Nestor Jr. has someone to play with.)
MARY
Where is Nestor Sr?
CONCHITA
He had to talk to a client about new insurance so, he will be late. He said he'd call when he's on his way home.
This is Conchita's second child and a welcomed one at that. At 29 she is one breathtakingly beautiful woman. Shaped like Marilyn Monroe except for the jet black hair she is alluring even after this effortless birth. Married to her High School sweetheart, Nestor, an insurance sales man her home is now filled with all of the middle class furnishings of the era. This housing was built in the early 1950's and gardens run the length of the block behind the building affording a safe place for the children of the neighborhood to play safely. Her apartment is spacious and clean with freshly painted walls and carpeting on all the floors, it's comfortable and roomy for all.
MARY puts her remaining packages down at the kitchen table. The two walk into the new baby's room with Nestor Jr. in hand. The room's freshly painted and a new crib and mobile fascinates Lucy. MARY takes out the blanket she's finished knitting and presents it to Conchita who, covers Lucy. Nestor Jr. grabbing the crib slots gawks at his new baby sister
CONCHITA
Ay que linda. Just in time for her first night home.
(Oh how beautiful.)
Giving MARY a kiss.
MARY
Now your family is complete. With a boy and a girl...
CONCHITA
Well, I think I want to have more kids.
MARY
What are you loca?
CONCHITA
No. Nestor says he'd like two of each.
MARY
Now I know you're both crazy. I know what having two is like I can't think of more.
Lifting Nestor Jr., she tucks him into his bed, on the other side of the room. Conchita turns out the lamp on Nestor's night table leaving and closing the door behind then and Nestor Jr and the baby fall asleep, Opening the door the women stop for one last look. They go to the kitchen where a friend of Conchita is preparing the food.
MARY
Hola Mercedes.
MERCEDES
À Doña MARY como estas usted? Hace mucho tiempo que no la a visto. Que bueno que pudiste venir a ver la niña. .
(MARY, how are you? It's been a long time since I've seen you. It's good that you could come to visit the baby.)
MARY
What are you cooking?
MERCEDES
Arroz con polo y habichuelas. Estaré listo en 10 minutos.
(Chicken with rice and beans. It will be ready in 10 minutes.)
The boys come into the kitchen.
MARY
Jimmy, Butchie get your books and do your homework.
Butchie and Jimmy go into the living room and unload their book.
JIMMY
I don't have any homework. I finished it in school today.
As Jimmy walks out of the room Butchie goes over to the TV set and tunes in to a show.

01/22/2023

INT. , SAME DAY A SHORT TIME LATER, GOVERNOR ROCKEFELLER'S OFFICE.
As a door opens we see the words Governor Nelson Rockefeller's office. A meeting is in progress inside but, the room is free of smoke. In attendance are Robert and Ted Kennedy, Ted Weiss, David Dubinski and others.
GOVERNOR ROCKEFELLER
Oh, MARY it's good you are hear. Please find a seat and join us. We were discussing two items. First both Ted, myself, Bobby and Ted are making an opportunity for the two professionals you brought to Ted office this morning. They'll start working at HUD next week. They appear well qualified and God knows we can use two dedicated brilliant minds.
MARY
Oh, that's good. Thank you.
GOVERNOR ROCKEFELLER
And the second is the all of the enabling legislation for Mutual Redevelopment Houses, Inc. is completed. They tell me the development should be opened sometime this September or October. There is just a couple of holdouts in the Senate but, I think we'll get the money needed to finish the construction in time.
BOBBY KENNEDY
This is good. Now if they're no more problems this development is set to complete and revive the neighborhood. It been a long process and I want to thank all of you for your effort and hard work. Now maybe we can stem the tide of flight from Chelsea and reinvigorate the neighborhood.
TED WEISS
And to be sure there are no surprises, my office is going to go over this with a fine toothed comb just to be certain that all the I's are dotted and the T's crossed. It's going to be a great day for the city. This should attract workers needed for local business.
DAVID DUBINSKI
The Amalgamated Bank is going to provide us with our mortgage. Mrs. Roosevelt has put her prestige behind this project and she and our mayor are thrilled that it's finally coming to fruition. It's been a long hard struggle but, thanks to all your efforts better times are ahead for this neighborhood. With this affordable housing, Chelsea should feel a economic surge.
TED KENNEDY
Our family is proud to be here with you on this project. They said it was not do-able but, once again we showed the doom sayers that a good idea is hard to kill. My family is here for you MARY, and the Puerto Rican Community can count on us when the forces of bigotry block the way to fairness and opportunity. The Kennedy's will always be on the side of the underdogs. You can count on us.
GOVERNOR ROCKEFELLER
Well, this calls for a celebratory drink.
The governor buzzes his secretary to bring in the drinks. The drinks are poured as smiles and optimism prevail.
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EXT. LATER THAT DAY CASITA MARIA COMMUNITY CENTER ON 103 STREET
Standing on the steps of a six story brownstone are Herman Badillo, Ed Sullivan and his two sister, MARY and Jimmy.
MARY
How do I say thank you Mr. Sullivan.
Ed Sullivan
That's Ed. MARY. No thanks are needed. I just believe that your Community deserves the help they need.
MARY
It's taken a long time and there is still so much more to do. But, now at least we can help ourselves thanks to your support and faith in us.
ED SULLIVAN
I'm just doing what needs to be done. I remember when it was the Irish who had to fight just to survive and how my friend suffered with the indifference from the government and others who couldn't care the least. It's good for me to do this seeing the indifference the city and state have towards the Puerto Rican community, not to mention, my Latina wife approves.
MARY
No we'll defend ourselves and make a better future for us and our children and families with this center. God bless all of you.
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INT. CASITA MARIA FACILTIY
Opening a door to a dinning room beyond which you can see the kitchen.
MARY
Finally we can feed our older people. They don't have to go hungry anymore.
She wipes a tear from her eye...
HERMAN BADILLO
I can't wait to let our neighbors know. There are so many Puerto Ricans in dire need of social services that don't exist. Now we have to get the churches to announce the opening of this place.
MARY
Herman, I still don't believe that this day is finally here. Just look enough room to feed more than 20 people. It's small but it is a start and with God's help we'll continue our fight to make a better life for our families.
ED SULLIVAN
I'll get my friends in the news media to spread the word about Casita Maria and with some luck you'll have plenty of folks to nurture and service.
Leading the way out of the dinning room the group discuss their plans...

INT. LATER THAT AFTERNOON AT BUTCHIE AND JIMMY'S APARTMENT
Located at 4 Manhattan Avenue at 100th street the 5 story walk-up building has seen better days. Once housing for doctors and other professionals now the pungent odors of Puerto Rican cuisine fills the air. MARY and the boys are sitting around the small black and white television in their living room watching Captain Kankaroo.
MARY
Mira, muchachos nos vamos a la casa de Conchita esta noche.
(Look boys we're going to Conchita's house tonight)
So, you take your books to do you're homework. Okay? Me oíste?
(Did you hear me?)
Conchita's new baby is home from the hospital today and she needs our family's help. So, don't forget.
BUTCHIE
Ay mami, can I stay here?
MARY
No señorito. You have to go with us.
JIMMY
What's the new baby like. Is it a boy or girl?
MARY
A girl. Now she and Nestor have a good match; one boy, one girl.
BUTCHIE
Oh, mami do I have to go?
MARY
Yes. Now get your things and let's get ready.
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