INT. DINNER TABLE - evening
DONOVAN COLE sits at the head of the table surrounded by family, he raises his glass.
DONOVAN
A toast, to my wonderful daughter, Riley, congratulations on your acceptance to the esteemed Princeton University.
The family claps and Donovan winks at his daughter.
DONOVAN
You should be very proud of yourself. I consider it to be the most prestigious school in the country, if not the earth. Many very important people have received an education from their professors, but none as important as your dear old Dad. Make me proud sweetheart, and show them that the Coles are the worlds finest, the cream of the crop.
Riley
Thank you Daddy.
Riley gets up from her spot at the table and kisses Donovan on the cheek.
DONOVAN
At least there's one woman in the Cole house who gives Daddy a little sugar. Right mama?
MRS. COLE
Oh give it a rest Donovan.
DONOVAN
Yes ma'am.
MRS. COLE
Do you have any exciting plans to celebrate with your friends, dear?
Riley
Actually, Jenny just called and said that all the girls want to take me out to celebrate.
DONOVAN
Tomorrow?
Riley
No Daddy, tonight.
DONOVAN
Tonight? It's already nine. Why don't you just hold off until the morning and you can take them all out to brunch. My treat.
Donovan pulls out his wallet from his back pocket and flaunts it.
Riley
But they have it all planned, Erica and Julie are picking me up in half and hour.
DONOVAN
I don't like it.
MRS. COLE
Come on hun, just let her have a little fun. She'll be fine. They're all responsible girls, you know that.
DONOVAN
Excuse me for wanting to protect my own daughter.
Riley
Daddy, I'm not a little girl anymore.
DONOVAN
You may not be 'little' anymore but your still my girl. And as your Daddy its my job to keep you safe.
Riley
But why?
DONOVAN
You'll always be my number one concern honey, and you'll just have to get used to it.
Riley
Well what are you protecting me from?
DONOVAN
There are a lot of sick people out there, believe me.
INT. Chad FRANKLIN'S OFFICE - DAY
CHAD FRANKLIN is standing and talking on his Bluetooth behind his desk.
Chad
Look Mac, we need to find something on this guy. He isn't walking. No God-damn way.
Gabe James walks in and lies down on his couch, crossing his legs.
Chad
(to the phone)
Okay, I gotta' go. We'll talk later. Ok, bye.
(to Gabe)
Mr. Gabriel James! My man! Way to go buddy!
They high-five.
Gabe
Just another day. Another great day!
Chad
Rumor is you absolutely nailed it, true?
Gabe
Yeah, I guess you could say that.
Chad
How many is that now?
Gabe
Lets see...
He counts on his fingers.
Gabe
Seven.
Chad
Wow, seven suckers nailed in one year. That has to be record.
Gabe
Oh give it a rest.
Chad
Seriously man your living the dream. Your the hottest lawyer in the state, and you're only like what, 17?
Gabe
Nice try. 27.
Chad
27? Your still just a baby. When I was 27 I was eating four boxes of craft dinner a day and praying someone would give me a job. And look at you, your already a self-made superstar. Your a god! I bow down to you!
Gabe
Hey man, don't sell yourself short. Your life ain't half bad, you know that? Awesome wife, great kids and a short game that keeps you under par.
Chad
Ellen looks like Bozo the Clown compared to your smokin' wife.
Gabe
Come on...
Chad
Don't deny it. You know that Vicky is an absolute fox.
Gabe
(Smiling)
Of course I know it, that's why I married her.
Chad
And she loves you! She freaking loves you. They all love you, every goddamn one.
Gabe
I don't think everyone loves me Chad. Doyle Benson sure as hell doesn't.
Chad
Even better! Gabe James, friend to all except scum-sucking killers with no regard for human life. My God, your practically a super hero.
Gabe
Does that make you my sidekick?
Chad
To the bat mobile!
Gabe stands and hugs Chad. They hug and pat each other on the back, laughing.
