tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29753297154641134922024-02-20T00:47:46.093-08:00The Rookie ScreenwritersBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486593348376698523noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975329715464113492.post-43409639026987394772016-03-11T08:51:00.002-08:002016-03-16T20:03:10.750-07:00"Two Less Lonely People" - Query Letter<div style="text-align: center;">
Bob Houseman<br />
PO Box 3294<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thousand Oaks, CA 91359<br />
<a href="mailto:bobford73@yahoo.com">bobbtl37@yahoo.com</a></div>
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949-357-5486</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Query Letter: </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">"Two Less Lonely People"</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">To Whom It May Concern:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I have recently completed a spec script which is a love story, entitled "Two Less Lonely People". </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Soon after he learns that Kate has an irreversible terminal illness and has just a short time to live, Bob decides to write the story of he and his wife’s incredible relationship. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Kate and Bob have a wonderful relationship and love affair, and yet experience some very challenging times during the brief time they are together. The most memorable event for the both of them was the day Bob takes Kate to the horse stables. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bob will never forget the exhilaration he felt when he was able to very gently, assist Kate getting a horse for the first time in almost thirty years. Bob vividly remembers seeing tears streaming down Kates</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> face, as Bob gently guided Kate around the horse rink.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It is apparent to Bob that after Kate is gone, a part of Bob will also be gone. He realizes that by writing Kate's story, it will be Bob's</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> way of dealing with the incredible loss he knows he will experience. In the brief time Kate and Bob are together, Kate will change Bob's his life forever.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I have no previous writing credentials and I'm sure there are the usual errors for a first time writer. However, writing this story, which is loosely based on a true story, obviously became a labor of love for me, </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">and I’m quite sure is one in which most people can identify with.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I would appreciate the opportunity to forward to you, a copy of the spec script for you to look over.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for your consideration. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bob Houseman</span></div>
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Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486593348376698523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975329715464113492.post-44868325845479314682016-03-11T08:50:00.004-08:002016-03-23T17:22:15.569-07:00"Two Less Lonely People" - Brief Synopsis<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">“Two
Less Lonely People” </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">©<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Inspired
by a True Story<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Brief
Synopsis – One Page<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Created
by: Bob Houseman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">It's early Sunday morning, way
before Bob usually gets up. He looks over at his wife as she sleeps. He
leans over and kisses her on her forehead. He whispers "I
love you". <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">They learned last week, that Kate’s
illness is rapidly deteriorating.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>Even
though he is going for just a short drive down by the seashore, his thoughts
are solely on his wife. He’ll make sure he’s home before she rises. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">As he heads toward the coast, he
smiles as he remembers the day he and Kate met. He remembers the “look” Kate
had on her face when they saw each other for the first time. He laughs as he
remembers the first day he met her boys, and how much joy they have brought him
and their mom. <br />
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The day is beautiful. There is music playing in the background from one of his
CD'S. He feels a tear running down his cheek. “What”? He thinks. What's going
on here? The song that has been playing is now ending. He hits the replay
button. <br />
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When the song comes on again, he listens very carefully to the words. After a
couple minutes into the song, he's now really losing it. He drives into
the beach parking lot. As he sits in his parked car, he looks out
toward the ocean. And then it hits him. Kate will soon be gone! <br />
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He reaches into the glove compartment and pulls out the pad and pencil. He
jots down a few thoughts. He pauses for a moment and then continues
writing. When he’s finished he lays the pad down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">After he is finished, he feels a
temporary sense of relief. He believes writing might be the vehicle that
will help him deal with the incredible sense of loss he knows he will feel
after Kate is gone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">He takes one more look out over the
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Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486593348376698523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975329715464113492.post-29287838310417646912016-03-11T08:49:00.003-08:002016-03-17T06:33:35.733-07:00"Two Less Lonely People" - Synopsis<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">“TWO
LESS LONELY PEOPLE” </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">TREATMENT / SYNOPSIS</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Inspired
by a True Story<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Created
and Written by:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob
Houseman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">It's early Sunday morning, way before Bob usually gets up. He looks over at his
wife as she sleeps. He leans over and kisses her on her
forehead. He whispers "I love you". They learned last week, that
Kate’s illness is rapidly deteriorating.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">
</span>Even though he is going for just a short drive down by the seashore, his
thoughts are solely on his wife. He’ll make sure he’s home before she
rises. <br />
<br />
As he heads toward the coast, he smiles as he remembers the day he and Kate met.
He remembers the “look” Kate had on her face when they saw each other for the
first time. He laughs as he remembers the first day he met her boys, and how
much joy they have brought him and their mom. <br />
<br />
The day is beautiful. There is music playing in the background from one of his
CD'S. He feels a tear running down his cheek. What? He thinks. What's going on
here? The song that has been playing is now ending. He hits the replay button. <br />
<br />
When the song comes on again, he listens very carefully to the words. After a
couple minutes into the song, he's now really losing it. He drives into
the beach parking lot. As he sits in his parked car, he looks out
toward the ocean. And then it hits him. Kate will soon be gone! <br />
<br />
He reaches into the glove compartment and pulls out the pad and pencil.
He jots down a few thoughts. He pauses for a moment and then
continues writing. When he’s finished he lays the pad down. After he is
finished, he feels a temporary sense of relief. He believes writing might
be the vehicle that will help him deal with the incredible sense of loss he
knows he will feel after Kate is gone.<br />
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He also knows that the words to the song he has just listened to, portray the
emotions that both of them were feeling the day he and Kate met. After a few
minutes Bob gathers his emotions and heads for home.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob is a single father raising his
high school aged daughter on his own. He was an all-around athlete at
Southlake High School and currently enjoys going to high school football games.
He owns First American Realty in town. His primary hobby is working in his rose
garden. He is a man of few words but has a dry sense of humor. He has been so
wrapped up in his real estate business and raising his daughter Wendi, that he
really hasn’t had time for much else. <br />
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Bob’s daughter kids with him saying he is kind of boring. Well, not really.
They are obviously very close. She is medium height with an athletic body. She
is all girl until she is steps on the athletic field. She is popular with the
boys and girls in school. Her Dad has obviously done a great job raising her. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wendi’s personality is opposite of
her Dad’s. She too is an athlete at Southlake focusing mainly on softball.
She is considered a top major college prospect. Wendi wishes her Dad might
meet someone and settle down. He kids with Wendi saying who would want someone
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob often sits on a bench down by
the seashore looking out over the ocean and watching the waves break. There is
a dog, Lucy who hangs out at the beach and seems to have adopted Bob for the
day. There is also a pad and pencil sitting next to him along with a quickly
thrown together sandwich. <br />
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He will occasionally get up from his seat and walk down to the water. Today is
no different. As he is standing by the water he looks up the beach and decides
to take a short walk. Lucy tags along. As he is walking, he notices a woman
heading in his direction with a cute little dog. He sees that the woman is
having difficulty walking on the sand.<br />
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As he approaches the woman he thinks she looks familiar but can’t figure out
where he has seen her before. She is quite attractive and has a pleasant manner
about her. Totally out of character, he decides he will stop and talk
with her. As he approaches the woman, the first thing he notices
is that she has a friendly smile. They introduce themselves to each
other. Her name is Kate and the little pooch is Lizzie. <br />
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Kate is a no nonsense woman in her late forties. She has always been an athlete
until she was in a terrible automobile accident several years ago. She grew up
on a horse ranch where her father raised horses. She spent much of her spare
time riding her dad’s horses. After a few minutes of conversation Bob senses
Kate needs to sit down. He suggests that if she has the time, they walk over
to the bench and talk for a while longer.<br />
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During their conversation he learns that she has three boys in high school and
an older daughter living on the East coast. One of the boys Keith, is on the
football team. She tells Bob that she attends all of her son’s games. He
realizes that he might have seen her at a football game. Because of her
physical limitations, she always sits in the same place in the stands.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">After further conversation he learns
that she has just left the doctor’s office and decided that instead of going
home right away, she would come to the beach. Bob infers from the conversation
that there is probably another more serious issue that Kate is dealing with. He
decides to wait until she brings the issue up, rather than ask about it now.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">After a few minutes, Kate looks at
her watch and tells Bob that she has to leave for an appointment. He suggests
that maybe they could meet for coffee sometime in the next week. She says
that would be great and writes down her phone number for Bob on a scrap of
paper.<br />
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Bob assists her to her car and watches as her car drives up the street from the
seashore parking lot. After a few minutes, he realizes that this is the first
time in a long time that he has even been interested in having coffee with
another woman.<br />
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Bob learns that Kate's physical disabilities pale
in significance to another health issue she is currently dealing with. Her
main concern is how to discuss the issue with her children as soon as
possible. Bob decides to take a chance. Although he just met her, he offers to
be there with her when she tells her children. Kate is blown away by his
thoughtfulness.<br />
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When Kate returns home she tells her boys about the wonderful afternoon
she just spent with Bob. Her boys are happy for their mom and tell her that it’s about
time for their mom to begin enjoying her life a bit. <br />
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Bob and Kate’s relationship continues to solidify and they both realize there
might be a future for the two of them. Kate shares with her boys her feelings
toward Bob and she tells them that she believes Bob feels the same toward her. <br />
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Without telling the boys what’s going on with her health, she tells them
that their sister will be coming out for a long weekend in a couple
weeks. They haven’t seen her in a long time and besides, she wants to
introduce her to Bob.<br />
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The boys really like Bob and his daughter. They kiddingly suggest to their Mom
that she and Bob might think about getting married while their sister is
here. She tells the boys that since she met Bob she hoped
that the boys would feel the way they do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">For some time now, Bob has promised
his daughter that the two of them would take a trip up the California Coast to
play golf, check out some colleges, and just spend some alone time together. He
feels that this might be the right time to discuss with his daughter how
he feels about Kate, the seriousness of her illness, and why her daughter
is really coming out from the East coast. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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trip. He tells Wendi that he has fallen in love with Kate and wants to ask
her to marry him. Wendi tells her Dad that there is no reason to wait any
longer. She tells him to get on the phone right away and ask her to marry
him. He does and she accepts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Realizing that Bob's rose garden is
important to Bob and great therapy for him, and unbeknownst to Bob and Wendi while they are on their trip,
Keith and Kate go to Bob’s house and completely upgrade his rose garden adding
some of Bob’s favorite varieties of roses. When they return, Bob is blown away by Kate's gesture.
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Both families attend
Keith’s football game, and Kate's children are told of their mom’s illness the following day. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The kids are told
and obviously handle the news with a great deal of difficulty. They
realize however, that their mom is a no nonsense woman and wouldn’t want
everyone moping around.<br />
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Kate’s health is slowly deteriorating. One morning after getting up, Bob
suggests that they go for lunch to a cute little Italian Restaurant. He
suggests she wear a short-sleeved shirt since it might be rather warm. They are
both blue jean guys so they jump in their clothes and head out. He tells her
they will probably sit outside.<br />
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They have an enjoyable lunch together, and after lunch they leave the
restaurant. As they are driving, she notices the area they are
driving through looks really familiar. There are horse stables everywhere. They
pull up in front of a stable around the corner from the equestrian center. Kate
wonders what's going on. Bob smiles as he walks around and opens the door
for his wife.<br />
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He helps Kate out of the car, looks at her and has a big smile on his face. She
has a puzzled look on her face. They walk across the street toward the stable.
Oh man, horse smell. She loves it. They walk toward the stables as the owner is
walking out of his office. He greets Kate and Bob.<br />
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“Well, this must be Kate”, says the owner. “Yes, this is Kate,” Bob
replies, and “Kate, this is Rowdy.” Rowdy smiles and says, “Let me get you
set up”. Kate wonders what’s going on. They follow the Rowdy around to the
corral. He walks behind the barn and returns with a wooden step. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kate
asks Rowdy what the step is for and he tells her this is a step to
help her get on her horse. She stares at Bob still not aware of what's
going on. However, Kate learns that Bob had stopped by the stables several days ago and had
arranged for all of this to happen. She can’t believe it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Rowdy walks over to a stall in the
barn and brings out a paint horse, named Scout. She and Bob are
now waiting next to the hitching post as Rowdy brings Scout over to Kate.
Bob puts the wooden step by the horse and very gently helps Kate board the
horse. She looks down at Bob. He has a big smile on his face. Kate is blown
away! <br />
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Bob asks Rowdy if he will take some pictures, and Rowdy obliges. After a moment
or two more, Rowdy ambles away allowing Kate, Scout and Bob to be alone
together. After a few minutes Bob leads her very gently around inside the
corral. He looks up at Kate and notices tears streaming down her cheeks.<br />
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She asks Bob if they could go out on the trail and Bob leads her out. Kate is
in heaven. Because of her health issues, she hasn’t been on a horse in years.
What a thrill! As Bob is leading them on the trail, he comes upon a boulder a
foot or two high. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">He guides the horse up to the boulder and climbs up so he and
Kate are at eye level. He puts his arms around her, looks into her eyes, and
tells her how much he loves her. They share an intimate moment together. This is the most romantic
thing she could ever imagine. </span><br />
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Kate now asks Bob if she can have the reins to the horse. With that, Kate gives her horse a swift kick and Kate and Scout take off like they are shot out of a canon. Bob smiles as he watches Kate and Scout haul buns down the trail. Kate is going for it with no regard for her physical well-being.<br />
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After a few minutes Kate and Scout return. Kate is acting like a kid. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">As they return to the stables, neither Kate nor Bob say much. They are simply enjoying their time together. What a blast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">After the
ride they head home. She is exhausted but this has been an incredible day for
her. A day neither of them will ever forget.<br />
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At her next doctor appointment, Kate and Bob learn the end is quickly
approaching. Bob and Wendi have become entrenched in every phase of Kate and
her children’s lives. They have become a “family” in a very short
time. It’s now getting very difficult for Kate, but Bob and the kids are
as strong as ever for her. Bob has contacted Kate’s daughter and asked her to
return to the West Coast.<br />
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The entire family has now returned to the seashore to where it all began for
Kate and Bob. It is a beautiful day and late afternoon as the sun is shining
through the trees. The family is walking on the beach with their arms around
each other. Bob is holding on to Kate who is having a difficult time keeping
up. She is barely able to hold on to Lizzie and they begin to lag behind.<br />
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In the background, one can barely hear the tune to Kate and Bob’s favorite
song. Bob realizes Kate is unable to go any further. As the three of them sit
alone in the sand, Bob is holding Kate in his arms with tears running down his
cheeks.<br />
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The next morning with the sun rising slowly in the East, Bob drives down the
hill to the seashore parking lot. He parks his car and slowly gets out of the
car. Now holding Lizzie, he walks toward the seashore and looks out toward the
ocean. Only this time he and Lizzie are alone.<br />
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The End<br />
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<o:p></o:p></span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486593348376698523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975329715464113492.post-36324242727157791162016-03-11T08:48:00.002-08:002016-04-16T14:36:07.731-07:00"Between the Lines" - Query Letter<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; mso-spacerun: yes;">Bob Houseman</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">PO Box 3294</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thousand Oaks, CA 91359</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="mailto:bobbtl37@yahoo.com">bobbtl37@yahoo.com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">949-357-5486</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">To Whom it May Concern:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have recently completed a “spec script”, entitled “Between the Lines". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bridgette is born with some very serious health issues and rather than deal with these issues, her mother abandons her daughter and husband, leaving the raising of their child to her husband Bob. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although devastated that his wife has made the decision she has, Bob knows that this will be an incredible opportunity to be a full-time parent to his young daughter, after losing his two older daughters many years ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Bridgette has a very difficult childhood. In school, due to her health issues, she is intellectually slower than other kids her own age. She develops a huge inferiority complex that the kids pick up on and take advantage of. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Not knowing any better, kids begin to bully and harass Bridgette. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Her father introduces his daughter to the Olympic sport of Girls Fast-Pitch Softball. He believes that participating in the sport, will compensate for the tremendous rejection and verbal abuse she experiences early in her life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Almost overnight she grabs ahold of the sport. It’s clear to everyone that she is an incredible talent. </span><br />
Just as she begins to achieve a high level of success, and while chasing a ball into the street during a practice, Bridgette is involved in a terrible automobile accident which initially threatens her life. <br />
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Bridgette refuses to accept any form of defeat. With her dad’s love and support, and her friend Jeni by her side, Bridgette begins to embark on her long road to recovery.<br />
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I have no previous writing credentials and I'm sure there are the usual errors for a first-time writer.<br />
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Writing this story which is loosely based on a true story, obviously became a labor of love for me. There is no doubt this is a story that most people can identify with.<br />
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Please allow me to forward a "spec script" to you for your consideration.<br />
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Thank you.<br />
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Most Sincerely.<br />
<br />
Bob Houseman</div>
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Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486593348376698523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975329715464113492.post-20307499832757702792016-03-11T08:47:00.001-08:002016-04-16T14:24:09.017-07:00"Between the Lines" - Brief Synopsis<br />
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“Between the Lines” ©</div>
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Inspired by a True Story </div>
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Brief Synopsis – One Page</div>
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Created and Written by: </div>
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Bob Houseman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bridgette is pitching the game
of her life, in the WCASA Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Championships. After the
game, Bridgette and her teammates are celebrating their victory around the
dugout. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Bridgette’s dad Bob, walks over
to a quiet area near the softball field, sits down, and reflects back on the
series of events in he and Bridgette’s life, that got his daughter to where she
is today.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bridgette is born with some very
serious health issues and rather than deal with these issues, her mother
abandons her daughter and husband, leaving the raising of their child to her
husband Bob.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Although devastated that his
wife has made the decision she has, Bob knows that this will be an incredible
opportunity to be a full-time parent to his young daughter, after losing his
two older daughters many years ago.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bridgette experiences a very
difficult childhood. In school due to her health issues, she is intellectually
slower than other kids her own age. She develops a huge inferiority complex
which the kids pick up on and take advantage of.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Not knowing any better, kids
begin to bully and harass Bridgette. The issue of abandonment by her mother,
and the verbal abuse by some of her classmates, leave a permanent scar on
Bridgette’s heart.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Her father introduces his
daughter to the Olympic sport of Girls Fast-Pitch Softball. Bob believes that
the sport will help neutralize the tremendous rejection and verbal abuse she
experiences early in her life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Almost overnight Bridgette
grabs ahold of the sport. It’s clear to everyone that she is an incredible
talent. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Just as she begins to achieve
a high level of success, and while chasing a ball into the street during a
practice, Bridgette is involved in a terrible automobile accident which
initially threatens her life. Further examination reveals that Bridgette might
not ever walk again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bridgette refuses to accept
any form of defeat. With her dad’s love and support, and her friend Jeni by her
side, Bridgette begins to embark on her long road to recovery.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486593348376698523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975329715464113492.post-79884724974454149392016-03-11T08:46:00.002-08:002016-05-19T10:15:22.545-07:00"Between the Lines" - Synopsis<br />
<span style="color: #333333;">“BETWEEN THE LINES” ©<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #333333;">Synopsis
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">Created and Written by:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">Bob Houseman </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bridgette is born with some very serious health issues. Rather than dealing
with these issues, her mother abandons her daughter and husband, leaving the
raising of their child to her husband Bob.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Although
devastated that his wife has made the decision she has, Bob knows that this
will be an incredible opportunity to be a full-time parent to his young
daughter, after losing his two older daughters many years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob
is now at the hospital visiting his newborn daughter whom he names Bridgette.
After visiting his daughter, he decides to drive down to the seashore to clear
his head and begin to come to grips with the awesome responsibility he will
soon face.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">While
he is walking along the seashore, he says hello to a woman he occasionally sees
walking her dog on the beach. Her name is Jeni. He tells Jeni that he is a new
father and the woman is thrilled for Bob.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">After
further conversation with Jeni, Bob learns that Jeni recently lost her husband
and is currently unemployed. He tells Jeni that he and his partner Craig, are
making some changes in the office, and asks Jeni if she might be interested in
talking with them about a position in the office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob
tells Jeni that his first responsibility will be the raising of his daughter as
a single father. Jeni is immediately impressed with Bob’s commitment to his
infant daughter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">Bob and Jeni begin to form
a warm friendship and Jeni becomes a great source of strength for Bob. Bob
frequently brings his daughter to his office with him, and more often than not,
Bridgette will walk over to Jeni’s desk and just hang out with her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bridgette
has a very difficult childhood. She deals with not only the issue of
abandonment by her birth mother, but in school, because of her health issues,
she is intellectually slower than other kids her own age. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bridgette
develops a huge inferiority complex which the kids pick up on and take
advantage of. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Not
knowing any better, kids begin to bully and harass Bridgette. The issue of
abandonment by her mother, and the verbal abuse by some of her classmates,
leave a permanent scar on Bridgette’s heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Recognizing
that Bridgette is struggling both in school and with the issue of abandonment
by her mother, Jeni suggests to Bob that perhaps he find a sport or activity
which Bridgette can wrap her arms around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jeni
believes that by doing this, it will help neutralize the challenges that
Bridgette deals with as she is growing up. Jeni tells Bob that in school she
participated in the Olympic sport of Girls-Fast Pitch Softball. And currently
in Jeni’s spare time, Jeni is a pitching instructor in the sport. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jeni
asks Bob if she might take Bridgette over to local ball field and throw the
ball around a bit. Bob appreciates Jeni’s thoughtful gesture and agrees. Right
away, Jeni sees that Bridgette is a natural athlete. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jeni
comments to Bob that if one didn’t know any better, one would think Bridgette
has been playing sports all her life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jeni
and Bridgette quickly begin to develop a warm and loving bond between them. In
many ways, Bridgette begins to look at Jeni as the mother figure that she never
had while growing up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeni, and Bob are now in Bob’s office talking. Bridgette decides that now is as
good a time as any to start a conversation about her dad’s relationship with
Jeni. Bridgette feels that the status quo between her father and Jeni has been
going on long enough. That it’s time to move the relationship forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bridgette
begins the conversation by reminding her dad that Jeni has always been there
for her and her dad. That through Jeni’s actions, Jeni has always expressed her
love for both of them. And that whenever challenges Bridgette goes through, it
is Jeni who is always there for her. Jeni enjoys watching the interaction
between Bob and his daughter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">As
Bob listens to his daughter, he realizes it’s time to get off the dime and show
Jeni how grateful he is for everything that she has done for both he and his daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jeni
tells Bob that she has loved him from the moment they first met. That what
sealed the deal for Jeni was when Bob stepped up to the plate and assumed his
parental responsibility with his daughter when Bridgette and her dad were
abandoned by Bob’s wife.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob
apologizes to Jeni for not recognizing sooner, everything that she has done for
both Bridgette and Bob. He tells Jeni that he too, has loved Jeni for a long
time. Bob asks Jeni to marry him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Before
accepting Bob’s offer of marriage, Jeni decides to give Bob the needle for a
while. Observing what is going on, Bridgette cracks up. Jeni eventually accepts
Bob’s proposal, and they are married shortly thereafter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jeni
has been watching Bob’s mannerisms throughout the conversation. She sees that
Bob is getting a little overwhelmed. Being the gentle soul she is, Jeni
suggests to Bridgette, that perhaps her dad might need a time out for some
fresh air. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">She
suggests to Bridgette, that perhaps they go to the park and work out for a
while. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Almost
overnight Bridgette grabs ahold of the Olympic sport of Girl’s Fast-Pitch
Softball. It’s clear that Bridgette is an incredible talent. Not only does
Bridgette quickly become a standout pitcher, but thanks to Jeni, she is
beginning to shed the insecurities that have haunted Bridgette throughout her
life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">One
afternoon, Bridgette is practicing with her teammates at the ball field, when a
ball gets loose and runs out into the street. Without thinking, Bridgette
chases after the ball. She is hit by an on-coming car and taken to the
hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">The initial concern is for
Bridgette’s life. However, after further examination, it is determined that has
suffered severe injuries to her legs, and the prognosis for a full recovery for
Bridgette is not favorable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">There is concern that
Bridgette might not ever walk again. Bridgette’s parents don’t accept the
doctor’s initial prognosis and neither does Bridgette. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Bridgette handles this
challenge as she has handled all of her challenges in life. Defeat is not an option.
With her dad’s and Jeni’s love and support, Bridgette begins to embark on her
long road to recovery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">She wills herself to get
better and eventually returns to her team. By overcoming this challenge,
Bridgette solidifies her role as the team leader. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">The championship game of the
season is about to begin, and although Bridgette is being heavily recruited by
several college athletic programs, she and her family have yet to make a
decision as to where she will be going to college.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">As Bob and Jeni sit down
before for the start of the game, Bob spots someone on the other side of the
ball filed. He excuses himself from Jeni and walks to where the individual is
sitting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">During the game, and as she
occasionally does, Bridgette looks in the direction of Jeni and her dad. She
notices that her dad is not there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">As Bridgette is walking off
the mound at the end of the inning she still doesn’t see her father. She now
begins to be concerned. After a few minutes she spots her father talking with
someone. The conversation appears to be rather animated. Bridgette, however, is
greatly relieved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The game runs to its conclusion. As Bridgette heads
towards her to teammates to celebrate her team’s victory, her dad approaches
his daughter. Bridgette senses something is wrong. For the moment, Bob can only
look at his daughter. “What is it dad, what’s wrong”? Asks Bridgette.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">After a long pause, Bob tells his daughter that her
mother is here at the ballpark. Bridgette replies by telling her father, that
she knows, she saw her mother watching the game with her dad. There is another
long pause before Bob tells his daughter, that her birth mother, June came to
the game. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Bridgette now has a blank expression on her face. Bob
asks Bridgette if she is interested in meeting her birth mother. Bridgette now
exhibits a solemn expression. She slowly turns and begins to walk away, but
thinks better of it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Bridgette stares at her father for what seems like an
eternity. She is deep in thought. She realizes that the answer she gives her
father might change her life forever. Tears are now running down Bridgette’s
cheeks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bridgette’s
glances over to where June is standing. She looks back at her dad. There is a
long pause. Finally. “No dad, I’m not. You are married to my mother and she’s
standing next to you”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob
stares at his daughter for a moment perhaps waiting for a different response
from his daughter. After a minute or two, Bridgette puts her arms around Jeni
and looks at her, and says, “Jeni is my mother, dad.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">With
that, Bridgette excuses herself and begins to walk towards an adjoining field,
once again deep in thought. She stops for a moment glancing in the direction of
where June is standing watching the festivities.</span></div>
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and Bridgette’s dad now approach Bridgette. They begin to head toward the car.
However, as they are walking, Bridgette begins to lag behind. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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looks in the direction of the first base line. She looks at the ground for a
moment. Bridgette is momentarily torn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">"© 2016 By Bob Houseman. All Rights Reserved or similar”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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