LA Confidential.pdf - Screenplay.com
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INT. 1184 GRETNA GREEN (PATCHETT'S) - LIBRARY - NIGHT<br />
In a silk robe, the unflappable Pierce Patchett smiles<br />
at Exley. Jack stands alongside.<br />
PATCHETT<br />
I believe the Nite Owl's your area<br />
of expertise, Mr. Exley. I saw<br />
you on television getting your<br />
medal.<br />
(turns to Jack)<br />
And you're that other celebrity<br />
Hollywood policeman, aren't you?<br />
A beat. Exley and Jack don't look like they appreciate<br />
being joked with. Patchett finally sighs.<br />
PATCHETT<br />
I'll tell you what I told Officer<br />
White when he asked me about<br />
Susan's death.<br />
EXLEY<br />
(a look to Jack)<br />
Bud White's been here?<br />
PATCHETT<br />
For the last time. I may suborn<br />
women into illicit activities, but<br />
they're handsomely <strong>com</strong>pensated, I<br />
treat them well and make sure the<br />
men they deal with show them every<br />
due respect.<br />
EXLEY<br />
Is the Veronica Lake look-alike<br />
one of your whores?<br />
PATCHETT<br />
A vulgar term, but yes.<br />
EXLEY<br />
What's her name?<br />
Lynn Bracken.<br />
PATCHETT<br />
EXLEY<br />
Why's she seeing Bud White?<br />
PATCHETT<br />
Why do men and women usually see<br />
each other?<br />
EXLEY<br />
Anything else you want to add<br />
before I talk to her?
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