GATTACA by Andrew M. Niccol - The Script Source
GATTACA by Andrew M. Niccol - The Script Source
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83.<br />
However, as the Investigator ignores him and walks <strong>by</strong>, we see<br />
a haunted look in Jerome's eyes.<br />
INT. <strong>GATTACA</strong> - TESTING LAB. DAY.<br />
Every available TECHNICIAN is working to accommodate the<br />
testing of the thousand or so PROGRAMMERS. Twelve testing<br />
stations operate simultaneously. A HOMICIDE DETECTIVE<br />
supervises each station. JEROME reaches the head of the<br />
line. He notes an exiting COLLEAGUE holding a cotton ball to<br />
his arm.<br />
A NURSE directs Jerome to LAMAR's testing station. Lamar<br />
deposits the previous patient's labeled vial into a blood<br />
carousel under the watchful eye of a large DETECTIVE, clearly<br />
not relishing his assignment. Jerome rolls up his sleeve.<br />
JEROME<br />
(referring to the<br />
table lined with<br />
syringes)<br />
What's with the plungers, Lamar?<br />
What are you doing, opening a<br />
blood bank?<br />
<strong>The</strong> syringes are clearly not Lamar's idea.<br />
LAMAR<br />
(sarcastic)<br />
<strong>The</strong> gentlemen of law enforcement<br />
are concerned that my testing<br />
methods may have been compromised.<br />
Lamar inserts a fresh syringe into Jerome's arm. As Lamar<br />
draws the blood, Jerome suddenly flinches and flexes his arm<br />
violently, causing the needle to bend and buckle, exiting the<br />
skin from a second puncture point.<br />
Damn!!<br />
JEROME<br />
Having pulled away from Lamar's grasp, Jerome withdraws the<br />
bent needle himself, blood still squirting from his vein.<br />
LAMAR<br />
(grabbing a near<strong>by</strong><br />
wad of gauze)<br />
Jesus--I'm sorry, Jerome.<br />
<strong>The</strong> large Homicide Detective winces and turns away from the<br />
red arcing spray, a splash of blood spattering his shoes.