INSIDE THE BOX Pilot Written by Richard E. Robbins ... - Zen 134237

ROBBINS INSIDE THE BOX PILOT 1/21/09 23.JAKEAnd listen - be careful with Catherinefor a bit. She's got her eye on you,and not in a good way. So keep yourhead down.26 INT. NNC CONFERENCE ROOM -- DAY 26The room is very full. Sam, Kyle, and Jake are there.Catherine enters, followed seconds later by Fred, and Kenneth.She takes a seat at the head of the table. Fred stands behindher, hands on her shoulders - Kenneth hangs behind a bit.FREDMorning everyone.The room goes from quiet to silent.FRED (CONT'D)Thanks for taking time away fromtelling your best vomit jokes to joinme this morning. Those of you whoare decent reporters and care at allabout your pathetic careers, probablyalready know that I've got one footout of here. I wish I could give youa reason good enough for you all tobelieve, but I'm pretty sure that'shopeless. Instead I'm going to followthe long honored Washington traditionand tell you that I intend to spendmore time with my family. If you areconsidering a parting gift to me,please recall my personal motto: singlemalt.Everyone laughs. A few people "boo" the news.FRED (CONT'D)With that said, I'd like to introduceyou to Kenneth Donnegan, whom many ofyou know by reputation from his workat the BBC. Starting more or lessimmediately he will be your new bureauchief. Kenneth brings with him anincredibly distinguished resume. Ihave told him in no uncertain termswhat a remarkable staff he inherits,so please don't make a liar out ofme.Catherine holds her smile on as hard as possible, but no oneis buying it. Everyone glances from her to Kenneth, to Fred.Shocked looks. Quite a few people are trying to secretlytype an e-mail into their Blackberries.