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

ROBBINS INSIDE THE BOX PILOT 1/21/09 2.JAKE FISHER (30's) appears. He is her antithesis and herright hand. Relaxed and easygoing. Beyond Jake's good looks,he's got that something that women seem to fall for hard. Atwinkle in his eye, a great sense of humor, an easy laugh...charisma. They have a long history, and some palpablechemistry.CATHERINEHey. I'm counting on you to makesure Kyle gets his stand-up done early.I made it through the inaugurationwithout a hitch. I've just got tokeep it flawless a few more days. Nohiccups, ok?JAKEWait, are you finally getting Fred'sjob?CATHERINEStop. I'm not jinxing this. Justget me Kyle's piece before theafternoon call.JAKEI don't think we'll have it by then.He rewrites a lot.As Catherine pulls farther ahead Jake can't help glance downat her legs. She's got great legs. As he glances up theyhave arrived at "the Pit."2 INT. THE PIT -- CONTINUOUS 2The Pit, as it is lovingly known, is the nerve center of theoperation. It's visual eye candy with glass walled officescircling a large cluster of desks. It's always bustling andpulsing with energy. At any time there are at least half adozen DAs (Desk Assistants) and PAs (Production Assistants).Producers crossing, talking on the phone, writing, watchingtape, and drinking a lot of coffee. There are 20 TVs on.Clocks read the time in London, Mecca, Hong Kong, etc. WhenCatherine enters this room, everyone sits up straighter.CATHERINEIt's a two minute spot on thePresident's first day in office. Ifhe has to rewrite that, it's going tobe a very long four years.JAKEIt's Kyle's first day up there. Cutthe guy some slack.