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

ROBBINS INSIDE THE BOX PILOT 1/21/09 35.Priya is running a beta deck and scanning through footage ofthe story - police searching, crying family, candlelight vigil,etc.SAMThat's the third dead end in threetries. This story is so over.She thinks for a minute, and then has a little smirk. Sheflips her Rolodex to a new number.SAM (CONT'D)Hello Sir. Sam Hathaway. Sorry tobother you on your cell, but I'mworking a lead on the disappearanceof the Kumar girl.(pause)I know girls disappear every day...(pause)Well I've heard that the Indianambassador is going to drive out andmeet with the parents.Sam holds one hand over the phone, and whispers to Priya.SAM (CONT'D)I need the number for the press officeof the Indian Embassy.(back into the phone)Oh, you haven't... Would you? I'd soappreciate it.Sam hangs up. Priya is writing on a post-it.PRIYAWhere did you learn that about theIndian ambassador?SAMI didn't. But if you can't breaknews, you can always try and makenews. It shouldn't be that hard toget the Indian ambassador to feel alittle pressure.Priya smiles, but actually looks a little nervous about thiskind of "reporting." Sam dials another number.SAM (CONT'D)Hello, this is Sam Hathaway at NNC.I've just spoken with AmbassadorRobert's office at the UN. Is ittrue that Ambassador Singh is planningto visit Roopika Kumar's parents?(pause)Well I'm going to need a comment.(MORE)