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

ROBBINS INSIDE THE BOX PILOT 1/21/09 4.LAURENI hope you all are ready for a lot ofhard work. The President made a lotof promises on the campaign trail,and for once in Washington, we planon keeping them.While Lauren continues to talk, Kyle finally gets to his seat.He draws quite a few stares. The reporter sitting next tohim leans over to him and talks to him in a low voice.REPORTERMaybe it's just the new podium but Iswear she gets hotter every day.KYLEYeah, I hear podiums are this year'shottest accessory.LAURENThe president's schedule today-OTHER REPORTER(shouting)Lauren, has the President spoken toJustice Fanning about-LAURENBefore any of you start showing off,let me say that no matter how manydrinks you bought me on the campaign,this is my room not yours. Shoutingquestions while I'm speaking isconsidered rude. As for JusticeFanning, the man has been on theSupreme Court for nearly three decadesand his career choices are not theconcern of this White House asstipulated in a document called theUnited States Constitution.(staring them down)This afternoon the President willwelcome leaders from the Congress...7 INT. NNC CONFERENCE ROOM -- DAY 7Cut to a TV monitor showing Lauren at the podium. Pull backto reveal a wall of monitors in the NNC Conference room.Catherine is wrapping up the daily meeting - the huddle.There are twenty five people with their coffee cups, notepads, and Blackberrys.CATHERINETerry, please keep in close touchwith the Supreme Court today on(MORE)