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

ROBBINS INSIDE THE BOX PILOT 1/21/09 49.TANYAI told him I wanted to go to lawschool, and he was excited. He lovesthe law. Said if I could get intoGeorgetown he could pay my tuition.It was all fine until I got pregnant.I was going to drop out, but he wasinsistent that I finish. So he startedsending me money, even before Karenwas born... and it just continuedlike that. I never thought of it asmy money. It was for her.Tanya starts to cry a little. Catherine looks reallyuncomfortable but puts her hand on Tanya's shoulder.TANYA (CONT'D)I'm not dirty laundry. I'm just aprivate person.49 INT. CATHERINE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT 49Catherine opens the door for Jake. She's frantic.CATHERINEThanks for coming. I know it's late.JAKESure, nothing I like more than anangry booty call.CATHERINEStop being mad, I need your help.JAKEAs soon as you apologize.CATHERINEFine. Come in.JAKE"Fine" is not an apology.I'm sorry.CATHERINEJake enters. Catherine has stacks of papers and post-its andphotos and clippings out on her table. She's clearly spenthours with them. She picks up the birth certificate and handsit to Jake. He reads, and looks up in shock.CATHERINE (CONT'D)Yep. He's her father. He paid forher to go to law school. The money hegave her was for her daughter.