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behind, unseen by Benny. He looks at papers)

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Bam! Another wrecking ball.

BENNY
Whatta we got here… (reads half to himself) ―State of New York, urban development, certificate of-"
Aagh! (He had turned back from the window and was startled to find Alyson standing right behind
him. Clutches his heart) I‘m an old man ya know.

ALYSON
Can I talk to you?

BENNY
You can always talk to me. (Reads quickly, half to himself)

ALYSON
I just want to say…I appreciate everything you‘ve done for me.

BENNY
I know you do, kid. (Reading) ―Certificate of eminent domain...― (Still reading) Yada yada yada…

ALYSON
And I love that you kind of put me in charge and everything. But I really think I- (moment, he‘s
mumbling/reading to himself) Benny?

BENNY
Talk! I‘m listening! (Reads half to himself) ―You are hereby informed that..."

ALYSON
Hello?

BENNY
―…this does not apply to the regeneration of-―(Reads silently, moment, looks up) ―Does not apply…‖?

ALYSON

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