TRIUMVIRATE SE Deleted Scene 2
By The Host
This is an alternate version of the brief scene in which
Davies confronts Dawson about his placement with the Black
Aces. This version is a little longer; Davies isn’t quite
confrontational enough; and Dawson massages Jack’s ego a
little too gratuitously. I also didn’t like Dawson’s brief
monologue. It isn’t much different from the new version,
though.
EXT. UNDERGROUND CITY -- PLEASURE GARDENS
The Pleasure Gardens are breathtaking. Set as they are
within the harshly-lit cavernous dome, they provide a
verdant contrast to the rock and concrete surrounding. Lush
vegetation crawls across the walkways between planters.
Fountains and statues and benches dot the pleasant space.
Hundreds of CITIZENS and OFF-DUTY SOLDIERS congregate in the
space. Within the throng walk Jack Davies and Admiral
Dawson. Every moment or two Dawson is interrupted by an
admirer saluting or saying ‘Hello’ or ‘How do you do?’
DAWSON
So how have you been getting on
with your new wingmates?
DAVIES
Pretty well, I suppose. New
routines take adjusting to, I
guess.
Dawson nods.
DAWSON
I’m glad to hear it.
They continue on in silence a moment or two. Then Davies
speaks.
DAVIES
Sir, why did you put me with that
flight group? They seem so much
more experienced than me.
Dawson smiles.
DAWSON
Perhaps I see a bit of myself in
you, Mr. Davies. And like me, you
could become one of the Fleet’s
great commanders one day, if you
so chose to remain in the
military. And if you receive
proper training. You see, I’ve
placed you in Flight Wing Eleven
more for your sake than for that
of your new companions: within
that circle you will learn more
than you ever could from the most
advanced simulators. Experience
drips from their fingers, and
wisdom. And I have great things in
mind for you, Mr. Davies. Very
great things indeed.
They continue on. Davies thinks hard, then finally stops
walking. Dawson halts with him and turns to him as Davies
reaches into his breast pocket and discretely withdraws the
vial. He holds it up, looks to Dawson, and nods. Dawson
serenely takes it from him.
DAWSON
Thank you, Jack. Thank you.
The Admiral very quickly places the vial in a pocket of his
own uniform.
DAWSON
I’d best see to this.
(He begins to walk away,
looking back to Jack)
Be ready, Mr. Davies. We go to
battle as soon as we can!
The Admiral turns around, almost bumping into a SHORT
SOLDIER that was saluting him, and rushes away.
SCENE ACCESS
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