MarilynMarilynMonroereminiscesthestoryofherchildhoodtoherfuturefriend,RalphGreenson.

Episode1:HumbleBeginingsDramaLiamVerSteegThefollowingisbasedontrueevents.However,somedetailshavebeenaddedfordramaticpurposes.2020

SynopsisMarilynMonroereminiscesthestoryofheryouthtohernewpsychiatristDr.RalphGreenson.Shetellshertaleofherstrugglingmotherandhowshemovedfromacruelfamilytoanorphanage.Eventually,she'llmeetherfirsthusband,whohasnothingincommon.

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MARILYN

Drama

LiamVerSteeg

Episode1:HumbleBeginings

Thefollowingisbasedontrueevents.However,somedetailshavebeenaddedfordramaticpurposes.

2020

FADEIN:

EXT.TWENTIETHCENTURYFOXSTUDIOS-DAY.

SUPER.February1st,1961.

MarilynMonroestandsoutsidethestudiowithlotsofreportersandphotographerstakingpicturesandnotesofher.Mrs.Monroe'scurrenthusband,ArthurMillerstandsbyherside.Shehasastutterprobleminherspeech.

REPORTERMrs.Monroe!What'snext?

MARILYNIguessit'dhavetobe?Avacation!

ReporterslaughasMarilynsmiles.

ARTHURIthinkshe'sabittired.

MenmoanasArthurbeginstoguideMarilyntowardstheawaitinglimo.

MARILYNIcandomore.

ARTHURHoney.Youokay?

MARILYNNeverbetterArthur.

Theymakeitintothelimo.Itissurroundedbyphotographers.

ARTHURI'mgonnascheduleanappointmentwithatherapist.

MARILYNIdon'tneedit.

ARTHURYoudothough.Talkingtoyourself,scaredallthetime.SomethingiswrongMarilynandhecanfigureitout.Iknowaguy.

CUTTO:

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INT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-DAY.

MarilynandArthursitonacouchtogether.OppositeisDr.RalphGreenson,psychiatristtothestars.Helookstobeinhisearlyfortieswithasmoothandmildlylongmustache.Heisdrinkingtea.

RALPHMr.Miller,I'mafraidthatyou'llhavetoleave.

MARILYNHestays!

RALPHThenIcannothelpyouMrs.Monroe.Theseareconfidentialmeetingsthatmustbeheldinprivate.

MARILYNItisprivate.

RALPHPrivatemeaningyouandI,alone.Idonotwishtoharmyouortouchyou,justfigureouttheproblem.

RalphstandsalongwithArthur.Mr.MillerexitsknowingthatMarilynisingoodhands.Thedoorclosesbehindhim.Ralphreturnstohisseat,questioningherattitude.

RALPHWhatdoyouhearMrs.Monroe?

MARILYNIhearvoicestellingmetofail.Everyone'soutforme.TogetwhatI'veearned.

RALPHIneedsomeinformationbeforeIcancontinue.Yourstory,Iamnotawareof.Moviesaren'tmything.YournameistheonlythingIknowyouby.

MARILYNWhatstory?

RALPHWhoyouwereMrs.Monroe?

Thereisalongpauseasheinchesforward.WhoisNormaJeaneBaker?

Marilynlooksuptohim,almostcrying.

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EXT.LOSANGELESCOUNTYHOSPITAL-DAY.

SUPER.June1st,1926.

Carsdrivetowardsthehospitalasthecameramovesinonaspecificsection.Itgoesthroughthewindowtorevealawomanlyingonabed,givingbirth.

INT.LOSANGELESCOUNTYHOSPITAL-CONTINUOUS.

Shemoansinpainasnurseshelpdeliverthebaby.Soon,themoaningandpaingoawayasababybeginstocry.LittleMrs.NormaJeaneMortenson.

NURSEShe'shealthymam.Doyouwantmetogetthefather?

GLADYSBAKER

Barelybreathing.No!He'snothere.

NURSEButsurelyhe'dwanttoknow?

GLADYSBAKERIdon'tknowwho.

GladysholdsNormainherarms.Thenurseexits.

GLADYSBAKERI'llcallyou...NormaJeaneMortenson.Thatfits.

CUTTO:

INT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-DAY.

Ralphsitswithhisjournalopened,readyfornotes.

RALPHSoitwasJune1st,1926?

MARILYNItwas.

RALPHAndyou...hada...happychildhood?Couldyourmotheraffordyou?

MARILYNNo.Shewasporeandbroke.Workedforafilmcompanycuttingnegatives.

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RALPHNegatives?

MARILYNAh!Moviereels.

RALPHTellmeaboutyourchildhood.

CUTTO:

EXT.GLADYS'FIRSTHOME-DAY.

Marilynplaysinthefrontyard,alone.Thehouseisrundownandalloldlooking.Itdoesnotreflecttheothernicelookinghousesontheblock.Acouplecomeswalkinguptothefrontdoor.TheysayhellotoMarilyn.

IDAOhlookAlbert,thatmustbeJean!HiJeane.I'mMrs.Bolender.We'regonnatakeyouhome.

IdaandAlbertwalktothefrontdoor.Gladyscomesout.

ALBERTGladys!We'rehereaboutthegirl.

GLADYSBAKERHernameisJeane.She'swonderful,youngbutfulfilling.

ALBERTWealwayswantedababygirl.

GLADYSBAKERTakegoodcareofher.I'lltrytovisitherwheneverpossible.

IDAYou'realwayswelcomed.

IdahugsGladysasAlbertgivesherahandshake.IdaandAlbertwalkawayfromGladys.AlbertliftsJeaneintotheair.Sheisstartled.

IDAYou'llscareherAlbert.

ALBERTOhshe'sjustababy.Comeon.It'sgettinglate!

Albert,Ida,andJeaneallgotoAlbert'scar.ItdrivesoffasGladyswatchesfromherporch.

CUTTO:

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INT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-DAY.

Ralphfinisheswritingsomenotes.

RALPHHowlongdidyoulivethere?

MARILYNIcan'trememberexactlybutitwasn'ttoolong.

RALPHWhathappenednext?

MARILYNMymothergotahouseinHollywood,soImovedinwithher.Canwefinishanothertime?Iwouldn'twantArthurtowait.

RALPHOfcourse.Mrs.Monroe,it'sbeenapleasure.Ilookforwardtoournextmeeting.

Ralphstandskissing,Marilyn'shand.Heguideshertothedoorandopensit.Mrs.MonroeexitsasRalphclosestheitbehindher.

EXT.RALPH'SOFFICEBUILDING-DAY.

Arthuriswaitingbythelimo.Marilynmakesherwayovertohim.Arthuropensthedoor.

ARTHURWasitgood?

MARILYNHejustaskedaboutmychildhood?

Marilynstepsin.Arthurfollows.

ARTHURHeneedsaclearpictureI'mbetting.

MARILYNIdon'tseetheuse.

ARTHURHeyTim,youcango.

Timbeginstodriveaway.

INT.LIMO-DAY.

MarilynrestsnexttoArthur.Sheisexhausted.

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ARTHURHoney,it'stherightthingtodo.It'llhelpfigureoutsomestuff.

MARILYNIt'sjustsoboring.Whycan'thejustplayafilmandthatsolvesalltheproblems.

ARTHUR

Laughing.Thatwouldbeeasier.I'llbringyoubacktomorrow.Soundsgoodandthistime,I'llgoandgetadrinkwhilewaiting.

Thetwokiss.MarilynthenleansonArthur'slegandfallsasleep.ArthurremovesMarilyn'shaircoverandstrokesthecurlylocks.Mrs.Monroeisrelaxedwithhereyesclosed.Shesmiles.

FADETO:

INT.ALBERT'SHOUSE-NIGHT.

SUPER.6yearslater.

Marilynisnow7yearsold.Thedoorbellrings.IdaandAlbertareinthebackroom.Moaningcanbeheard.Marilynanswersthedoor.Gladysisstandingoutfront.

YOUNGMARILYNMommy!

MarilynandGladyshug.

GLADYSBAKERHisweetie.Youbeenagoodgirl?

IdaandAlbertcometothedoor.Albertisbuttoninghisshirtup.

GLADYSBAKERHasshebeengood?

ALBERTAmazingMrs.Baker.Youwereright,sheisperfect!

IDADon'tlethergetcold!

ALBERTWouldyoucomeinsideMrs.Baker?

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AlbertletsGladysinwhoisnowholdingMarilyninherarms.

INT.ALBERT'SHOUSE-CONTINUOUS.

TheymaketheirwayintothelivingroomwhereMarilynplayswithadollhouseasAlbertgetshisdrinkfromthekitchen.HesitsnexttoIdaontheloveseat.GladyssitsonalonelychairbehindMarilyn.

ALBERTHow'sworkbeen?

GLADYSBAKERBetterthanexpected.

IDAThat'sgoodtohere.

GLADYSBAKERHasJeanebeentoschool?

IDANormahasbeenthereforayearortwonow?

GLADYSBAKER

Questioning.YoucallherNorma?

ALBERTItsoundedmore,caringthanJean.Blueisn'tourcolor.

MarilynclimbsintoGladys'arms.

ALBERTIhavebeencurioustowhyyoucameovertoday?It'susuallyonlytheweekend?

GLADYSBAKER

SettingMarilyndown.IhaveboughtahouseandwanttotakeMarilynhome.

ALBERTCanyousupporther?

GLADYSBAKERIwilltrymybest.

IDAShe'sbeenadarling,amiraclebroughtintoourlivesandwethankGodeverydayforherandyou.

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GLADYSBAKERIsthatayesthen?

ALBERTShe'syourdaughter.

GladyspicksupMarilynasAlbertandIdabegintopackherthings.

YOUNGMARILYNWherearewegoingMomma?

GLADYSBAKERHome,withme!

GladyshugsMarilynasAlbertandIdareturnwithherthings.

ALBERTWhere'sthecarMrs.Baker?

CUTTO:

INT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSELA-NIGHT.

ArthurcarriesMarilynintothehouse.ITisdarkoutashetriestotunonthelights.Marilynbeginstowakeup.Arthursetsherdownonthecouchinthelivingroom.

ARTHURIt'salright.Juststaycalm.

MARILYN

Confused.Whathappened?

ARTHURYoufellasleepMarilyn.

MARILYNWhatabouttheguy?

ARTHURThepsychiatristisfinedear.We'llseehimagaintomorrow.

MarilynmoansassheturnsawayfromArthur,facingthebackofthecouch.

ARTHURJustrelax.

MARILYN

Seriously.Iwantadivorce.

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ArthurismortifiedbyMarilyn'scomment.Herubsherback.

ARTHURSurelyyoudon'tmeanthat?

MARILYNYou'reboringArthur.Toopredictableforanyfun.

ARTHUR

Shocked.YoumarriedmeMarilyn.Welovedeachother.Doesn'tthatmattertoyouanymore?

MARILYNYousaidtorelax.

ArthurstepsbackfromMarilynasshebeginstofallasleep.Heturnsoffthelightsasheexitsthescene.

INT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSE-NIGHT.

Marilynstaresupintothestares.

MATCHCUTTO:

EXT.GLADYS'SECONDHOME-DAY.

MarilynandGladysstandatthefrontwalkwaytowardsthehousewiththeirbags.Thedriverinthecarbehindthemgoesoffscreen.

GLADYSBAKERThisisitJeane!

YOUNGMARILYN

Excited.Isitours?

GLADYSBAKERWe'llbesharingitwithafewotherpeople.

YOUNGMARILYNWhycan'twehaveourown?

GladyskneelstoMarilyn'sheight.Sheputsherhandsonhershoulders.

GLADYSBAKERHousesareexpensiveJeane.Theycostalotofmoney.

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YOUNGMARILYNIhopethey'refriendly.

GladyshugsMarilynbeforeshegrabsthebagsandguidesMrs.Monroeinside.

INT.GLADYS'SECONDHOME-CONTINUOUS.

ThecurrentresidentsfreezeasGladysandMarilynputtheirbagsdown.Theysoonstormthem.

GEORGEATKINSON

Excited.Mrs.Baker!Lovelytoseeyou!

GeorgeandhiswifegreetMrs.BakerasNellieshylylooksatMarilyn.

NELLIE

Scared.What'syourname?

YOUNGMARILYN

Unknowinghowtoanswer.Normabutyoucan...callmeJeane!

GeorgeandMaudelookatMarilynwithcutenessastheygrabtheirbags.

GEORGEATKINSONYou'velivedinLAbefore?

Maudeescortsthemtotheirbedroom.MarilynandGladyssharearoomwithtwobedsandnobathroom.

INT.GLADYS'SECONDBEDROOM-CONTINUOUS.

GEORGEATKINSONHereyouareMrs.Baker!

Setsthebagsdown.Ihopeyoulikeit!

GeorgeexitsasGladyssitsonherbed.Marilynjumpsonherleg.

GLADYSBAKER

Proudly.YoulikeitJeane?

YOUNGMARILYN

HuggingGladys.IloveitMother!

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MarilynrunsoutasGladystakesahugesighofrelief,relaxingonthebed.

INT.GLADYS'SECONDHOME-DAY.

Marilynsearchesthroughthehall.Sheholdsadoll,lookingforNellie.AsMarilynreachestheend,noisescomefrombehindacreakeddoor.

GEORGEATKINSON(OFFSCREEN)Holdstill.

Marilyninchescloserasmoaningcanbeheard.Sheisspeechlessashereyespeepthroughthecrevice.

NELLIE

LookingtoMarilyn.Jeane!

GeorgeimmediatelystopsandpushesMarilynoutthedoor,frustratedoverhismistake.Robert,anothermembercomesby.

ROBERT

Continueswalking.Iwouldn'tpeakmyheadinplaces.

YoungMarilynhugsherdoll.

MATCHCUTTO:

INT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSELA-MORNING.

Marilynholdsthesamedoll.Itisnowroughedanddirty.ShekeepsithiddeninaHubbardfromArthur.Mrs.Monroehidesitasfootstepstrickleinthebackgroundtowardsthekitchen.

ARTHUR(OFFSCREEN)Marilyn!

Mrs.Monroeturnsaroundfromthebreakfasttable.

MARILYN

Breathingheavily.Arthur!You'reawake?

ARTHURWhywouldn'tI?

ArthursitsasMarilynpondersanexcuse.

MARILYNJustwondering.

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ARTHUR

Takesbreath.Whatyousaidlastnight,Idon'tbelievethatwasyou.

MARILYNArthur,justforgetaboutit.We'renotmadeforeachother.

ARTHUR

Furiouslystanding.Thenwhy'dyamarryme?Theremust'vebeensomethingthatgotyoureye.Ahoax?

Marilyncoveringherfacewithsadness.

MARILYNIdon'tknowArthur.Just...leavemealone.Please?

Crying.Mychoicesareminealone.

ARTHUR

ComfortingMarilyn.AndIrespectthat.JustsayyoulovemeandI'llneveraskagain.

Marilynrefusestherequest.Shegetsupandrunsintothebedroom.Arthursits,saddenedbyherresponse.

INT.MARILYN'SBEDROOM-DAY.

MarilynweepsasArthurenters.Hesitsonthebedbesidesher.Mrs.Monroe'shairisallmessedup,almostlaughable.

ARTHUR

Rubbingherbareback.Iloveyoudear.You'resoamazing.AnyonewouldwanttomarryyoubutIgotlucky.

ArthurremembershispastasMarilyncombsherhair.

ARTHURWhydidyoumarryme?

Theybothlieinbed,unknowingofthetime.

MARILYNIlovedyouandI...I...Whattimeisit?

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Arthurcheckstheclock.10:33.Theybothspringoutandscrambletheirclothes.

ARTHUR

Exhausted.Wecan'tbelateonyoursecondday!

Theyrunoutthehouse.

EXT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSELA-CONTINUOUS.

TimisgettinganxiousasMarilynandArthurjumpintothebackseat,fightingfortheseatbelts.

ARTHUR

Commanding.Drive!

TIMWhereto?

MARILYNDr.RalphGreenson!

Thecouplelaughasthedriverspeedsdowntheemptyroad.

CUTTO:

INT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-DAY.

MarilynliesonacouchasDr.RalphGreensonpullsachairnexttoher.HehashisnotebookandpencilSheisrelaxedandanxious.

MARILYNComeonRalph!You'retooslow!

RALPH

Settinghischairdown.Yesterday,youfelttiredbutnow,you'reabeast!

MARILYNIt'sgonnabeagreatday!

RALPH

Writing.YouinterestmeMrs.Monroe.

MARILYNMarilyn!CallmeMarilyn!Ihateformality.

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RALPH

Annoyedandforceful.Marilyn!Okay!Madeanote.Soanyways,Ireadsomenewsaboutyouyesterday,tryingtogetapicture.

Marilynbeginstositinasexyposition,revealinghertinyundergarments,

MARILYNOhreally?

RALPHMrs.Monroe,weneedastayformal.

MARILYN

Flirtatious.Who'ssays?

RALPHThatarticleIwastalkingabout,itwasaboutyourmom.

Marilynmovesfromhersexyposition,awaveoffearcomesforher.

MARILYN

Concerned.Whatabouther?

RALPHSoIawakeyou?Itsaidthatyourmotherwashospitalized?

MARILYNThat'snottrue.Shedidn'tgotoahospital.

RALPH

Leaningcloserwithintrigue.ThenwheredidshegoMrs.Monroe?

MARILYNIforgotthenamebutitwasanasylumofsomesort.

EXT.METROPOLITANSTATEHOSPITAL-DAY.

MarilynwithNellieandMaudesitinsideawaitinglikeroom.GeorgeenterswithoutGladys.

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GEORGEATKINSON

Depressed.She'llbealright.

MarilynislostoverthesadnessofMr.Atkinson.

YOUNGMARILYN

Unknowing.Where'smother?

GeorgeheavilyintakesabreathbeforeheholdsMarilyn.

GEORGEATKINSON

Mortified.Jeane,she'snotcomingback.

MarilynstartstopoutasDoctorNicholasenters.Nicholasistallwithnobeard.Hewearsalabcoatandlooksserious.

MAUDE

Concerned.Whencanweseeher?

DR.NICHOLASIwouldn'tsuggestforthegirls.

GEORGEATKINSONSheneedstoseehermother!

DR.NICHOLAS

Beaten.Comewithme.

GeorgekneelstoMarilyn.

GEORGEATKINSONYou'regoingtogowiththedoctorJean.He'lltakeyoutoMother.

MarilynbecomesexcitedasDr.Nicholaswalksheroutintothehall.

INT.METROPOLITANSTATEHOSPITALHALL-CONTINUOUS.

Marilynlooksaroundatallthedifferentroomsfilledwithpatients.Inthemiddleofthebuilding,acafeteriaislocatedwithonlyafewpatientseating.Dr.Nicholasstopsattheendofthehallandunlocksthedoorwithhiskey.

YOUNGMARILYN

Runningin.

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Mommy!

INT.GLADYS'ASYLUMROOM-CONTINUOUS.

Theroomisvacantexceptforabedandawindowfacingtheparkinglot.Gladysstandsbythewindow,toosmalltogetoutof.Shedoesn'tnoticeMarilyn.

GLADYSBAKER

Toherselfandcrazy.IdidallIcan.She'snothereanymore.Helpthem!Helpthem!

MarilynisscaredbyGladys'conversation.

YOUNGMARILYNWhat'swrongwithmommy?

Dr.Nicholasclosesthedoorbehindhim.HesitsonthebedasMarilynjumpsintohislap.

DR.NICHOLASWhat'syournamedear?

YOUNGMARILYNNormabutyoucancallmeJeane.

DR.NICHOLASWellJeane,she'ssick.

YOUNGMARILYN

Hopeful.She'llgetoverit!Iknowit!

DR.NICHOLAS

StaringattheunknowingGladys.It'snotthatkindofsickness.Itcan'tbecured.It'slikeabeesting.Haveyoueverbeenstungbefore?

Marilynthinksaboutthequestion.

YOUNGMARILYN

Surprising.Ithinkso?Itwasyearsago.

DR.NICHOLASWell,whenabeestingsyou,thebeedoesn'tcomeback.Yourmotherwasbitbyamuchbiggerbeeandshewon'tbecominghomeanytimesoon.

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MarilynhopsoffDr.Nicholas'leg.ShehugshermotherwhothenlooksdownandhugsMarilyn.

GLADYSBAKER

Cryinginjoy.Jeane,You'rehere!

DR.NICHOLAS

Standing.Mrs.Baker,youwillnotbeallowedtoseeheruntilwegiveyouthegreenlight.

GLADYSBAKER

Angry.That'snotfair!Theremustbeaway!

DR.NICHOLASI'msorry.I'llgiveyoutwoamomenttosaygoodbye.

Dr.NicholasexitsasGladysandMarilynstillhug.

GLADYSBAKER

Whispering.Helpme!

YOUNGMARILYNHowmother?

GLADYSBAKERIdon'tknow!

Gladysletsgoandsurveystheroom,searchingformics.

GLADYSBAKERThey'rewatchingmeJeane.

YOUNGMARILYNPleasemother,comehome.

Dr.Nicholasenters,waitingforMarilyntowalkawayfromGladys.

DR.NICHOLASTime'sup!

GladyskissesMarilynontheforehead.

GLADYSBAKER

Whispers.Saveme.

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MarilynsaysnothingasshebacksupfromGladys.

DR.NICHOLAS

HoldinghishandoutforMarilyn.Sheneedshelp.Icangiveittoher.Justtrustme.

MarilyntakesDr.Nicholas'handandtheyexitasGladyscrieswithherfaceonthebedpillow.

CUTTO:

INT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-CONTINUOUS.

RalphisastoundedbyMarilyn'sstory.Heisspeechless,droppinghispencil.

RALPH

Speechless.Idon'tknowwhattosay?I'msorry?

MARILYN

Remorseful.Don'tsayaword.It'smylife,notyours.

RALPH

Grabbinghispencil.Forathirtyfiveyearoldwoman,youareverywisesometimes.

MARILYNIthankyouforthat.

MarilynstandsandhugsRalph.

RALPH

Standing.Willyoubebacktomorrow?

MARILYNYou'llhavetowaitandsee.

RALPHIcan'tdothat.IgotappointmentsandyouneedstartschedulingsomebeforeIdropyoufrommylist.

MARILYN

WalkingtoMarilyn.

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Youwon'tdropme.

RALPHAndwhy'sshouldn'tI?

MARILYNYousaidityourself,I'mtoointerestingtoleave.Don'tyouwanttohearwhat'snext?

Ralphsits,knowingthetruth.Hedoesn'trespond.

MARILYN

Smilingflirtatiously.Exactly.

MarilynexitsasRalphbeatshispencilonhisleg.

RALPHWhoareyou?

EXT.RALPH'SOFFICEBUILDING-DAY.

MarilynwaitsforthelimoandArthurunderneaththeentrancecovering.RalphrunsouttowardsMarilyn.

MARILYN

Startled.Ralph!Youalright?

RALPH

Catchinghisbreath.Ineedtoknow!Did...did...your...mother...evercomeback?

Thelimoarrives.Marilyncoversherhairandwalkstowardstheback.Ralphfollows.Marilynentersandrollsdownthewindow.

RALPHPlease?It'llhelpmesleeptonight.

MARILYNNo.

ThelimodrivesoffasMarilynrestsonArthur'sshoulder.

RALPHI'msosorryMrs.Monroe.

Ralphiscompletelyvulnerable,annoyedandconfusedoverMrs.Monroe'sdarkhistory.Hestands,unknowingoftomorrow'smeeting.

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CUTTO:

EXT.METROPOLITANSTATEHOSPITAL-DAY.

Thelimomakesitswaytowardsthehospital.Marilynisconfusedoverthelocation.

MARILYN

Poppingherheadoutthewindow.Wherearewegoing?

DRIVERMr.Millerhasgivenarequest.

MarilynturnstoArthurwithsuspicion.

ARTHURIwantyoutoseeher.It'sthefirststep!

MARILYN

Anxious.Isshehere?

ARTHURWe'reabouttofindout,aren'twe?

ThelimodropsMarilynandArthuroffatthefrontbeforeitdrivesaway.AcrowdswarmsMarilyn.

MAN1

HoldingapictureofMarilyn.Marilyn,willyousignthis?

MARILYN

Grabbingthepictureandhispencil.Ofcourse!

Shesignsitandthendoesothers.Doctorscomeouttopushthefansawayfromher.

DOCTOR1Getback!

DOCTOR2

Holdingpepperspray.Wewilldeploy.

ThecrowddispersesasMarilynstraightensherclothes.Theyenterthehospital.Itlooksthesame.

CUTTO:

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INT.GLADYS'ASYLUMROOM-CONTINUOUS.

AdoctorletsMarilynandArthurenterhermom'sroom.Shesitsonthebedwithacigarettelit.Thedoorclosesbehindthem.

MARILYN

Scared.Hellomother.

GLADYSBAKERAreyoureal?

MarilynstepscloserforGladystocaressherface.

GLADYSBAKER

Tearful.I'vemissedyourvisits.

TurningtoArthur.Who'sthis?

ARTHUR

Goinginforahandshake.ArthurMillermam.

MARILYNMyhusband!

Gladyslooksaround,confused.

GLADYSBAKERYourthird?

MARILYNYes.I'msorryIcouldn'tvisitearlier.It'sjustthat...filming...uhgotbusy.

GLADYSBAKER

Tired.It'salwaysthesameexcusefromyou.AtleastGracecares.

MARILYNWhat'sshegottodowiththis.GracetakesthedailystuffcauseI'mbusytryingtomakemoneyforyoutostayhere.

ARTHUR

HoldingMarilyn.Ithinkit'stimetogo?

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MarilynpushesherselffromArthur.

MARILYN

UpsetandtiredoftalkingtoGladys.I'veturnedoutbetterthanyoueverthought.Iwantyoutogetthehelpyouneed.

Cryingwithsadness.Mom,Iloveyou.

MarilynhugsGladysbutdoesn'tgettheloveback.

GLADYSBAKERDon'tcomebackJeane.

MARILYN

Steppingaway.Youcan'tmeanthat?Mom?

GLADYSBAKERGoandtakeyourgoldenlockssomewhereelse.

MarilyncriesasArthurwalksheroutoftheroom.

INT.METROPOLITANSTATEHOSPITALHALL-CONTINUOUS.

ArthurguidesMarilynthroughtheemptyhall.Gossipandconversationscanbeheardoutsidethemaindoor.

MARILYNItoldyouitwasabadidea.

ARTHURI'msorry.Ithoughtthatitwastime.Iwaswrong.

DoctorssurroundMarilynandArthur.Theentrancedoorsopen.AmassivegroupofpeoplehavegatheredtogetaglimpseofMarilyn.

CUTTO:

EXT.METROPOLITANSTATEHOSPITAL-CONTINUOUS.

Thelimoissurroundedbyfans.Marilynisescortedthroughabodyguardofdoctors.Arthurfollows,keepingittight.Timunlocksthedoorforthecouplewhojumpin.

ARTHURGo!

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Timcarefullymaneuvershiswayaroundthefansandawayfromthehospital.

CUTTO:

INT.MARILYN'SLIMO-CONTINUOUS.

MarilynlooksatthewindowasArthurmirrorsontheopposite.HeholdsMarilyn'slefthand.

ARTHURWebothhaveoursecrets,I'lladmitthatbuttherearesomethingsthatImustknow.

MARILYN

Peacefully.Askaway?

ARTHURYoutalkedaboutagirl,namedGrace.Whoisshe?

MARILYNAfamilyfriend.

ARTHURThere'smoretothestorythanthatisthere?Marilyn,isthere?

MARILYN

Powerfully.Yes!Godyes!Therealwaysis!Grace...

ARTHURShewasafoster,wasn'tshe?

MARILYN

Returnstothewindow.I'mdonetalking.

ARTHURYoucan'tshutmeoutallthetime.I'llfigureitoutoneday,Iguaranteeit.

MARILYNThengoodluck.

Arthurrollsdownhiswindowtryingtosmellthefreshair.

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ARTHUR

LookingtoMarilyn.Yourememberwhenweusedtodothis?

There'snoresponse.Arthurstickshisheadout.

ARTHURIdo.Itwasrightafterthepremiereofthe...uh...whatwasitagain,thesleepless...

MARILYN

Annoyedatthestory.ThePrinceandtheShowgirl.

ARTHURButitwas...

MARILYNItgotrenamed.Andyah,Idorememberthatdayandhowawfulitwas.

MarilynandArthurholdhands,readytomakeout.

ARTHURDidyoulikethatmovie?

MARILYN

Laughingherresponse.Notonebit!Itwassobloodyterrible,ohmyGod.

ARTHUR

Spontaneously.Doyouwantsomeicecreamorcustard?

Tothedriver.HeyTim,canyoutakeustoanicecreamshop?

TIMUh,it'sgonnabeabit.Wefarfromdowntown.

ARTHUR

KissingMarilynintensely.Wegottime.

MarilynrollsuptheprivacydividerbetweenTimthedriverandthecouple.Theymakeout.Timcanhearmoaning.

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TIMYoualrightbackthere?It'salittleloudifyoudon'tmind.

Arthuropensthedivide.

ARTHURLetmedealwiththat.

TIMOfcourse.Weabouttenminutesout.

Marilyn'stopisoffbutnudityisunseen.

ARTHUR

Closingthedivide.Thanksforthenotice.

Timsmiles.

MATCHCUTTO:

EXT.GLADYS'SECONDHOME-DAY.

MarilynandtheAtkinsonsaredrivinghome.MarilynsitsinthebackseatoftheblackcarwithNellie.Whentheyarrive,GeorgecarriesNellieinside,leavingMarilynbyherselfwithMaude.

MAUDEYouwaithere.

MauderunsinasMarilynsearchestheoutsideofthehouse.Shediscoversabackbedroomwindow.

GEORGEATKINSON

ToMaude.Doyouthinkit'stime?

MAUDEHermotherain'tcomingback.

Georgenodsasheexits.Marilynrunstothefrontagain.

GEORGEATKINSONJeane!OhJeane!Whereareyou?

YOUNGMARILYN

Poppingoutofthebackbushes.HereIam!

GeorgepicksupMarilynandguidesherinside.

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INT.GLADYS'SECONDHOMEBACKBEDROOM-CONTINUOUS.

GeorgesetsMarilynonthebedashebeginstoremoveshisbelt.

YOUNGMARILYNWhat'shappeningMr.Atkinson?

GEORGEATKINSONYouwillnotspeakofthistoanyone,ever!

GeorgebeginstoembraceyoungMarilyn.Sheisconfusedandmortifiedoverhisstrangebehavior.NellieandMaudeareinthekitchen,waiting.

YOUNGMARILYN

Crying.Stop!PleaseMr.Atkinson.Please!

Georgestops,breathingheavilyandtired.HeputshisbeltbackonandholdsMarilynverytightly.

GEORGEATKINSONDon'tsayawordJeane.Orelse!

MarilynrunsoutawayfromGeorgewhoisabsolutelyexhausted.

CUTTO:

EXT.ICECREAMSHOP-DAY.

Marilyn,Tim,andArthursitatatable,eatingicecream.Mrs.MonroehasasundaewhileArthurandTimbothholdicecreamcones.

ARTHURWhyasundae?

MARILYN

Lickingherspoon.It'snotasmessy.EverytimeIeaticecream,itgetsallover.

Timfinisheshiscone.

TIM

Standing.AreyoudoneMrs.Monroe?

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MARILYN

PushinghersundaetoTim.You'veknownmeforalongtimeTim.AndyouknowwhatIask?

TIM

GrabbingMarilyn'strash.YesmamIdo.Marilyn,areyoudone?

MARILYNItappearssoTim.

TimthrowsthetrashawayasArthurfinisheshiscone.

ARTHUR

Stilleating.What'syourfavoriteicecreamMarilyn?

MARILYNIdon'tknow?Flavorortype,likeaconeorshake?

ARTHUR

Wipinghishandsonhisshirt.That'strue.Um?Flavor?

MARILYN

Rhetorically.Greatjobatstayingclean.It'salloveryourshirtnow.

ARTHURItmakesitmorefun.Youneveransweredmethough?

MARILYNWhatwasthequestionagain?

Icecreamworkerscomerunningwithpictures.

ARTHURWhatkindof...

ICECREAMMEMBER1

HandingMarilynapenandtinyheadshot.Willyousign?

MARILYNFormyfans,ofcourse!

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Marilynsignsthefivemembersthings.

MARILYN

Surveyingthefans.Isthatit?

ICECREAMMEMBER2ThanksMrs.Monroe!

ThemembersexitasMarilynstartstocry.

ARTHURWhat'swrongdear?

Timgetsintothelimo,readytodrive.

ARTHUR

HuggingMarilyn.You'reperfect!

MARILYNThat'sallanyonewants.Asignature,apicture,whatnext,aphone?

ARTHURYou'rejustscared.Everythingwillbejustfine.

Arthurguidesherintothecar.

INT.MARILYN'SLIMO-CONTINUOUS.

ARTHURYourinsecuritiesaregettingworseeveryday.Abreakisinorder.Thatvacation,lookslikeagoodidea.

Thelimodrives.

MARILYN

HoldingArthur'shands.Wecan'tmissDr.Greenson.Heexpectsus.

ARTHURIthinkhe'llbealrightifwemissafewdays.Youneedit.

MARILYNIt'snotgonnadoanygood.I'llalwaysfeellikethis,fortherestofmylifeand...

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ARTHURJuststop!Nomoreaboutthis.

MarilynisangeredbyArthur'srudecomment.SherelaxesasArthurletsgo.

ARTHUR

ToTim.Takeushome.

TIMYougotitboss.

CUTTO:

EXT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSELA-NIGHT.

MarilynandArthurexitthelimo.Theyarebothexhaustedfromtheday'sactivities.

ARTHURIcanfeelavacationcoming?

MARILYNWecan'tleaveDr.Ralph!

ARTHUR

Unlockingthefrontdoor.He'llbefineandbesides,thereareotherclientstoo.

MARILYN

FallingonArthur'sshoulders.Ineed...

ARTHUR

CatchingMarilyn.Justsitdown.Takeitslow.

MARILYN

Rubbingherhead.Thevoices,they'reback!Theyalwayscomehome.

ARTHUR

Realizing.Novacation.

Marilyncloseshereyes,cryinginpainasArthurshutsthefrontdoor.

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INT.GLADYS'SECONDHOME-DAY.

SUPER.Twoyearslater.

GeorgeentersMarilyn'sroom.Sheissleepingcalmly.

GEORGEATKINSON

Rowdy.Getup!

Marilynsprangsawake.

TEENAGEMARILYN

Nowstuttering.YesMr.Atkinson?

GEORGEATKINSONWasthata...stutter?

TEENAGEMARILYNNosir.

GEORGEATKINSONItwas!Ha.Packyourthings.Wearegoingawayforawhileandyouwillbevisitingmyfriend,Grace.

TEENAGEMARILYN

Mumbling.Ihopeshe'snicerthanyou?

GEORGEATKINSON

GrabbingMarilynangrily.What'dyousaytomegirl?Iwilldoitagain,sodon'tmakeme.

MarilynpusheshimoffherasMaudeenters.

MAUDEYou'lllikeGrace.She'sdifferentthanus.

TEENAGEMARILYNWhenwego?

MAUDERightnow.

MarilynscramblesherthingstogetherandstuffstheminasackasGeorgeandMaudegetthecarready.

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EXT.GLADYS'SECONDHOME-CONTINUOUS.

Marilynwalkswithherthingstowardsthecar.Shelooksbackatthehouseandholdsthemiddlefingeruptoit.

TEENAGEMARILYN

Satisfied.Here'sfornothing.

GEORGEATKINSON(OFFSCREEN)Hurryup!

Marilynentersthecarasitdrivesoffdowntheroad,nevertoseethathouseagain.

CUTTO:

EXT.GRACE'SHOUSE-DAY.

Thecararrivesatthehouse.Itisabeautifultwostoryhousewithpalmtreesliningtheroad.It'swhiteandMarilynisecstatic.

MAUDEJeane,thisisyournewhome!

Marilynrollsdownthewindowfortheyoungwomanwalkingtowardsthebackofthecar.

GRACEYoumustbeJeane?I'mGrace.

GEORGEATKINSONJeane,sayhellotoGrace.Grace,Jeane.Nowgetout!

Marilynhurriesoutwithherpack.Georgespeedsoff.

GRACEHehasanattitudedoesn'the?

TEENAGEMARILYNWhatdoyoudo?

GRACE

Shocked.Noone'severaskedbutIworkatafilmcompany,justlikeyourmotherdid.

MarilynhugsGrace,relievedthatshe'sawayfromtheAtkinsons.

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GRACEDidtheyhurtyou?

TEENAGEMARILYN

Tearingup.Idon'twannatalk.

GRACEYoudon'thaveto.Iunderstand.

MATCHCUTTO:

INT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-CONTINUOUS.

MarilynwearsabluedressandsitsinthechairoppositeofRalph.Dr.Greensonismoreintriguedthanever.

RALPHSoyoustayedwithherfor,howlong?

MARILYN

Comforted.I'mnotsurebutitwasn'ttoolong.

RALPHWhathappenednext?

MARILYN

Nervous.Itdoesn'tgetbetter.

RALPH

LeaningintoMarilynwithcontempt.I'veheardalotofstoriesMrs.Monroeandyour'sisdefinitelyspecialthanmost.I'lldowhateverIcanbutIneedtoknowthefacts.

MARILYNIdidn'tstaylong.Sheputmeup.

RALPH

Sittingback.Putyouup?Like,adoption?

MARILYNAdoption,anorphanage.

INT.LOSANGELESORPHANSHOME-CONTINUOUS.

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TeenageMarilynsitsonabenchalone,watchingtheotherkidsplay.Adoctorsitsnexttoher.

DOCTORTHOMASJeane?Whyyousittingalone?

TEENAGEMARILYNIthelpsmethink.

DOCTORTHOMASAboutwhat?I'mnotatherapistbutIdowanttohelp.

TEENAGEMARILYN

Furious.Sheabandonedme!Sheputmehere!

DOCTORTHOMASWho?Jeane,whatareyousaying?

TEENAGEMARILYNYouwouldn'tunderstand!It'snotlikeyouwereanorphan.Atleast,notatmyage.

DOCTORTHOMASIwasanorphanbutyou'reright,Idon'tknowhowitfeelstobetenyearsolderthananyoneelsebut,wecanhelp.

Marilynstands,annoyedandscared.

TEENAGEMARILYN

Decisive.Idon'twantyourhelpdoc!Leavemebe.

DOCTORTHOMASIt'llonlybringyoupain.

ThereisnoreplyfromMarilynwhohasnowblockedhimout.

DOCTORTHOMAS

Leaving.I'msorryJeane.Itried.

MARILYN(VOICEOVER)Ifeltabandoned,alone,outformyselfwithnotacareintheworldforlittleorphanJeane.

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INT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-CONTINUOUS.

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Ralphstandsfromhischairandplaceshisnotesdown.

MARILYN

Watchingwithcaution.Whatareyoudoing?

RALPH

Lookingoutthewindow.Doyoulikebeinghot?

CUTTO:

EXT.LAFOREST-DAY.

MarilynandRalphwalkthroughthedenseforestontheirwaytowardsapondthatsplashesinthedistance.Fallingwaterisheardinthebackground.

MARILYNWhenyousaidhot,Ithoughtyoumeant,youknow,the...sexytype?

RALPH

Rhetoricallyasking.Ifyou'dratherbeinside,thenwecancertainlydothat.

MARILYN

Quickly.No!No!Ilikeit.SoRalph,youaskallaboutmystorybutIdon'tquestionyours?

RALPHWhatdoyawanttoknowMrs.Monroe?

MARILYN

Amused.Youwantedtorhymehuh?

RALPH

Laughing.Yeah,Idid.IlovesayingMrs.Monroe.Mywifethinksthatit'sthecoolestthingever.Honestly,Ihadnoideawhoyouwereuntilyoucameintomyofficeandcausedahugecommotion.

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MARILYNGladIcouldhelpandRalph,howmanytimesdoIhavetotellyou,callmeMarilyn.

RALPHYou'llhavetokeeptellingmecauseI'llneverrememberthat.

MARILYNIt'snothard.Ohlook,thepond.Andtheducks!

Marilynrunstothepond.Ralphfollowsinaslowjog.

MARILYN

Sittingnexttotheducks.DoyoulikeducksRalph?

RALPH

Catchingabreath.Ican'tsaythatIlovethembuttheyain'ttheworst.

Ralphsits,exhaustedbythespontaneousrun.Thepondareaislushwithalotoftreesandbushesandanimalstokeepthetinyecosystemaliveandwell.

MARILYNSowhat'syourstoryRalph?

RALPHI'mafraidthatit'snowherenearasexcitingasyouris.

MARILYN

Alittlegreedy.Itcan'tbethatbad?

RALPHAlright.Igrewupinanicefamily,onewholovedmeandtookcareofmeandthesiblings.That'sit!

MARILYN

Underwhelmed.That'sactuallyreallyboringbutnicethough.

RALPH

Chuckling.

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Thanksforyourconcern.Arthur'swaiting.

MARILYN

Standing.YoucallhimArthurbutmeMrs.Monroe?

RALPHHe'snotmyclient.Youare.

RalphandMarilynrunbacktowardstheoffice,leavingtheserenityofthepondbehind.

MARILYN

Running.Willweevergoback?

RALPHIt'suptoyouMarilyn.

MARILYN

Glad.Finally!

CUTTO:

EXT.RALPHGREENSON'SOFFICE-DAY.

ThetwocomeoutofthewoodsonlytofaceArthurwaiting.

ARTHURWherewereyouMarilyn?Iwasabouttogetthepolice.

RALPH

Carefully.IapologizeMr.Miller.Iwantedtotakehertoapeacefulspot,justtovisit.

MARILYN

HuggingRalph.IthankyouRalph.Can'twaitfortomorrow!

ARTHURComeonMarilyn,it'stimetogohome.

MarilynentersthecarasArthurapproachesRalph.

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ARTHUR

Threateningly.YouwillnottouchherormakeoutorIwillkillyouonthespot.

RALPH

Notflinching.Iamatherapist.Ihavenointentionofscrewingyourwifeorevengettingthatkindofclose.

ARTHUR

Walkingaway.That'swhatIthought.

ThelimoleavesasRalphmakeshiswayinside.

CUTTO:

INT.LOSANGELESORPHANSHOMEOFFICEROOM-DAY.

SUPER.Iyearlater.

GracesitsacrossfromDoctorThomas.Marilynisnotintheroom.

DOCTORTHOMASMrs.Goddard,IcalledyouhereaboutJeane.She'snotwell.

GRACECallmeGrace.

DOCTORTHOMASOkayGrace,Jeanesitsalonebyherself.Shedon'ttalktoanyone,evenmeanymore.Herstutterisgettingworseandworseaswespeak.

DoctorThomasrevealsadocumentandapen.

GRACE

Questioning.What'sthat?

DOCTORTHOMAS

HandingGracethepen.Herfutureisnothere.It'swithyou.Alovinghome,mother,fatherwhocareforher.

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GRACE

Pushesthepenaway.Ican't!Myjobdoesn'tletme.

DOCTORTHOMASYouwillhavetobecomeastayathomemother,likemostothers.

GRACEI'mnotlikemostothers.Iseekadventure.

DOCTORTHOMAS

Offeringthepenagain.Ifyoucareforherandherfuture,youwillsignitorelse,youhavenoheart.

Gracetakesahugesigh,thinkingoverthedecision.

GRACE

Acceptingthepen.WheredoIsign?

DOCTORTHOMASThebottomofthepage.Youwilltakefullcustodyofthechild.

GRACE

Signing.IwillneedsometimebeforeIcantakeher.

DOCTORTHOMAS

Stands.Takeallthetimeyouneed.

GracefinishessigningandshakesDoctorThomas'hand.

GRACEIsthatit?

DOCTORTHOMASThat'sit.ThankMrs.Goddard.She'llbehappynow.

GRACECanIsseeher?

DOCTORTHOMASFollowme!

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EXT.LOSANGELESORPHANSHOME-DAY.

GraceandDoctorThomasmaketheirwaybacktowardstheplayground.Marilynsitsaloneinashadownexttothedoor,awayfromtheotherkids.

GRACE

Disgusted.She'sallalone!

DOCTORTHOMASThat'swhatItriedtotellyou.She'stoooldforthesekids.

TEENAGEMARILYN

Happily.Grace!

Thetworuntowardseachotherforahug.

TEENAGEMARILYN

HuggingGrace.Imissedyou!

GRACEImissedyoutoo.Igotsomeexcitingnewsforya.

DOCTORTHOMASShehassignedthelegalpapers.You'llbeleavingsoon.

TEENAGEMARILYNWithyou?

GRACE

SteppingawayfromMarilyn.Nottodaybutsoon.Ijustgottafinishupwork.

TEENAGEMARILYNPleasedon'tleavemehere?

GRACEIt'sonlyforabit.Ipromise!

Dr.ThomaswalksGraceoutoftheplaygroundarea.

TEENAGEMARILYN(OFFSCREEN)I'llbewaiting!

MATCHCUTTO:

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EXT.LOSANGELESORPHANSHOME-DAY.

SUPER.TwoMonthslater.

MarilynstandsinfrontoftheorphanagewithdoctorThomas.Thebuildingisatall,almosthospitallike.Acarpullsup.

DOCTORTHOMASThisisitJeane!You'refree.

ThecarstopsasGracestepsout.

GRACEReadyJeane?

Marilynnodsassherunstothebackofthecar.Marilynstuffsherbaginthetrunk.ShethengoestohugGraceagain.EdwinDocGoddardsitsinthefrontseat,anxioustoleave.

DOCTORTHOMASGoodbyeJeane!

TEENAGEMARILYNThanksDr.Thomas,foreverything!

CUTTO:

INT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSELA-NIGHT.

MarilynandArthursitacrossfromeachotheratthediningtable.TheyareeatingburgersfromMcDonald's.

MARILYN

Mouthfilled.PeopletakeMcDonald'stoomuchforgranted.Iloveit!

ARTHURTrychewingfirst.

Marilynsmilesasshechewsherburgerbite.

MARILYN

Deepswallow.Theyshouldaddmoreitemstothismenu.It'dmakeitbetter.

ARTHUR

Pointingtohisrightcheek.Yougottalittlebitof...

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MARILYN

Wipinghercheekwithanapkin.DidIgetit?

ARTHURYep!

MARILYNIhopeyou'renotmadaboutearlier.

ARTHURWhywouldIbemad?

MARILYNForanactress,Icantellwhenpeopleareactingandyou'renodifferent.Thatreallysucked.

ARTHUR

Admitting.Iammad.ThatDoctorisspendingtoomuchtimewithyou.Itain'thealthy.

MARILYN

Mumbling.Orisittheotherwayaround?

ARTHUR

Subtly.Isit?

MARILYNNo.YousaidthatIneededhelpandI'verealizedthatit'sonlyamatteroftimebeforethingsgetworse,so,hehelpsme.

ARTHURBymakinggoogooeyes?

MARILYN

Pissed.Stopit!Justgo!Arthur,I'mtiredofyourjealousy.

ARTHURThat'sabigwordforyou.I'mshockedyoudidn'tstutter.Hasheevennoticedthatyet?

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MARILYN

Ferocious.Getoutofmyhouse!

ARTHUR

Rising.ThisismyhouseMarilyn!Youshouldwatchyourtung.

MARILYNWhatisyourproblem?

ARTHUR

Shouting.Myproblem?Myproblemisthateveryoneinthisentireworldwantstomakeoutwithyou.Andworstofall,Ican'tdoitwithyou.

MARILYNWe'vedoneitbeforeanditdidn'twork.

ARTHURYou'llneverhaveachild!Never!ComeonMarilyn,admitit!You'reagolddiggerwholooksforthebestthingsfromunsuspectingidiotslikemyself.

MarilynthrowshertrashatArthur.Heleapsforher,readytohitMrs.Monroe.

ARTHURYou'reluckythatyou'refamousorelse,Iwould'vekilledyoubynow.

ArthurletsgoofMarilyn.HetakesabreathasMarilynrecuperates.

ARTHUR

Sittingbackdownatthetable.Ourloveisgoneisn'tit?

MARILYN

Cleaningherselfoff.It'sbeengonesincetheShowgirl.

ARTHURDon'tbringthatboyintothis.

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MARILYNWebothknowit'strue.JustgivemewhatIwant.

ARTHURIfIdothat,youwon'thaveaplacetoliveandyou'llbedeadbysunrise.

Marilynwalksout.Arthurdoesn'tfollow.

EXT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSELA-NIGHT.

Marilyncriesbehindthehouse,rememberingasimilarmomentearlieron.

CUTTO:

INT.GRACE'SHOUSE-NIGHT.

GraceandEdwinsittogetherinthelivingroom.Marilynisupstairsinthebedroom.

GRACEHowwasyourdayEdwin?

EDWINBetterthanexpected.Hey,youseenJeane?

GRACE

Cautiouslyavoidingthetruth.Notsincedinner.She'sbeenupstairsIthink.Skippedsupper.

EDWIN

Nervous.Isshescaredofme?

GRACEWhatmakesyouthinkthat?

EDWINYouknowwhatI'vedonetoher.

Gracestands,unresponsivetoEdwin.

EDWINSheneedstoleave.It'snotgoodforheranymore.

GRACE

TurningtoEdwin.Orisitforyou?

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EDWIN

Rising.Ican'tletmyfriendsknoworelse,I'llblockedup.

GRACEWecan'thavethat.

EDWINSheleaves.

GRACEWillAnatakeher?

EDWIN

Blatant.She'syourfriend.Ihateherbuthey,she'llsaveusboth.

Marilynpeaksherheadfrombehindacorner.Thecoupledoesn'tnotice.

GRACEI'mherguardian.Ican'tabandonher!

EDWINShe'sgrownupGrace!What,fourteen,fifteenyearsold?That'snotachildanymore.

Marilynrevealsherself.

EDWIN

Scarredandshocked.Jeane!Howlongyoubeenlistening?

TEENAGEMARILYNLongenough.

GRACESoyouknowaboutleaving?

TEENAGEMARILYNIhaveonecondition.

EDWINWe'llgetyoualltheicecreamyouwant,justsaytheword.

TEENAGEMARILYN

Temptedandfirm.

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Thatsound'sreallygoodactually,butIwantyoutotakecareofmymother.

GRACEIsthatall?

TEENAGEMARILYNSheneedshelp.

GRACE

HuggingMarilyn.Iknow.

TEENAGEMARILYNThat'sit.

MATCHCUTTO:

INT.MARILYNMONROE'SHOUSELA-CONTINUOUS.

Marilynstandsatthebedroomdoorway.Arthurcomesoutofthebathroom.

ARTHUR

Unsuspecting.Marilyn!You'reback?

MARILYN

Firm.Iwillneversleepwithyouagain.Givemethedivorce.We'rethrough!

FADEOUT:

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