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REZA, the Persian dishwasher and ELSI the waitress are busy. REZA: Hey, Alejandro! You look happy today! ALEJANDRO: I am! Look! Alejandro reaches over to where the coats and personal belongings are and grabs a folder. REZA: What's that? ALEJANDRO: A certificate from my computer class. He pulls out a computer certificate from Los Angeles Technology Center. Reza, impressed, looks at the certificate. ELSI: Congratulations! ALEJANDRO: Thanks. Finally. REZA: It took a long time, right? ALEJANDRO: Yes. Eighteen months, but I like to work with computers. It's fun. ELSI: More fun than taking care of customers? ALEJANDRO: I like to take care of customers. I don't like to do the dishes. REZA: I hate to do the dishes. MR. COSMO MILLER, the owner walks in. COSMO MILLER: Is it time to work or time to play? Elsie, I need you in the dining area. Now. Alejandro. They get back to work. Elsi exits. COSMO MILLER (CONTINUED): Alejandro? ALEJANDRO: Yes, sir? COSMO MILLER: I was wondering, how are you doing with your computer classes? ALEJANDRO: I have a -- a certificate of completion. See? He shows him the computer certificate. Cosmo Miller looks at it, impressed. COSMO MILLER: Ah, fine. Listen, when you're done here, why don't you come to my office? I want -- I want to speak with you about something very important. ALEJANDRO: Of course, Mr. Miller. Cosmo Miller exits. REZA: Did you hear that? ALEJANDRO: What? REZA: He wants to talk to you in his office. In private. He needs a new assistant manager and wants to promote you. ALEJANDRO: That would be great. I need to make more money. And my car has many problems. REZA: Yes, you will get the promotion! You're perfect for it! ALEJANDRO: (giving in) Well, yes. I admit, I want to be the new assistant manager. REZA: (saluting) My new boss, sir! Alejandro laughs... COSMO'S OFFICE Cosmo Miller is sitting at his desk. Alejandro enters, still holding the folder. Alejandro confidently sits down facing Cosmo Miller. COSMO MILLER: Ah, have a seat, Alejandro. You know I need to hire an assistant manager. ALEJANDRO: Yes sir. COSMO MILLER: It's a very important job. ALEJANDRO: Oh, yes sir. COSMO MILLER: An assistant manager has to work very hard. ALEJANDRO: No problem, sir. COSMO MILLER: That's why I've hired somebody very special... My nephew, Stanley. Alejandro sinks. Cosmo Miller gestures toward the corner, where STANLEY has been all along. Alejandro is stunned. ALEJANDRO: Ne...nephew? COSMO MILLER: Yes, he's -- he's from Texas STANLEY: Hi. COSMO MILLER: Anyway, Alejandro, you like to work with computers. STANLEY: I hate computers. COSMO MILLER: Be quiet, Stanley. Anyway, you know computers and I want you to work with Stanley. ALEJANDRO: (Totally shocked) Yes, I have a certificate from computer school... Dazed, he pulls out the certificate without thinking. COSMO MILLER: Yes, I know. Very impressive, Alejandro. You need to clean tables, so you can go now. Alejandro, still shell-shocked, rises and exits out the door.
