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A street market is in progress. Behind a lemonade stand, an AFRICAN MAN in his late 20's serves lemonade from a cart. This is TSHOMBE. He has a slight accent, but he works hard on trying to speak English well. JOSE, a 33 year old Latino man, stands next to Tshombe reading a letter. JOSE doesn't try to be funny, but his natural blend of sincerity and distraction often provides humor. JOSE: Yep. The IRS wants to audit you. TSHOMBE: Audit me? What's that? JOSE: They want to talk to you. You're going to have to show them all your receipts. They want to know you're paying all your taxes. TSHOMBE: What receipts? I don't keep receipts. Too much paper. JOSE: Oh, no, no. You should keep receipts. TSHOMBE: Do you keep receipts? JOSE: Of course. Receipts are important. TSHOMBE: Well then what should I do? JOSE: Talk to a tax advisor or an accountant before you go. TSHOMBE: I can't afford that. JOSE: You don't need money. There are many services that offer free help with your taxes. TSHOMBE: Free? JOSE: Yeah. The local library has information on community service centers that offer free help with taxes. You can also get free advice on the Internet. TSHOMBE: Good idea. Hey, look. Isn't that Pat Springdale, the woman on the news? They point to PAT SPRINGDALE, a mid-thirties, attractive, no nonsense newscaster. She works her way to Joe's booth. JOSE: Yes, it is. Maybe she's going to buy something. Give me a sec. Excuse me. Aren't you Pat Springdale? I watch you all the time. You're amazing. Joe walks over to Pat Springdale. JOSE (CONTINUED): Excuse me. Aren't you Pat Springdale? I watch you all the time. You're amazing. PAT SPRINGDALE: Why, thank you. I really like your merchandise. You have wonderful things here. JOSE: Oh, thank you very much. I'll give you the best discount ever. Two for the price of one. Pat looks through the merchandise. Finally she finds something she likes. PAT SPRINGDALE: Well, that's nice of you. And I will take these two rings and these four necklaces. JOSE: Those will look great on you. PAT: Thank you. JOE: Pat, can I call you Pat? PAT: Sure. Jose looks over at Tshombe who shakes his head and smiles at Jose's clownishness. ANNA, a pretty, unassuming shy woman in her 20's approaches. ANNA: Hi. TSHOMBE: Hello. ANNA: Could I have two glasses of lemonade, please? TSHOMBE: Sure. Hey, you are from the new gift shop, right? ANNA: Yes. My grandmother owns it and my aunt Clara is the store manager. I'm just working there for the summer. TSHOMBE: Welcome to the neighborhood. I'm Tshombe. ANNA: Hi, I'm Anna. Jose returns. JOSE: Did you see? Pat Springdale bought a few things? I think she likes me. TSHOMBE: Sure, she does. Joe, this is Anna. Anna is from the new gift store. ANNA: Hi. JOE: Hi, Anna. I'm Joe. ANNA: Hi. Nice to meet you. TSHOMBE: If there is anything we can do to help, let us know. We like to help each other out. MRS. VARGAS: (interrupting) Anna, what are you doing? Come over here right now, please. Anna scurries away. JOSE: I think she likes you. A boutique store that sells various trinkets. Signs throughout announce the GRAND OPENING. Dressed smartly, Mrs. Vargas (50's), stares out the window at Tshombe. MRS. VARGAS: (mutters disgustedly) What were you doing with those men? ANNA: I was just getting some lemonade. They seem very nice. MRS. VARGAS: Well, do they have to be right here in front of my store? I can't sell anything if they're right in front of my store. They need to go to another street. Mrs. Vargas exits her store. Mrs. Vargas approaches Tshombe, who's making lemonade. TSHOMBE: And two cups of ice. MRS. VARGAS: (interrupting) Excuse me. TSHOMBE: Oh, hi. You must be Aunt Clara. Welcome to the neighborhood. If you need any help with anything, just let me know. MRS. VARGAS: It's Mrs. Vargas. And yes, I do need something. I need you to move. TSHOMBE: Excuse me? MRS. VARGAS: You're in front of my store. TSHOMBE: But I've always been here. My customers know I am here. MRS. VARGAS: Not anymore. This is my store and my storefront. TSHOMBE: But this is where I... MRS. VARGAS: There are laws. You can't just set your juice cart anywhere you want. Tshombe takes out his permit. TSHOMBE: I have a permit. And this is lemonade. Very fresh. Would you like some? MRS. VARGAS: I don't like you in front of my store. You will scare my customers. Find somewhere else to sell your juice. Mrs. Vargas turns and walks away. Tshombe sees Anna in Mrs. Vargas window. JOE slides up to Tshombe. JOE: Boy, you've got a way with women. I think she likes you more than Anna. Tshombe, not amused, starts to pack away his cart. TSHOMBE: I'm going. JOE: No, you're not going to move, are you? TSHOMBE: I have to go anyway. I need to get help with my taxes. JOE: Okay. See you tomorrow.
