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Marta is punching in. Cornelio is standing next to the clock. He has an evil grin on his face. CORNELIO: Because you're fired. He has a look of satisfaction while Marta is in total disbelief. After a good "soap-operaey" pause. She speaks. MARTA: Is this a joke? CORNELIO: Oh, no. It's no joke. Let's see, you were absent yesterday. You missed work. You're fired. MARTA: I didn't come in yesterday because I went to my daughter's school to talk to her counselor. CORNELIO: That's so sweet! But sorry, you're still fired. MARTA: Mr. Cook gave me permission. CORNELIO: Well, maybe Mr. Cook gave you permission, but -- good morning, Mr. Cook. MR. AL COOK, 50's, walks in. MR. COOK: What seems to be the problem here, Mr. Flores? CORNELIO: Good.... Good morning, Mr. Cook. Well, Sir, I was letting Marta go. MR. COOK: Letting her go? Where? CORNELIO: I'm firing her, Sir. MR. COOK: Firing her? Why? CORNELIO: Because she didn't come to work yesterday. MR. COOK: But I gave her permission to take the day off. Didn't Dora give you the message? He knows he's been caught. CORNELIO: Oh, you see. I thought Dora was taking the day off. Marta shakes her head in disbelief. MR. COOK: No, Mr. Flores. Marta here is one of our best workers. If she takes the day off, she has a reason. Now, let's get back to work. Marta exits frame. Cornelio is very unhappy. But, it's not over for Cornelio. LUNCH ROOM Marta is sitting at a table ready to eat. Dora wants to hear all about the morning's encounter. DORA: You're lucky Mr. Cook was there. MARTA: Can you believe Cornelio did that? DORA: We have to be careful, Marta. Sometimes Cornelio is very strange. MARTA: I know. DORA: Hey. So how did it go with Vivianna yesterday? MARTA: Oh, it was wonderful. I met with her counselor, Mr. Marcus. And she is now in a special program for excellent students. DORA: So is Juan Carlos. They're probably in the same class. Oh, I knew our kids were smart. See? And you wanted to send Vivianna back to Mexico. Marta smiles. VIVIANA: It's so great you're in this class too. KIM: I know. Do you know who else is in it? Suddenly, JUAN CARLOS, good looking kid and his friend DREW, another good looking kid, enter. Viviana and Kim both stare. VIVIANA: Juan Carlos... KIM: Drew...I think we're going to like this class. JUAN CARLOS: Hi Viviana. VIVIANA: Hi, Juan Carlos. JUAN CARLOS: So, you're in this class too? VIVIANA: Yes. JUAN CARLOS: I'm surprised. I thought this class was for guys only. Drew snickers. VIVIANA: What do you mean by that? JUAN CARLOS: Never mind. VIVIANA: No, wait. Are you saying that women aren't smart enough to take this class? Mr. Marquez enters. MARQUEZ: Welcome. Congratulations. This is the work experience seminar of the gifted program. We will discuss important everyday topics such as work issues and newsworthy events. Oh, before I forget. I want to give you these forms for your parents to fill out and return them as soon as possible. He hands Viviana a big pile of forms. VIVIANA: Wow, why so many forms? MARQUEZ: We need the forms to keep track of everything. VIVIANA: My Mom's not going to like this. Benjamin is getting fired by his boss, BOB. BENJAMIN: I can't help you. I can't help you? What do you mean I can't help you? BOB: Sorry, Ben. This company can't afford irresponsible workers. BENJAMIN: I am not irresponsible. BOB: Let's see. First, you're always late. And you often leave early. BENJAMIN: Often? BOB: Yes. Three times last week. Second, you seldom do your paperwork right. Third, sometimes this job requires you to wear a hard hat. You never wear one. BENJAMIN: Hard hat? Oh, those things look funny. Besides, I don't need one. I am always careful. BOB: Sorry, Ben. You can't make up your own rules. I have to let you go. BENJAMIN: Come on, Bob. Give me one more chance. I have a lot of bills to pay. And a daughter to support. Bob gives Benjamin a look. BOB: Sorry. You've had many chances already. You can pick up your check on the way out. Benjamin knows he's history. He leaves. Benjamin arrives at his apartment and sees an "Eviction Notice" on the door. BENJAMIN: What is this? An eviction notice? I have to move out in thirty days?
