Author's Note: I know this is short, but it's just a deleted scene squeezed in between Elle getting kicked out of Callahan's class and Emmett coming out to talk to her so there wasn't a whole lot of time/space for an elaborate scene. As always, your feedback is greatly appreciated and a wonderful motivator so let me know if you're still reading, what you liked and what you're not so keen on. Thanks, guys!
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"Ick, Blood in the Water."
HARVARD COURTYARD - DAY
The doors of Hauser slam as ELLE is kicked out into
the courtyard. The spotlight is on her as she looks
around hopelessly.
ELLE
What does he mean...
(singing)
Blood in the water? Is law that cut
throat? I could not devote my time,
my mind to his quote unquote, ick,
"blood in the water." That just
sounds so gross. But, not my
concern. I'm not here to learn.
Warner is, oh, so close.
The spotlight fades on Elle and turns on Emmett who steps in
front of a tableau classroom scene. Callahan is frozen in a
neck-wringing gesture, the class looks on in horror. Emmett
paces around Callahan, shaking his head.
EMMETT
Why does he push...
(singing)
Blood in the water? Even at its
core, law is so much more. I'd
stress, law's best when you learn
to ignore the "blood in the water."
And that poor girl, Elle. Although
he's a jerk, she's still got to
work. If she wants to do well.
Emmett glances around at the class, his eyes stopping first
on Warner then on Vivienne. He shakes his head then rushes
out of the room.
The spotlight hits Elle again as she crosses the stage.
The door opens and Emmett pops out.
EMMETT
Hey! Woods, comma, Elle...
Continue scene.