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ANNA
I see.
(pause)
That reality is a real 'no,' isn't it?

WILLIAM
I live in Notting Hill.  You live in
Beverly Hills.  Everyone in the world
knows who you are.  My mother has
trouble remembering my name.

ANNA
Okay.  Fine.  Fine.  Good decision.

Pause.

ANNA
The fame thing isn't really real, you
know.  Don't forget -- I'm also just a
girl.  Standing in front of a boy. 
Asking him to love her.

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ANNA
He was just a friend -- I think we're
still friends.

JEREMY
Yes, the gentleman in the pink shirt.

He is pointing straight at William, who has his hand up.

WILLIAM
Yes -- Miss Scott -- are there any
circumstances in which you two might be
more than just friends?

Anna sees who it is asking.

ANNA
I hoped there might be -- but no, I'm
assured there aren't.

WILLIAM
And what would you say...

JEREMY
No, it's just one question per person.

ANNA
No, let him... ask away.  You were
saying?

WILLIAM
Yes, I just wondered whether if it
turned out that this... person...

OTHER JOURNALIST
(to William)
His name is Thacker.

WILLIAM
Thanks.  I just wondered if Mr. Thacker
realized he'd been a daft prick and got
down on his knees and begged you to
reconsider, whether you would...
reconsider.

We cut to Max, Bella, Bernie and Honey, all watching.  Then back
to Anna.

ANNA
Yes, I'm pretty sure I would.

WILLIAM
That's very good news.  The readers of
'Horse and Hound' will be absolutely
delighted.

Anna whispers something to Jeremy.

JEREMY
Dominic -- if you'd like to ask your
question again?

QUESTIONER 1
Yes -- Anna -- how long are you
intending to stay here in Britain?

Pause.  Anna looks up at William.  He nods.

ANNA
Indefinitely.