Footage from the set of
A Winter’s Night
5/2/96

Melanie Summers and Christina Franklin sit while makeup technicians apply their makeup. Christina focuses on reading the script on her lap. Melanie watches Christina in the mirror.

MELANIE

Sorry to hear that your kitchen scene got pulled.

CHRISTINA (nods without looking up)

Yeah. Me too.

MELANIE

You were pretty good in it, I thought.

CHRISTINA

Thanks.

MELANIE

I wouldn’t take it personally. That kind of thing happens all the time.

CHRISTINA (still not looking up)

I’m sure it does.

MELANIE

You still have the scene in the bedroom though, right?

CHRISTINA (her hand pauses on the script
and she finally glances up)

As far as I know.

MELANIE (smiling)

Well, that’s good. So, I understand you’re seeing Johnny now, is that right?

CHRISTINA (warily)

That’s right.

MELANIE

How’s it going?

CHRISTINA

Fine.

MELANIE

That’s good. He seems pretty smitten.

CHRISTINA (awkwardly)

I …

MELANIE

It’s funny. Johnny and I were together for so long, I think people assumed that we would get back together someday. I certainly did. But I’m happy for you both. Just ignore all the crap people are saying.

CHRISTINA

I wasn’t aware that anyone was saying anything.

MELANIE (scoffs)

Oh, sweetie, in this town, someone is always saying something.

Melanie looks at herself in the mirror. She fluffs her hair and then stands up.

MELANIE

Well, I’m done here. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you get to keep your bedroom scene.

CHRISTINA (faintly smiling)

Okay. Thanks.

Melanie turns and waves her hand over her shoulder as she walks away. Christina stares at her retreating form.

CHRISTINA (quietly)

Bitch.