And the winners are:
Jake - Tie between:
Heath Ledger (37%)
Jude Law (37%)
Margaret - Sally Field (50%)
Thank you for voting!
FADE IN:
EXT. LOG CABIN. MID-1800's - DAY
A young COWBOY rides up to a modest log cabin set on a farm. As he climbs down off his horse, geese snap and chickens CACKLE. A WOMAN his mother's age, opens the door, observing him through a shotgun.
MARGARET
What can I do for you?
JAKE
Well, ma'am. I was wondering if you could use
any help around the farm. Mrs. Johnson sent me.
Margaret studies his thin frame and handsome, but pale face.
JAKE
I notice the roof needs mending.
MARGARET
Have you had anything to eat today?
JAKE
No, ma'am. Not yet.
She gestures he enter the cabin.
INT. KITCHEN. CABIN - DAY
Coffee permeates the kitchen and biscuits sit on the center of the table. Jake quickly glances at the cabin's humble surroundings, then stares at a photo.
MARGARET
Sit down.
JAKE
Thank you.
Awkward silences are exchanged between them as Margaret sets a plate of fried chicken, biscuits, and a cup of coffee before him.
Margaret
What's your name, son?
JAKE
Jake Hadden.
Margaret's eyes widen as she stumbles. Jake quickly assists her to a chair.
JAKE
Are your all right, maw?
She gazes at him, questioning how he knew she was his mother, then notices a pendant around his neck.
MARGARET
Paw gave you that pendant, didn't he?
JAKE
Right before he died.
MARGARET
Died?
She turns to hide her tears.
MARGARET
I gave it to him years ago when...
As she sobs, Jake reaches for her hand.
JAKE
Don't cry, maw.
MARGARET
I should never have left you behind, son.
Can you forgive me?
He hugs her reassuringly.
JAKE
I know it wasn't easy.
As they embrace,
JAKE
I love you, maw.
FADE TO BLACK
**written by petra michelle**
http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/
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crt=ying so early in the mornig - ouch Lovely Sandy
Reminds me of the Jewish saying summarizing a Hassidic tale: The treasure lies at home, but you must travel abroad to find it!:)
Family and forgiveness--2 very important attributes. Good storytelling;)
Before I even looked at the choices, I pictured Jake Gyllanhaal for this!
Awww...that is so sweet and sad!
I'm glad you re-run this one-its one of my favorites because it shows there is hope-even when you may have made the wrong decision.
sweet forgiveness, joyful reunion
I see I made the popular choices in this one! Makes a change! :)
I'm not sure about Jude Law as an actor. I can't decide if I like him or not .. but he seemed right for this.
Yes, I LOVE Joanne Shenandoah! Thank you for the heads up! I am so far behind on casting these scenes--but it's always fun. Btw, what did you think of the Academy AWards?
and a single tear rolls down my cheek......
Have a great day!
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