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Characters: Mason and C.C.
Premise: When C.C. called Mason's office, Mason had his secretary, Sarah, lie and say that
he couldn't take the call because he was in a meeting. C.C., not liking being put off like
that, pays Mason I visit persona
C.C.: (Standing in front of Mason's desk) You don't blow me off because of some business
meeting. Damn it, Mason, When I call I expect you to take the call. Now, you work here in the
courthouse, but you also work for me.
Mason: (Seated at his desk). Dad, I'm sorry I didn't get the message that you'd called.
C.C.: What kind of office is this?
Mason: Well, my staff is usually very efficient but they're a little short handed right now.
C.C.: Well, never mind. (Sits down) I have more important things to talk about. Mason, it's time to
buy the Lockridge beachfront property.
Mason: Dad, I know. I've been looking into it.
C.C.: They're hurting for money. It's a buyer's market, and I think we can get it for a song.
Mason: I think I've figured out a way to do just that.
C.C.: You're confident about that.
Mason: (Stands up). Yes. If you let me handle it, I know I can pull it off, but you have to let me do it
my way.
C.C.: I'd like nothing better. If you can get that property, that would make me very proud. That's
prime frontage.
Mason: I can get it.
C.C.: (Stands up). Mason, don't make any promises that you can't keep. There is nothing worse
than a man who falls short on his promises.
Mason: I'll get the property. I promise. Hold me to it. (Walks around to front of the desk). Dad,
there's another thing I want to talk to you about. Glad you're here.
C.C.: All right.
Mason: It's Cruz Castillo that's got me worried.
C.C.: Why Cruz?
Mason: He, uh, doesn't want to come onboard with Capwell Enterprises full time, wants to remain
just a consultant.
C.C.: I know, but I don't think that's a problem.
Mason: Maybe. But he's also a major fan of Joe Perkins.
C.C.: I know. I've already talked to him about that.
Mason: Dad, how can you let him have run of the house, and the stables? He acts like he owns the
place.
C.C.: He has his own place now.
Mason: Well, then, let's cut him loose.
C.C.: (Shakes his head). I can't. I can't forget what he has done for us. Mason, he bailed me out of
a horrendous situation. He risked his own life. I don't care who his friends are. I can't cut him loose.
Mason: He seems to take pleasure in flaunting his friendship with Perkins.
C.C.: That's his style. He's fiery. He's independent. He speaks his own mind. In a way, I admire him
for it. He's a loner. Lots of men who fought their way to the top are like that.
Mason: Well, I admire his courage on the rig, but I don't admire his audacity.
C.C.: Mason, our problem isn't Cruz. It's Joe Perkins.