The Pitch at the Gallery and an Unexpected Business Card
Several rows of seats are set up facing a large TV screen. Twenty people sit in the seats, and Steve has his laptop connected to the TV. Among the group is Hillary James, a beautiful woman in her mid-40. Greg stands next to the TV and uses a laser pointer on the screen. Jan stands off to the side and watches.
In the center row, the millionaire we saw un-leash his dog now sits silently waiting for the presentation. He sits wearing sunglasses and playing with Steve’s chewed up iPhone6. The screen goes black, the “B & L Logo” comes up, and Greg gives a little bow. The people all rise and applaud, and then move to give their congratulations. Everyone starts to mill about, and Linda moves forward to offer refreshments.
She eventually slides up next to Jan and hands her a drink. Hillary talks to Steve at length; he clearly has a lot to say. In the background, we see the millionaire leave Steve’s iPhone on his seat and walks away smiling. Greg sees the phone, snatches it and slips it to Steve as he walks by him. “Well-well,” Linda begins, “Jan, looks like Mr.
Geekoid is going to be the next Bill Gates. You going to grab onto him before someone else does?” “Linda, behave! Goodness, there are things in this life more important than mere money.” Jan is slightly nervous now. “Spoken like someone who never had to worry about money.” Linda sneers. “Look, he’s got a good proposal, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to make a million.” Jan is looking at the floor now, thinking.
“Hey, if he makes any money, he should be happy.” Linda leans in and half whispers. “How very supportive of you, Jan.” “Hey, just being honest. Now, come on, let us do our part to win over some investors. Just because I’m realistic doesn’t mean I’m not hopeful.” Jan and Linda chat with the investors. Hillary continues to speak to Steve as Greg joins them.
Jan watches Steve and Hillary suspiciously. Hillary is being slightly flirtatious with Steve and says, “Well, gentlemen, I am impressed. Who was your design team?” “Team?” Steve asks. Greg says pointing at Steve and himself. “You’re looking at...them.” Hillary can’t believe it. She is pleasantly surprised. “You? You two guys.” “Well…” Steve replies, stammering. “It was a joint effort. Greg comes up with ideas, and I...