Will's eyes flicker up to the shelf for an instant.
WILL:
Yeah, I read those.
SEAN:
What did you think?
WILL:
I'm not here for a f***in' book report. They're your books, why don't you read 'em?
SEAN:
I did.
WILL:
That must have taken you a long time.
SEAN:
Yeah, it did take me a long time.
Sean says this with pride. His determined stare and confident manner catch Will a bit off guard. Will rises from his chair and goes to the shelf.
WILL:
(looking at book) "A History of the United States, Volume I." If you want to read a real history book, read Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States." That book will knock you on your ass.
SEAN:
How about Noam Chomsky's "Manufacturing Consent?"
WILL:
You people baffle me. You spend all this money on beautiful, fancy books-- and they're the wrong f***in' books.
SEAN:
You think so?
WILL:
Whatever blows your hair back.
Will returns to his chair. Pause.
SEAN:
(indicating cigarette) Guy your age shouldn't smoke so much.
Stunt your growth.
WILL:
You're right. It really gets in the way of my jazzercizing.
Sean does not seem at all affected by Will's attitude. He remains behind the big desk with almost half a smile on his face. Will is aware of Sean's confidence.
