Written by Jafei Pollitt
LACE
BANK ATTENDANT
MANAGER
INT. BANK - DAY
LACE stands in line in a bank. She is called up to a window.
LACE
Hi.
BANK ATTENDANT
Hello, ma'am. What can I help you with today?
LACE
I have a deposit I’d like to make.
BANK ATTENDANT
Sure thing. Can I have your name and birthdate?
LACE
Lace Astro. Ten, fourteen, nineteen-ninety-eight.
BANK ATTENDANT types info into a computer.
BANK ATTENDANT
Alright, Ms. Astro. I’ve pulled up your account. How much will you be putting in today?
LACE slides a penny across the counter.
LACE
Just this, thanks.
BANK ATTENDANT looks at the penny.
BANK ATTENDANT
One penny?
LACE
Yes, that’s all. Thank you.
BANK ATTENDANT
Um. Alright.
BANK ATTENDANT takes the penny and looks at the computer.
BANK ATTENDANT
Miss. It looks like you have over three million in your savings. You want to deposit one penny?
LACE
Yes, Thank you.
BANK ATTENDANT
I mean. Alright.
BANK ATTENDANT puts one penny into her savings.
BANK ATTENDANT
Would you like a receipt?
LACE
No, that’s okay.
LACE turns around to leave.
BANK ATTENDANT
Wait - ma'am?
LACE
Yes?
BANK ATTENDANT
May I ask why?
LACE
(Lace takes a deep breath)
How do you think I got to three million?
BANK ATTENDANT
(shocked)
One penny-
LACE
Let me say it. Yes. One penny at a time.
LACE turns and walks away slowly. The BANK ATTENDANT starts to cry. The MANAGER walks over to them.
MANAGER
Are you alright, Trace?
BANK ATTENDANT
That woman is so inspiring.
MANAGER
Who was?
BANK ATTENDANT
Lace Astro.
MANAGER
Oh for fucks sake. Her dad's rich. She does that every goddamn week.
END