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The conversation revolves around personal milestones, with Margaret announcing her new role as a mother and Henrietta contemplating her busy work life in astronomy. Peter seeks Henrietta's opinion on a star phenomenon, which leads to a moment of connection between them. The dialogue highlights themes of family, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge amidst personal changes.

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silent-sky-script

The conversation revolves around personal milestones, with Margaret announcing her new role as a mother and Henrietta contemplating her busy work life in astronomy. Peter seeks Henrietta's opinion on a star phenomenon, which leads to a moment of connection between them. The dialogue highlights themes of family, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge amidst personal changes.

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MARGARET I think Daddy is happier that I am. And think PETER Oh-yes-Dr.

Pickering and I wanted Miss Leavitt's


of it, you're going to be an aunt. opinion on something of great interest. If I may steal a
moment.
HENRIETTA I'm going to be an aunt. And you. A mother?
Congratulations, Margie, that's such ANNIE You may borrow Miss Leavitt, not steal her.
(Annie coughs at Henrietta. Henrietta hides the letter.) Star PETER Of course. Just an expression.
Name: Alpha Cygnus. Spectral Class A. (Time is passing as
WILLIAMINA Was it?
the sky fills up in swatches. Peter enters again...)
HENRIETTA I'm so glad Dr. Pickering values my opinion. I
PETER Hellohello. Here I come. Coming around.
didn't know he noticed me at all.
WILLIAMINA A lot nowadays.
PETER He did. And does. (He holds a star plate and points
HENRIETTA (putting in her hearing-aid) What's going on? to a spot, but this is obviously just a reason to get close to
her.) I was - We were wondering if you could explain what
PETER Just want to make sure she's -- everyone's oriented. sort of phenomena this might be? I haven't seen anything like
it on the other plates and thought of you that you might offer
WILLIAMINA It's been half a year now. I think she can find some clarity. (She looks. She knows.)
the bathroom.
HENRIETTA Well, Mr. Shaw. That's definitely a scratch.
HENRIETTA Am I doing something wrong, Mr. Shaw?
PETER Is it?
PETER Nono. Of course not. I'm just… curious.
HENRIETTA I'm guessing someone's pocketwatch or
WILLIAMINA Uh-huh. perhaps a belt buckle?
PETER About the... data. PETER A scratch.
WILLIAMINA (to Annie) Oh yes, he's dreaming about the WILLIAMINA We can name it after you if you'd like?
"data."
PETER No need. Glad that's cleared up. Time to go.
ANNIE We're a bit busy today, Mr. Shaw. Unless you have a
message for the room? ANNIE Yes indeed.
HENRIETTA (something in her warms to him) Thank you.
For asking, Mr. Shaw. We're always here if you need us.

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Peter deeply appreciates Henrietta in this moment. He HENRIETTA I should - I will - How did this happen
smiles and leaves just as - Time is passing as the sky fills up already?
in swatches. Another letter.
MARGARET It's April.
MARGARET Henrietta.
HENRIETTA Oh my. Is it? It is.
ANNIE Thirty-two degrees. MARGARET Henrietta, let me tell you, babies are
remarkable.
MARGARET Will we see you for Easter?
HENRIETTA I'm sure but I'm sorry-I'm just so busy.
WILLIAMINA Magnitude: six-point-two
MARGARET Too busy for me?
MARGARET Daddy's asking for you,
HENRIETTA Too busy for me at the moment.
HENRIETTA Spectral Class B.
MARGARET Can't you come home?
MARGARET And I'd love to have you home-
HENRIETTA There are a lot of stars out there.
HENRIETTA Forty-five-
MARGARET But you'd be so proud. I've found my calling!
MARGARET Henrietta, it's-
HENRIETTA Uh-huh.
HENRIETTA Magnitude-
MARGARET I will compose!
MARGARET Henrietta.
HENRIETTA Music? How nice.
HENRIETTA What? Yes. What?
MARGARET When the baby's down and everything's clean
MARGARET I have a son. it's just me and the piano.
HENRIETTA Oh. Oh, Margie. HENRIETTA That's great.
MARGARET His name is Michael. MARGARET It's not a hobby.
HENRIETTA You have a son. HENRIETTA I have to work.
MARGARET You should meet him. MARGARET It's very exciting.

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