Network - Episode 3.02 - Post-Partum Blues




Network
3x02 - “Post-Partum Blues”


Written By:
Jessica Boggs


FADE IN: 

EXT. MANHATTAN SKYLINE - DAY

An urban area is situated in Staten Island in the middle of New York City.

EXT. NETWORK HEADQUARTERS - DAY

Network headquarters is positioned in the heart of New York City, where traffic is bustling through the morning sky. 

Executives walk in and out of the building. 

INT. BUSINESS HALLWAY - DAY

On the hallway, Holly patrols the halls. Suddenly, she stumbles upon one of the office doors. 

She hears crying, and then opens the door. 

INT. KASEY’S OFFICE - DAY

Kasey wipes back tears in the office. 

Holly walks into the office. 

HOLLY
Is everything okay?

KASEY
I’m fine, Holly. 

Holly crosses her arms. 

Kasey wipes back tears. 

Holly motions closer. 

HOLLY
You don’t sound like you’re fine. I overheard you crying and I just had to check up on you. 

KASEY
Really, I’m fine. 

HOLLY
You know darn well that it is a lie. 

Kasey turns her back to Holly and becomes furious.

KASEY
Look, you have no idea what I’ve been through, okay?

Holly backs up a bit and uncrosses her arms. She sighs and puts her head down.

HOLLY
I actually had a miscarriage. And I know what it’s like to cry pretty much all the time. I still do. Depression sucks. 

From Kasey’s face, fury rises. 

KASEY
Well...people say it’s a phase with motherhood. 

HOLLY
Postpartum depression is not just a phase, Kasey. 

Suddenly, Charlie walks into the office. 

She puts her hands on her hips. 

CHARLIE
Okay, did someone say postpartum depression is a phase? 

KASEY
I didn’t say that Charlie! Butt out!

CHARLIE
In network headquarters, mental health is everyone’s business. Remember when I literally beat Carolyn’s a** and got a 72 hour hold? I take meds now and I don’t always feel fine. 

Kasey then turns to Charlie. 

Holly turns towards Charlie. 

Charlie shrugs. 

HOLLY
Charlie, not everyone has the option to take meds though. It’s good that you got the treatment you needed.

CHARLIE
Well, it’s par for the course. 

Charlie paces towards the door. 

Kasey then walks away from the desk and towards Charlie. 

KASEY
Charlie, I know you are trying to help, but atoning for the incident a few months ago is not going to help. 

CHARLIE
What else am I supposed to tell you? 

KASEY
You told enough. Now go. 

Charlie sighs. She exits the office. 

The door closes. 

Holly crosses her arms again and turns to Kasey. 

HOLLY
Even Charlie senses you are not yourself. You used to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. 

KASEY
Things have changed, Holly. Don’t you need to focus on your wedding with Matt? 

HOLLY
Oh that. We’re not planning a wedding. We’re going to have a small ceremony at the courthouse. It’s nothing special, really. 

Kasey’s face lights up with a smile. 

HOLLY (CONT'D)
Now there’s that smile. 

KASEY
Well…

Kasey frowns. 

HOLLY
I spoke too soon. 

KASEY
I have to suck it up. For the baby’s sake. He needs me. 

Kasey walks out of the office. Holly follows close behind.

INT. BUSINESS HALLWAY - DAY

Kasey stops Charlie, as Charlie walks all the way to her office. 

Charlie then turns around. 

KASEY
I need to apologize. I shouldn’t have used what happened with Carolyn to throw you out of the office. 

CHARLIE
Well, s*** happens. 

Charlie then walks away. 

Kasey sighs, stumped. 

Holly attempts to comfort Kasey. 

On the next episode of Network, we are back in court and it’s a happy occasion. 

FADE OUT
NETWORK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRG Originals and Boggs Productions.


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