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Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

unused footage: scenes 81 - 90


81 INT. CORUSCANT - BAIL ORGANA'S OFFICE - DAY

PADMÉ, BAIL ORGANA, and SENATORS MON MOTHMA, FANG ZAR, TERR TANEEL, and GIDDEAN DANU sit in Senator Organa's office.

BAIL ORGANA
Now that he has control of the Jedi Council, the Chancellor has appointed Governors to oversee all star systems in the Republic.

FANG ZAR
When did this happen?

BAIL ORGANA
The decree was posted this morning.

PADMÉ
Do you think he will dismantle the Senate?

MON MOTHMA
Why bother? As a practical matter, the Senate no longer exists.

GIDDEAN DANU
The constitution is in shreds. Amendment after amendment... executive directives, sometimes a dozen in one day.

BAIL ORGANA
We can't let a thousand years of democracy disappear without a fight.

EVERYONE looks at each other, a little worried at the implications of what was just said.

TERR TANEEL
What are you suggesting?

BAIL ORGANA
I apologize. I didn't mean to sound like a Separatist.

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MON MOTHMA
We are not Separatists trying to leave the Republic. We are loyalists, trying to preserve democracy in the Republic.

BAIL ORGANA
It has become increasingly clear to many of us that the Chancellor has become an enemy of democracy.

PADMÉ
I can't believe it has come to this! Chancellor Palpatine is one of my oldest advisors. He served as my Ambassador when I was Queen.

GIDDEAN DANU
Senator, I fear you underestimate the amount of corruption that has taken hold in the Senate.

MON MOTHMA
The Chancellor has played the Senators well. They know where the power lies, and they will do whatever it takes to share in it. Palpatine has become a dictator and we have helped him to do it.


BAIL ORGANA
We can't sit around debating any longer. We have decided to do what we can to stop it. Senator Mon Mothma and I are putting together an organization...

PADMÉ
Say no more, Senator Organa. I understand. At this point, it's better to leave some things unsaid.

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BAIL ORGANA
Yes. I agree and we must not discuss this with anyone, without everyone in this group agreeing.

MON MOTHMA
That means those closest to you... even family... no one can be told.

They ALL nod their heads.

PADMÉ considers this for a moment.

PADMÉ
Agreed.


87 EXT. CORUSCANT - PADMÉ'S APARTMENT - VERANDA - SUNSET

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Padmé's Speeder pulls up to the landing platform. CAPTAIN TYPHO escorts PADMÉ onto the veranda, where TWO HANDMAIDENS (ELLÉ and MOTEÉ) are waiting. PADMÉ turns to CAPTAIN TYPHO.

PADMÉ( click link for audio)
Thank you, Captain.

CAPTAIN TYPHO
Rest well, My Lady.

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CAPTAIN TYPHO gets back into the Speeder, and it disappears into the cityscape. The HANDMAIDENS, Moteé and Ellé, approach PADMÉ as the SHADOW OF A FIGURE moves in the background.
C-3PO is standing nearby.

PADMÉ
I'll be up in a while.

MOTEÉ
Yes, my lady.

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C-3PO stands, confused, as the HANDMAIDENS turn and exit.

C-3PO
Is there anything I might do for you, my lady?

PADMÉ
Yes, make sure all the security droids are working. Thank you, Threepio.

The golden droid turns and exits.


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PADMÉ stands and watches the sunset. The SHADOWY FIGURE moves toward her. She senses something.

ANAKIN
Beautiful, isn't it?

PADMÉ jumps and turns around.

PADMÉ
You startled me.

He sits next to her on the bench.

ANAKIN
How are you feeling?

PADMÉ He keeps kicking.

ANAKIN
He?! Why do you think it's a boy?

PADMÉ (laughs)
My motherly intuition.

She puts his hand on her belly.

ANAKIN
Whoa! With a kick that strong, it's got to be a girl.

They laugh.

PADMÉ
I heard about your appointment, Anakin. I'm so proud of you.

ANAKIN
I may be on the Council, but... they refused to accept me as a Jedi Master.

PADMÉ
Patience. In time, they will recognize your skills.

ANAKIN
They still treat me as if I were a Padawan learner... they fear my power, that's the problem.

PADMÉ
Anakin...

ANAKIN
Sometimes, I wonder what's happening to the Jedi Order... I think this war is destroying the principles of the Republic.

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