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Nathan reaches down for the bag -- his leg gives way on him and he falls on his behind --

DAVID LEE
You hurt, Daddy!?

NATHAN LEE
No, no, I'm allright, son...This damn leg just won't act right no more!

He tries to get up right away but the leg is in such pain, he can't make it --

DAVID LEE
Mama! Mama!

Rebecca and the other children come running toward them --

REBECCA
What's wrong, Nathan?

DAVID LEE 
He can't get up, Mama!

NATHAN LEE
This done happen before. It ain't nothin' -- I just have to wait a minute or two. 

REBECCA 
Is there something I can do to help you?

NATHAN LEE
Yea, just stay where you is...

He supports himself on his right arm and slowly pushes himself up to where he can stand on his foot --

NATHAN LEE (CONT'D)
There, you see!?

REBECCA
I see, allright -- It's time for us to get out of this field.

NATHAN LEE
I just got out here!

REBECCA
It's lunchtime, and I wanna have a talk with you, Nathan Lee. Come on, children...

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