Scottie, a retired detective, meets with his old college acquaintance, Gavin Elster. Elster reveals his concern that his wife is being possessed by a dead person and asks Scottie to follow her, despite Scottie's initial skepticism.
INT. GAVIN ELSTER'S OFFICE - (DAY)
SCOTTIE
How'd'you get into the shipbuilding business, Gavin?
ELSTER
I married into it.
(Scottie shoots him a small surprised smile of approval at his frankness, then looks out the window again.)
SCOTTIE
Interesting business.
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