Julia's Proposition
from Horrible Bosses
Written by Michael Markowitz, Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley

Julia, a sexually aggressive dentist, attempts to manipulate and harass her engaged dental assistant, Dale, while wearing only a lab coat. Dale tries to set professional boundaries while Julia uses blackmail and intimidation to coerce him into a sexual relationship before his wedding.
DALE: You wanted to see --
[He looks up to find Julia sitting at her desk in nothing but an unbuttoned white lab coat]
DALE: Oh, God.
JULIA: Have a seat, Dale.
DALE: Do I have to?
JULIA: Please.
DALE: Look, Julia, this is ridiculous --
JULIA: I know what you’re going to say and that’s exactly what I
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