Soft morning sunlight pours through the windows. The house is quiet. Lauren walks in carrying a large breakfast tray — pancakes, eggs, fresh fruit, toast, coffee. She arranged everything herself, and looks pleased with it.

She takes a deep breath and carries the breakfast toward the dining room.

Wayne sits at the table, checking his phone. Lauren walks in and places the tray in front of him. He looks up, surprised.

Wayne looks at the food, impressed.

Wayne puts his phone down and picks up his fork. Lauren watches him carefully, waiting for his reaction. He takes a bite. Pauses. Her smile grows.

Wayne takes another bite. Then, without thinking about how his words might land, he speaks.

Lauren’s smile instantly disappears. Silence fills the room. Her expression shifts from happiness to disbelief.

Wayne puts his fork down.

Wayne doesn’t answer immediately. Lauren folds her arms, clearly hurt.

Lauren laughs bitterly.

Lauren points toward the door.

Wayne freezes. The room becomes completely silent. Lauren looks away, trying to control her emotions. Wayne slowly walks toward her.

Lauren walks toward the kitchen. Wayne follows her.

Lauren begins picking up the empty dishes. Wayne watches her.

Wayne’s expression changes — he realizes she’s mocking his comment.

Wayne takes a breath.

Lauren’s anger softens slightly, but she remains upset.

Lauren looks down. The tension remains.

Lauren sits on the couch. Wayne walks in and sits across from her. Neither speaks for several seconds. Wayne finally breaks the silence.

She looks up.

Lauren’s expression softens.

A brief silence follows. Lauren finally nods. But her mind is still troubled.

D’Nisha sits in the kitchen. Her phone rings. She looks at the screen — it’s Wayne. She answers.

D’Nisha smiles.

Wayne hesitates.

D’Nisha looks confused.

D’Nisha laughs.

They end the call. D’Nisha looks at her phone, confused.

Lauren walks past the hallway. She stops. She sees Wayne putting his phone away. Her expression changes.