SCENE 1 — THE PODCAST OFFICE

The podcast studio is unusually busy. Several girls are gathered around a large table, carefully reading through their contracts before signing them. Papers are spread across the table, pens move from hand to hand, and quiet conversations fill the room.

Everyone appears focused on securing their place on the podcast. The atmosphere is professional, but there is an undeniable sense of anticipation in the room.

Anthony walks inside and looks around. He immediately notices that everyone is busy with paperwork.

One of the girls looks up from her contract.

Anthony nods and looks toward the documents.

The girls return to their paperwork. Anthony walks farther into the room.

She picks up her contract and walks toward him.

SCENE 2 — SHAYLA APPROACHES ANTHONY

Shayla stops beside Anthony, holding several pages in her hands. She looks uncertain and appears to need clarification about something written in the contract.

Shayla hands him the paperwork and points toward a specific section.

Anthony takes the papers and carefully reads the section she is referring to.

Shayla waits while Anthony studies the document. He explains the section to her and makes sure she understands what she is agreeing to.

Shayla nods with relief.

Her eyes immediately fall on Anthony and Shayla. She watches them talking together and notices how comfortable they seem around each other.

SCENE 3 — D’NISHA GETS SUSPICIOUS

Shayla continues asking Anthony a few questions about the contract. Anthony patiently answers each one.

Shayla smiles and takes the papers back.

She walks toward Anthony and Shayla. The atmosphere in the studio changes instantly.

Shayla notices D’Nisha approaching and becomes uncomfortable. Anthony turns around.

D’Nisha looks directly at Shayla before turning her attention back to Anthony.

Shayla looks surprised by the question.

D’Nisha remains unconvinced.

SCENE 4 — THE TENSION RISES

The room becomes increasingly uncomfortable. Several girls stop signing their contracts and begin watching the conversation.

Shayla takes a small step backward.

D’Nisha immediately notices Anthony defending Shayla.

Anthony becomes quiet.

SCENE 5 — D’NISHA LOSES HER TEMPER

D’Nisha stares at Anthony, clearly expecting an explanation.

D’Nisha looks toward Shayla and then back at Anthony.

D’Nisha becomes even more upset.

The entire room falls silent.

Anthony freezes for a moment. Shayla looks shocked, while the other girls stare at D’Nisha in disbelief.

Anthony remains silent.

Anthony looks at her but gives no answer.

SCENE 6 — SHAYLA TRIES TO EXPLAIN

Shayla looks nervous. She knows the situation has become much bigger than the contract conversation.

Shayla takes a breath before responding.

D’Nisha looks back at Anthony.

Anthony remains quiet.

The girls exchange nervous looks. Nobody wants to get involved in the argument.

SCENE 7 — THE UNANSWERED QUESTION

D’Nisha takes a deep breath and tries to control her emotions.

Anthony looks at her.

Anthony appears as though he wants to respond, but he stops himself.

Shayla looks at Anthony, waiting for him to explain himself.

But Anthony remains silent.

D’Nisha slowly shakes her head. Her anger is mixed with disappointment.

Anthony finally looks away.

Anthony looks toward Shayla.

Shayla looks back at him.

D’Nisha notices the exchange.

SCENE 8 — EVERYONE STOPS SIGNING

The girls who had been signing their contracts completely forget about the paperwork.

Every eye is now focused on Anthony, D’Nisha, and Shayla.

The contracts remain scattered across the table, but nobody seems interested in them anymore.

Anthony remains silent.

She turns around and begins walking away.

Shayla looks uncomfortable.

Shayla looks toward the door through which D’Nisha has disappeared.

Anthony remains thoughtful.

SCENE 9 — A MYSTERIOUS ENDING

D’Nisha stands outside the studio, trying to process everything that just happened.

Inside, Anthony looks at the contracts on the table.

Shayla stands quietly nearby.

The atmosphere has completely changed.

Anthony’s refusal to answer has only created more questions.

D’Nisha walks farther away from the studio, still angry and confused.

Back inside, Anthony looks toward the door.

For a moment, it seems like he might follow D’Nisha and explain everything.

But he stays where he is.

Shayla picks up her contract from the table.

Shayla walks away.

Anthony remains alone in the studio, surrounded by the contracts that everyone had been signing only minutes earlier.