Morning sunlight fills the quiet living room.

Brooke stands near the window with a small travel bag beside her. She checks her phone and reads a message from Isaiah.

A faint smile appears on her face.

She is excited about seeing him.

But before leaving, Brooke decides to stop by Sharra’s house. She wants to say goodbye and spend a little time with her before continuing her journey.

Brooke picks up her bag and walks toward the door.

BROOKE

I should see Sharra before I leave. It won’t take long.

She grabs her keys and leaves the house.

Brooke arrives outside Sharra’s house.

The neighborhood is peaceful.

Brooke walks toward the front door and notices that it is slightly open.

She slows down.

Her expression changes.

BROOKE

Sharra?

There is no answer.

Brooke knocks softly.

BROOKE

Sharra, it’s me.

Still nothing.

Brooke gently pushes the door open.

She steps inside.

The house is unusually quiet.

BROOKE

Sharra? Are you home?

A faint sound comes from another room.

Brooke stops.

She listens carefully.

Her curiosity grows.

She slowly walks down the hallway.

Brooke reaches the living room entrance.

She suddenly stops.

Sharra is there with her boyfriend. They are sitting close together, sharing an affectionate private moment.

Brooke is completely surprised.

Her eyes widen.

She had not expected to see Sharra with anyone.

Brooke takes a small step backward.

Her bag slips slightly from her shoulder.

Sharra looks up.

She immediately notices Brooke standing in the doorway.

SHARRA

Brooke?

Her boyfriend turns toward the doorway.

The room suddenly becomes silent.

Brooke looks from Sharra to her boyfriend.

She struggles to process what she has just seen.

BROOKE

I… I didn’t know you were with someone.

Sharra quickly stands.

Her face shows embarrassment.

SHARRA

Brooke, wait. It’s not what you think.

Brooke remains near the doorway.

BROOKE

Then what am I supposed to think?

Sharra takes a step toward her.

SHARRA

Please, just let me explain.

Brooke looks away for a moment.

She is not angry as much as shocked.

Sharra’s boyfriend quietly steps away, giving the two women some space.

Brooke places her bag on the floor.

She crosses her arms.

BROOKE

You never told me about him.

Sharra looks down.

SHARRA

I know.

BROOKE

Why?

Sharra takes a breath.

SHARRA

Because I didn’t know how you would react.

Brooke looks at her seriously.

BROOKE

You could have told me the truth.

Sharra nods.

SHARRA

You’re right.

A long silence fills the room.

Brooke looks toward Sharra’s boyfriend.

He gives her a polite nod.

Brooke returns the gesture.

Then she looks back at Sharra.

BROOKE

Is this serious?

Sharra hesitates before answering.

SHARRA

Yes.

Brooke slowly nods.

The surprise on her face begins to fade.

Sharra sits down.

Brooke sits across from her.

The tension remains, but the atmosphere becomes calmer.

SHARRA

I wanted to tell you. I really did.

BROOKE

Then why didn’t you?

Sharra looks toward the floor.

SHARRA

Everything has been complicated lately. I was afraid people would judge me.

Brooke softens.

BROOKE

I’m your friend. You should never be afraid to tell me something like this.

Sharra looks up.

Her eyes become emotional.

SHARRA

I’m sorry.

Brooke takes a breath.

BROOKE

I’m not upset because you have a boyfriend.

She pauses.

BROOKE

I’m upset because you kept it from me.

Sharra nods.

SHARRA

I understand.

Brooke gives her a small smile.

BROOKE

At least now I know the truth.

Sharra smiles back.

The tension slowly disappears.

Sharra’s boyfriend returns to the room.

Brooke stands and picks up her bag.

SHARRA

You’re leaving already?

BROOKE

I still have somewhere important to be.

Sharra smiles knowingly.

SHARRA

Isaiah?

Brooke smiles.

BROOKE

Yes. Isaiah is waiting for me.

Sharra walks her toward the door.

SHARRA

Then you better not keep him waiting.

Brooke laughs softly.

BROOKE

I won’t.

Before leaving, Brooke turns around.

BROOKE

And Sharra?

Sharra looks at her.

SHARRA

Yes?

BROOKE

Next time, tell me the truth before I accidentally walk into another surprise.

Sharra laughs.

SHARRA

Deal.

Both women smile.

Brooke walks outside with her bag.

She stops for a moment and looks back at the house.

She is still processing everything she witnessed.

Her expression becomes thoughtful.

She takes out her phone.

She sees another message from Isaiah.

ISAIAH’S MESSAGE

“Are you on your way?”

Brooke smiles.

She quickly types a response.

BROOKE

“I’m coming.”

She puts her phone away and starts walking.

But after a few steps, she looks back one more time.

Inside the house, Sharra stands near the window with her boyfriend.

Brooke watches them for a moment before turning away.

She continues toward her next destination.

Brooke sits inside her car.

She places her bag beside her and starts the engine.

For a moment, she remains quiet.

The unexpected discovery keeps replaying in her mind.

She smiles slightly.

BROOKE

Sometimes people hide things because they’re scared of being judged.

She looks ahead.

BROOKE

But the truth always finds a way to come out.

Brooke drives away.

The camera remains still as her car disappears down the road.