AMBER’S SHOCKING DISCOVERY — WHY IS EVELYN IN HER HOUSE?
SCENE 1 — AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL
INT. AMBER AND DAVE’S HOUSE — EVENING
The front door slowly opens.
Amber and Dave step inside after a long day.
Amber places her bag on the table and lets out a tired breath.
Dave closes the door behind them.
For a moment, everything seems normal.
Then Amber suddenly stops.
Her eyes move toward the living room.
Someone is already sitting there.
It’s Evelyn.
Amber’s expression immediately changes.
She looks at Dave.
Then back at Evelyn.
AMBER
Evelyn?
Evelyn slowly looks up.
She gives Amber a calm expression, almost as if she expected her to come home.
AMBER
What is she doing here?
Dave remains silent.
He looks away.
Amber watches him carefully.
AMBER
Dave, I’m asking you something.
Dave doesn’t answer.
Amber’s confusion quickly turns into suspicion.
AMBER
Why are you here?
Evelyn slowly stands.
EVELYN
I just came to talk.
AMBER
Talk?
She looks around the house.
AMBER
You came all the way to my house just to talk?
Evelyn doesn’t respond immediately.
Dave stands behind Amber, clearly uncomfortable.
AMBER
And you’re not going to say anything?
Dave takes a breath.
But before he can speak, Amber raises her hand.
AMBER
No.
She turns toward Evelyn.
AMBER
Let her explain.
SCENE 2 — THE QUESTIONS BEGIN
INT. LIVING ROOM — CONTINUOUS
Amber walks closer to Evelyn.
Her voice remains controlled, but the frustration is obvious.
AMBER
Why do you keep showing up everywhere I go?
Evelyn crosses her arms.
EVELYN
I’m not following you.
AMBER
Really?
She takes another step forward.
AMBER
Because lately, every time I turn around, you’re there.
Evelyn looks toward Dave.
Amber notices.
AMBER
Don’t look at him.
AMBER
I’m talking to you.
A tense silence follows.
DAVE
Amber—
AMBER
What?
Dave struggles to find the right words.
DAVE
I didn’t know she was going to be here.
AMBER
So you’re saying you had nothing to do with this?
Dave nods.
DAVE
I’m telling you the truth.
AMBER
Then why is she here?
Evelyn takes a slow breath.
EVELYN
Because I needed to see you.
AMBER
See me for what?
Evelyn hesitates.
SCENE 3 — EVELYN’S EXPLANATION
Evelyn walks toward the couch and sits down.
Amber remains standing.
Dave stays near the doorway, watching both women.
EVELYN
There are things you don’t know.
AMBER
Then tell me.
Evelyn looks down for a moment.
EVELYN
I never wanted things to become this complicated.
AMBER
You keep saying things like that, but you never explain anything.
EVELYN
Because I was trying to stay away.
AMBER
Stay away?
She gestures around the room.
AMBER
You’re literally in my house.
Evelyn sighs.
EVELYN
I know how this looks.
AMBER
It looks like you’re deliberately getting involved in my life.
Evelyn doesn’t answer.
AMBER
And the worst part is that you keep saying nothing.
DAVE
I didn’t want to make things worse.
AMBER
Keeping secrets always makes things worse.
Dave lowers his eyes.
SCENE 4 — AMBER LOSES PATIENCE
Amber walks toward the kitchen.
She stops and turns around.
AMBER
Let me understand something.
Evelyn watches her.
AMBER
You come to my house.
AMBER
You show up around me.
AMBER
And every time I ask what’s going on, nobody tells me.
AMBER
Why?
Evelyn slowly stands again.
EVELYN
Because I was worried about you.
AMBER
Worried about me?
EVELYN
Yes.
AMBER
Then you should have called me.
Evelyn remains quiet.
AMBER
You shouldn’t have just appeared here.
DAVE
Amber, she wasn’t trying to cause a problem.
AMBER
Then what was she trying to do?
Dave has no answer.
Amber looks between them.
AMBER
Exactly.
AMBER
Nobody wants to tell me anything.
SCENE 5 — A WARNING
Evelyn walks closer to Amber.
EVELYN
Amber, listen to me.
Amber stays silent.
EVELYN
There are things happening behind your back that you need to know about.
Amber’s eyes widen slightly.
AMBER
What things?
Evelyn looks toward Dave.
DAVE
Evelyn.
AMBER
What?
Dave looks nervous.
AMBER
What is she talking about?
Dave remains silent.
AMBER
Dave, please.
DAVE
I didn’t want you getting hurt.
AMBER
Hurt by what?
Dave doesn’t answer.
EVELYN
That’s why I came here.
Amber’s eyes fill with questions.
SCENE 6 — THE FINAL QUESTION
The room becomes completely silent.
Amber slowly walks toward Evelyn.
She stops only a few feet away.
AMBER
Tell me the truth.
Evelyn looks directly into her eyes.
AMBER
What have you been doing behind my back?
Evelyn hesitates.
Dave watches them both.
Amber waits.
Finally, Evelyn opens her mouth.
EVELYN
I found out something about Dave.
Amber immediately looks at Dave.
Dave’s face becomes tense.
AMBER
What did you find out?
Evelyn takes a deep breath.
EVELYN
Something that could change the way you see everything.
Amber stares at Dave.
AMBER
Dave?
Dave doesn’t respond.
Amber’s expression turns from confusion into shock.
She slowly steps backward.
AMBER
Why aren’t you saying anything?
Dave looks down.
AMBER
You promised me you wouldn’t keep things from me.
Dave finally looks up.
DAVE
Amber, let me explain.
Amber shakes her head.
AMBER
No.
She wipes away the emotion from her face.
AMBER
I want the truth first.
Evelyn watches silently.
Dave takes a step toward Amber.
DAVE
You deserve to hear everything from me.
Amber stops him with a look.
AMBER
Then start talking.
The room falls silent again.
Dave looks at Evelyn.
Evelyn looks back at him.
Amber notices the exchange.
Something clearly happened.
Something neither of them has told her.
Amber slowly crosses her arms.
AMBER
I’m waiting.
Dave takes a deep breath.
The truth is finally about to come out.