SCENE 1 — INT. SHAYLA’S HOUSE — AFTERNOON

The house is quiet.

Shayla sits on the couch, holding her phone. She looks thoughtful as she stares at the screen.

After a moment, she makes a call.

Dave becomes more attentive.

Shayla takes a breath.

Dave pauses.

Shayla looks toward the front door.

Dave is surprised by the invitation.

Shayla lowers her voice.

Dave slowly nods.

She ends the call.

Shayla sits quietly, wondering whether inviting Dave over was the right decision.

SCENE 2 — EXT. SHAYLA’S HOUSE — LATER

Dave pulls up outside.

He steps out and looks around before walking toward the front door.

He knocks.

Shayla opens the door.

For a moment, neither of them speaks.

Dave looks at Shayla differently than he expected.

Something about seeing her again catches him off guard.

Dave enters.

Shayla closes the door.

Dave nods, but his attention remains fixed on Shayla.

A brief silence follows.

Shayla notices his hesitation.

Shayla studies his expression.

SCENE 3 — INT. SHAYLA’S LIVING ROOM — CONTINUOUS

Shayla sits across from Dave.

She explains what she knows about Kai’s father.

Dave listens carefully.

Shayla pauses.

Shayla continues explaining the situation.

The conversation becomes more personal than either of them expected.

Dave notices how comfortable the room feels. He realizes he has been trying to push certain emotions aside.

Dave takes a breath.

Shayla remains quiet.

SCENE 4 — INT. SHAYLA’S HOUSE — LATER

The conversation continues in a quieter part of the house.

Shayla and Dave sit in the room, talking about Kai and his father.

Neither realizes that someone has arrived outside.

A car stops in front of the house.

The front door opens.

Anthony walks inside.

He immediately notices that something is wrong.

He hears voices coming from the room.

Anthony follows the sound.

His expression changes when he sees Dave and Shayla together.

He stops.

Silence fills the room.

Dave stands as well.

Anthony’s expression hardens.

Anthony takes a breath, trying to stay calm.