TEASER

INT. IVORY’S APARTMENT - MORNING

A young woman, IVORY WILSON (28), finishes making coffee and

sits in the kitchen. Ivory sits in the dining room and opens
a folder on the table.

IVORY
Today is really the day.

Ivory glances through the documents in the folder and signs

her signature on the last page.

A tall, muscular man in a business suit, RUBEN MCCAY (31),

walks into the dining room. Ruben stands behind Ivory. Ruben
gently rests his hands on Ivory’s shoulders and kisses her
cheek.

RUBEN
Excited about today?

Ruben smiles.

IVORY
You could say that.

Ivory turns around to look up at Ruben standing behind her.

IVORY (CONT’D)
I’m more nervous than excited, this
has been my dream for awhile. I
just want to make it reality this
time.

RUBEN
And you will. You’re passionate and
a fighter, I’ve never known you to
ever give up.
Ivory rests her hand on top of Ruben’s hand on her left
shoulder.

IVORY
I love you.

RUBEN
I love you too Iv,

Ruben’s phone starts ringing abruptly. Ruben looks at the

caller ID and sighs.
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RUBEN (CONT’D)
It’s the law firm, I gotta go.
Everything is going to go fine babe
so stay positive. Go to work, enjoy
your last day teaching at Berklee
because this is a new start to the
future you’ve always wanted.

IVORY
I know, I know. I’ll try to be more
optimistic. I hope you have a good
day at work.

Ruben bends over and kisses Ivory. Ruben turns away to walk
out the apartment, Ivory pulls him in for another kiss.
IVORY (CONT’D)
Tell Teresa I said hi okay?

Ruben walks out the living room and makes his way to the
front door of the apartment.

RUBEN (O.S.)
Will do! I’ll see you later
tonight.

Ivory finishes drinking her coffee. Ivory grabs her violin

from her bedroom and takes the folder on table. Ivory leaves
the apartment.

EXT/INT. IVORY’S CAR - MORNING

Ivory is driving in her car to Berklee College. Ivory turns

on the radio and listens to music. She sings the words of the
song while tapping her fingers on the steering wheel.

IVORY
Suite lifee. Suite life.

Ivory makes a turn. Ivory rubs her shoulder and grunts from a
strange excruciating ache in her shoulders.

Ivory pulls into the parking lot of Berklee College. Ivory

parks her car and gets out.

A young student waves at Ivory. Ivory waves back and smiles.

Ivory’s phone starts ringing, Ivory reaches into her pocket
and answers the call.

IVORY (CONT’D)
Hello?

A man with a deep voice begins to speak on the phone.

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DISPATCHER
Hello? Is this Ivory Wilson?

IVORY
Yes it is. Who am I speaking to?

Ivory quietly listens to everything the dispatcher is saying.

Ivory tears up and falls on to the ground. She starts sobbing
uncontrollably.

IVORY (CONT’D)
No! No! No.

TEASER ENDS
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ACT ONE

EXT/INT. IVORY'S APARTMENT - NEW YORK - MID MORNING

An alarm goes off, waking Ivory up. Ivory yawns, stretching

her arms and sits up in bed. Ivory grabs her phone to check
the time. Ivory scrolls through her text message
notifications before turning her phone off.

Ivory looks over at her violin, sitting in the corner of the

room. She stares at the violin case in contemplation. She
frowns.

Ivory’s small, energetic dog, HILDEGARD, runs into her

bedroom and jumps on her bed. Hildegard licks Ivory’s face.

IVORY
You’re too cute for me to resist
you.

Ivory slightly smiles before it fades away. Ivory pets her

dog. Ivory moves Hildegard aside and gets out of bed. Ivory
walks into her bathroom and brushes her teeth.

Ivory looks at herself in the mirror. Ivory grabs her

slippers and leaves her apartment to check her mailbox.

EXT/INT. IVORY’S APARTMENT COMPLEX - NEW YORK - MID MORNING

Ivory walks over to her mailbox. Ivory opens the mailbox with
her key. Ivory checks the mailbox, taking out condolence
letters addressed to her in regards to Ruben.

Ivory takes a deep breath before closing the mailbox. A

middle-aged older man waves at Ivory before entering his
apartment.

NEIGHBOR
Hey Ms. Wilson. How you doing?

Ivory waves back unenthusiastically. Ivory tries to avoid

responding to her neighbor but doesn’t want to be rude.

IVORY
Hi, I’m doing alright. Thanks.

Ivory walks back up to her apartment.

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EXT/INT. EMERLY SOCIAL WORK - FLORIDA - MID-MORNING

A youthful, small petite woman, JUDY DANIELS (32), in a

business casual clothing exits her car. Judy walks into work
and heads to her cubicle. An average height, overweight,
older man, MR. FLETCHER (44), walks over to Judy’s cubicle.

MR. FLETCHER
Judy, please meet me in my office.
I have a new case I’d like you to
begin working on.

JUDY
Okay sir, no problem. I’ll be there
in a second.

Mr. Fletcher walks off and enters his office.

Judy takes off her jacket and places it on the back of her
chair. She puts her handbag on her desk and walks to Mr.
Fletcher’s office.

JUDY (CONT’D)
Here I am. (smiles)
So what’s this new case?

MR. FLETCHER
Wonderful. So there’s a family, not
too far from here. The father is
abusive towards the mother and the
child.

JUDY
Oh my god. That’s terrible. What’s
the latest update on their
situation? The mother and the child
need to be taken out of that
environment immediately.

MR. FLETCHER
As of right now, the mother took
her son and is staying with a
family member. However, the father
is still in the picture.

Judy shakes her head in disgust.

JUDY
I’ll get right on it and see what I
can do.

Mr. Fletcher hands Judy the case folder. Judy takes the
folder and glances at the names of the family on the flap of
it.
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MR. FLETCHER
Great. Notify me once you’ve
completed the case or if you have
any additional questions.

JUDY
I will definitely do that. Thanks.

Judy walks out of Mr. Fletcher’s office. Judy sits back down
in her cubicle. Judy looks through the case folder and reads
the files. Judy does research on her computer.

Judy grabs a pencil from her pencil holder. She writes down
strategies for helping the family.

Judy starts writing but takes a pause. Judy taps her pencil
on her desk, finding it difficult to concentrate. Judy looks
over at a photo of her and her boyfriend. Judy starts to cry.
Judy uses a napkin to wipe her tears away, she looks around
hoping no one saw. Judy closes the case folder and grabs her
handbag and jacket.

Judy walks to Mr. Fletcher’s office in distress. Judy knocks

on the door.

JUDY (CONT’D)
I’m sorry to bother you.

Judy walks into Mr. Fletcher’s office. Mr. Fletcher looks at

Judy with a concerned look on his face.

MR. FLETCHER
Everything alright Judy?

JUDY
It’s nothing serious. There’s just
stuff going on at home. I know that
I have to finish that case but I
was wondering if I could have the
day off? I just need some personal
time right now.
MR. FLETCHER
Yeah, absolutely. If you need more
time, I can give you an extension
on the case?

JUDY
Thank you Mr. Fletcher. That would
mean a lot.
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MR. FLETCHER
You’re one of my best employees.
Besides, it’s best to deal with the
things that are taking a toll on
you. I’ve been there.

Judy smiles at Mr. Fletcher. Judy leaves the building and

calls her brother, Keenan.

JUDY
Hey. Are you free right now? I’m
not doing okay.

Judy’s voice breaks as she tries to stop herself from crying.

EXT/INT. IVORY’S APARTMENT - NEW YORK - DAY

Ivory is sitting on the couch with her dog, Hildegard. A

sitcom is playing in the background. Ivory pets Hildegard and
eats popcorn from a bowl in her lap.

Ivory laughs at the jokes from the sitcom. Ivory turns off
her television when the sitcom ends. Ivory kisses Hildegard’s
head and walks to her bedroom. Ivory takes out her violin
from the violin case. Ivory places out composed sheet music
dedicated to Ruben.

Ivory sits and takes a deep breath. Ivory plays the sheet
music passionately. Ivory becomes more relaxed with each
movement she makes. Ivory pauses and stops playing before
reaching the end of the song.

Ivory starts to get sad.

IVORY
Ruben- I miss you so much.

Ivory receives a text message from her friend, Olivia. Ivory

reads the message and calls Olivia.

IVORY (CONT’D)
Hey Liv.

OLIVIA (O.S.)
Heyy! What are you doing right now?
I hope you’re not doing anything
right now.

IVORY
You’re in luck.
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OLIVIA (O.S.)
Good because I’m outside your
building.

A distinct, beeping noise is heard outside Ivory’s apartment.

Ivory looks out her bedroom window. Ivory glances at Olivia
in her car in the parking lot.

IVORY
You love surprises don’t you?

OLIVIA (O.S.)
That’s not the only thing I love.
Do you know what time it is?

Ivory checks the lock screen of her cellphone. She notices

the time and rolls her eyes while laughing.

IVORY
Are you trying to invite me to
brunch right now?

OLIVIA (O.S.)
Hell yes. And I won’t take no for
an answer so you should go ahead
and get changed.

IVORY
I don’t know if going out and
drinking is the best idea. Maybe
I’ll just stay in today and cuddle
with Hildegard.

OLIVIA
Iv, please. It’ll be fun and I miss
you. Don’t make me beg to hang out
with my bestfriend.

IVORY
You don’t make this easy do you?
Fine I’ll go.

OLIVIA
Yay! I’ll be waiting outside. Bye.

Ivory hangs up the phone and rushes to get changed. Ivory

puts on her clothes and shoes. Ivory grabs her keys and
leaves the apartment.
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EXT/INT. RUSSIAN TEA ROOM - NEW YORK - DAY

Ivory eats her meal and sips her mimosa. A ditzy, bubbly,
talkative woman, OLIVIA GOMEZ (27), pours mimosa into her
glass from the pitcher. Olivia takes a sip of her drink and
looks over at Ivory.

OLIVIA
So, let’s be real for a second. How
are you doing? I know how much pain
Ruben’s death had on you.

IVORY
Honestly, I feel lost. I feel like
my life was finally where it needed
to be and suddenly all of completed
puzzle pieces were scattered.

Ivory looks down at the table. Ivory struggles to find words

to describe her emotions.

IVORY (CONT’D)
It’s as if, everything I did and
worked towards was for nothing.
(tears up) He was everything to me
but even I couldn’t keep him alive.

OLIVIA
You can’t blame yourself for
something you had no control over.
No one could have known that he’d
be in an accident.

Olivia reaches for Ivory’s hand and rests her hand on

Ivory’s. Ivory sniffles.

IVORY
I just wish I had more time with
him. He was my fiancé. We planned
to start a family together The
thought of having to do that with
anyone other than him is
heartbreaking.

OLIVIA
I know Iv, I wish you did too. All
I want is you to be happy. It hurts
me to see you in pain.

IVORY
I hate being like this. I’ve been
so depressed lately. It’s hard to
find pleasure in anything anymore.
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OLIVIA
Even with music? You haven’t been
playing your violin at all?

IVORY
I try but I just can’t seem to find
motivation. I’m just not feeling
like myself.

Olivia looks at Ivory in concern. Olivia frowns.

OLIVIA
Ivory not playing music? That’s not
like you. What about the song you
wrote for Ruben?

IVORY
I haven’t gotten far yet. I guess
you can say I’m having writer’s
block. It’s been like this for a
few months.

Ivory shows Olivia photos of the progress on her composed

music on her phone.

OLIVIA
It won’t be like this forever. I’m
worried Iv, I’m always working and
you’re alone in your apartment. I
just don't want you to be closed
off from the world.

IVORY
I just need time to heal and focus
on myself.

OLIVIA
That reminds me, I think you should
go on a vacation. I know what
you’re going to say. I think it
would be good for you to relax and
not be reminded of what you’ve
lost.

IVORY
I don’t know Olivia. I’ve taken
your suggestions before and they
don’t always go well.

OLIVIA
You can trust me. A few of my
coworkers have been talking about
resorts and retreats they’ve been
to.
(MORE)
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OLIVIA (CONT’D)
I decided to find them online so I
can send you a few that you could
think about.

Olivia shows Ivory online brochures of retreats she found.

Ivory is intrigued by the locations and finds herself
considering it.

IVORY
The locations do look really nice.

OLIVIA
See? I told you I wasn’t going to
disappoint.

IVORY
I’ll look into it. I’m not going to
make any promises but you’re right.
A break to take my mind off of
things would be helpful.

Olivia winks at Ivory and shrugs.

EXT/INT. JUDY’S TOWNHOUSE - FLORIDA - DAY

Judy sits on the couch, using her blanket as a cocoon and

wrapping around her. Judy’s brother, a tall, average built
man, KEENAN DANIELS (29), walks over to the couch. Keenan
sets two mugs of tea down on the table.

JUDY
Thanks Keenan.

KEENAN
No problem sis. Are you feeling
better?

JUDY
A little bit. This is my favorite
tea. Chamomile tea, I remember when
mom used to make this for us when
we were little.

KEENAN
It always helped comfort me.

JUDY
I need all the comfort right now.
Andrew and I are pulling away from
each other. Well, he’s more so
pulling away from me.
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KEENAN
Do you think it’s stress from his
firm? Or do you think it’s because
of-

Keenan pauses before continuing to be respectful. Judy takes

notice.

JUDY
The miscarriages?

KEENAN
Yeah. That.

JUDY
It has to be because of that. The
miscarriages have taken a toll on
both of us. I’ve always dreamed of
being able to start a family with
him and not being able to have that
is a fucking nightmare.

KEENAN
He needs to consider you. Judy,
you’ve been trying and trying to
have children for him. All he’s
doing is taking out his anger on
you by not being by your side.

JUDY
But I can’t force him to want to
work on our relationship. I call
him and he doesn’t answer. He
barely even comes home anymore.

Keenan shakes his head in frustration.

JUDY (CONT’D)
I feel so alone Keenan. It’s like
I’m fighting a losing battle.
KEENAN
You’re not. I know you both love
each other, you’re just going
through a rough patch.

Keenan reaches over and hugs Judy. Judy embraces the hug and
holds Keenan tight.

KEENAN (CONT’D)
I have something that might cheer
you up. Stay right there.
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Keenan gets up from the couch and walks over to front door.
Keenan picks up a covered up painting from the floor. Keenan
takes the painting back over to the couch and sits. Judy
stares at him in anticipation.

KEENAN (CONT’D)
This is a new art piece that I’m
working on. It’s inspired by the
Italian Baroque period.

JUDY
Ooh, I’d love to see it Keen.

Judy sits up in excitement. Keenan unwraps the painting

carefully, gently taking off the cover and placing it on the
table. Keenan sits the painting on his lap.
KEENAN
So what do you think? I’ve been
trying to experiment with different
themes and art periods. It’s only
the start of what I plan to do.

JUDY
It looks captivating. I like the
details you included.

Judy reaches her hand out to hold the painting. Keenan passes
the painting to her. Judy rests the painting in her lap
facing her and closely examines it.

JUDY (CONT’D)
Keenan, you’re talented as fuck.
Why haven’t you opened up an
exhibition?

KEENAN
I’ve been trying, life in Cali
isn’t as easy as it seems. The art
world is competitive. You have to
be more talented and innovative
than those already on your playing
field.

JUDY
You’ll get there. You have the
drive to go places and I really
mean that.

KEENAN
Thanks sis.
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JUDY
How do you think I should work
things out with Andrew? I could
really use some advice.

KEENAN
Uh, why don’t you both take time
from work and go on a trip
together. He wouldn’t have anywhere
to disappear to that’s outside of
your reach.

JUDY
I mean it could be the perfect way
for us both to spend time together
without the stress of life.

KEENAN
It’s not a bad idea. If it makes
you feel any better I’d come for
moral support.

JUDY
Please do, that would mean the
world. Any place in particular?

KEENAN
I was thinking Spain?

JUDY
I could get behind that. I always
thought you hated Spain, why the
sudden change of heart?

Keenan gives her a strange look. Keenan awkwardly laughs,

trying to keep the conversation going.

KEENAN
People change. And it’s beautiful
over there. I figured getting out
the country could help me find
inspiration for my art.

JUDY
I’d love to go to Spain. It’s where
mom and dad fell in love.

KEENAN
Oh yeah, that’s right. So there’s
this hospitality company called
Sapience Inc. They run a retreat in
Ibiza, Spain. I’ve heard nothing
but good things about it.
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Keenan gets up and grabs his laptop from the dining room.
Keenan searches up an advertisement from Sapience Inc
showcasing their retreats. Keenan plays a commercial for Judy
to watch. Judy is in awe of the retreat.

JUDY
It’s so beautiful. It’s perfect.

KEENAN
So are you in?

JUDY
Hell yeah. I’ll talk to Andrew
about it and see how he feels.
Hopefully this could help us.

Judy writes down the information she gathers from the

commercial and Sapience Inc website.

EXT/INT. IVORY'S APARTMENT - NEW YORK - MID DAY

Ivory enters her apartment. Ivory takes her shoes off,

stumbling from the drinks she had. Ivory enters her bedroom
and sits on her bed.

Ivory contemplates. Ivory glances over at the laptop on her

desk. Ivory walks over to her laptop and carries it over to
her bed. Ivory opens her laptop and looks through the links
Olivia sent her. Ivory looks at each retreat brochure
individually. Ivory finds herself feeling disinterested.

Ivory opens up a separate tab. Ivory thinks about Ruben and

mutters his name. Ivory searches up retreats in Spain. Ivory
looks through numerous websites before clicking on a Sapience
Inc website. Ivory reads through the brochure and glances at
pictures on the website.

IVORY
Woah.

Ivory is mesmerized by the retreat photos and videos. Ivory

rubs her shoulder and lays back on her bed. Ivory purchases a
two week stay at the retreat. Ivory feels satisfied.

EXT/INT. JUDY'S TOWNHOUSE - FLORIDA - NIGHT

Judy is in the kitchen, washing plates in the sink. Judy

listens to music and bobs her head. A buff, average height,
middle-aged man in a business suit, ANDREW PETERS (35),
unlocks the front door and walks in.
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Andrew takes off his jacket and places it in the closet.

Andrew walks into the kitchen and grabs leftover food from
the fridge. Judy looks over at him while washing.

JUDY
Hey. How was work?

ANDREW
It was alright. Nothing special.

JUDY
Well that’s good right? I’m happy
it wasn’t stressful for you at
least. (smiles) I wouldn’t want
that.

Andrew looks over at her and slightly smiles back,

sarcastically.

ANDREW
Uh huh. How was yours?

JUDY
Um. (pauses) I’d say it was just
alright too.

ANDREW
Good.

Andrew closes the fridge and sits in the dining room. Judy
continues to try to gain his attention.

JUDY
So I was catching up with Keenan
earlier. He’s doing good, he showed
me his new artwork.

ANDREW (O.S.)
That’s happy to hear. Tell him I
said hi, I haven’t seen him in
awhile.

JUDY
I mean you can tell him yourself.
We were talking earlier about a
trip to Spain? Just you and me.
Keenan will be there too.

ANDREW (O.S.)
A trip? I have a lot on my plate
right now, cases are piling up. A
trip just wouldn’t be possible.
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JUDY
You can take time off from work,
can’t you?

Judy finishes washing the dishes. Judy places the dishes in

the dishwasher.

ANDREW (O.S.)
I can when it’s not thrown at me
last minute? You can’t just expect
me to throw everything behind for a
trip.

JUDY
A trip? It’s more than just the
damn trip. This is about us. I want
us to spend time together Andrew.

Judy walks over to the dining room and sits at the table with
Andrew. Andrew continues eating his dinner.

JUDY (CONT’D)
Just hear me about. It’s a retreat
in Ibiza, Italy ran by hospitality
company, Sapience Inc. I’ve looked
into it and it’s a great retreat.

ANDREW
And is this affordable?

JUDY
We both have steady jobs and set
incomes. We can afford this trip.
It’s just a matter of will you do
it or not.

Judy rolls her eyes at Andrew. Judy is fed up but is holding

herself together. Andrew notices Judy’s annoyance and tries
to reconsider.

ANDREW
Show me the website and maybe I’ll
consider it.

JUDY
Thank you.

Judy gets her laptop from the bedroom and returns back to the
dining room. Judy sits back down next to Andrew. Judy goes to
the Sapience Inc website. Judy plays the commercial and shows
Andrew. Andrew finds the retreat intriguing but isn’t blown
away.
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ANDREW
I don’t know Judy. It’s a big ask.
You sure we can’t do this trip
another time?

Judy sighs. Judy stands up prepared to leave the room. Andrew

looks up at her while she’s looking down at him.

JUDY
I knew you’d be like this. You’re
not trying to fix our relationship.
I’m the only one who’s invested in
us.

ANDREW
Judy that’s not true. We’ve been
dealing with a lot. This is as hard
as it is for me as it is for you.

JUDY
If that’s how you feel then say
yes. Help me help us fix this.

ANDREW
I- Okay, okay. Fine. If you feel
this is something that can help us
then I’ll give it a chance.

Judy hugs Andrew in happiness. Andrew hugs Judy back and

kisses her.

JUDY
Thank you for not giving up.

EXT/INT. IVORY'S APARTMENT - NEW YORK - MORNING

Ivory is in her bedroom, packing up her suitcase. Ivory takes

more clothing items from her closet and places them into her
suitcase. Ivory closes her suitcase. Ivory exhales
dramatically.

Ivory walks over to her desk. Ivory admires a photo of her

and Ruben sitting on her desk. Ivory picks up the photo and
holds it close to her chest. Ivory closes her eyes and
smiles. Ivory places the photo into her suitcase.

Ivory stands her suitcase up on the floor. Ivory walks over

to her violin case and picks up. Ivory walks to the front
door.

IVORY
Come Hildegard.
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Hildegard follows behind Ivory as she walks out the front

door. Ivory locks her apartment door.

EXT. IVORY'S APARTMENT COMPLEX - NEW YORK - SAME TIME

Ivory and Hildegard walk out the apartment complex. Olivia is

parked at the front listening to music. Ivory walks over to
Olivia’s car. Olivia notices Ivory and gets out the car.

OLIVIA
Ready?

Ivory smirks.

IVORY
As ready as I will be. I just hope
I have a good time.

OLIVIA
You will. Do whatever makes you
happy and nothing else. It’s a
vacation bitch.

Olivia and Ivory laugh. Ivory shakes her head, trying to hide
her laugh but can’t.

IVORY
I’ll enjoy it as much as I can Liv
but no promises. Here are the keys
to my apartment.

Ivory hands Olivia a spare key to her apartment. Olivia takes

the key and holds it.

IVORY (CONT’D)
Let me know if Hildegard gives you
any trouble.

Ivory kneels down and hugs her dog. Hildegard barks at Ivory
and shakes her tail in excitement.
OLIVIA
I’m sure she’ll be a good girl.
Besides, all I gotta do is keep her
distracted.

Ivory gives Olivia a disapproving look. Olivia places her

hands out as if to take back what she said.

OLIVIA (CONT’D)
I’m kidding. Kinda.

Olivia puts Hildegard into her car. Olivia hugs Ivory.

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OLIVIA (CONT’D)
Let me know when you land, okay?
You better be calling me to keep me
updated. I don’t want to be out the
loop again.

IVORY
You won’t be. I’m sorry for being
distant and it won’t happen again.
I promise.

A taxi pulls into the apartment complex parking lot. Ivory

notices the taxi and turns back to Olivia.

IVORY (CONT’D)
The taxi is here. I’ll text you
when I land.

OLIVIA
Okay Iv. Be safe!

Ivory walks over to the taxi cab. The taxi driver gets out of
the car and helps Ivory put her luggage in the trunk. Ivory
gets into the taxi. The taxi driver returns to his seat and
drives out the parking lot.

EXT/INT. JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - MORNING

The taxi pulls up outside the entrance of the airport. Ivory

pays the taxi driver and gets out the car. The taxi driver
opens up the trunk of the car. Ivory grabs her luggage and
enters the airport. Ivory checks in and goes through
security. Ivory sits in the waiting room for her plane to
board.

Ivory unlocks her phone and checks the photo library. Ivory
scrolls through old videos of her and Ruben. Ivory clicks on
one of the videos. Ivory smirks while watching it.

ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
All passengers, Flight 826 has now
landed. Please go to Gate 2. Again,
Flight 826 is now boarding so
please make your way to Gate 2!
Thank you.

Ivory takes a deep breath. Ivory gets up and proceeds to Gate

2. Ivory waits in line. Ivory shows her boarding pass and
walks through the gate. Ivory enters the plane and finds a
seat. Ivory stares outside the window as the plane takes off.
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EXT/INT. JUDY'S TOWNHOUSE - FLORIDA - MORNING

Keenan is loading his luggage into the trunk of Andrew’s car.

Keenan walks back into the house. Andrew walks out the house
in the same moment. Keenan pats Andrew’s back. Keenan grabs
his covered up artwork from the living room and brings it to
the car.

Andrew walks back into house and makes him way over to
Keenan.

ANDREW
So Keenan, you really think this
trip is going to help us?

Keenan looks at Andrew and raises one of his eyebrows.

KEENAN
I mean, I do. But the real question
is, do you think this trip will
help you and Judy?

ANDREW
Things have been shit these last
few months with us. I feel ready to
settle down but there’s always an
obstacle.

KEENAN
You know you seek other options
right? You could adopt or get a
surrogate.

Andrew looks at Keenan and shakes his head in disagreement.

ANDREW
I just don’t think I can do that.

KEENAN
You and Judy have a lot to talk
about.

ANDREW
We do. I know we’ll get through
this, I’m just hoping for the best,
you know?

KEENAN
I get man. Take it one step at a
time and go from there.

Andrew nods his head.

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ANDREW
This is why you need to be here
more often. I could use all your
advice.

Andrew laughs. Keenan laughs seconds later and gives Andrew a

hug.

KEENAN
It’s a good thing I’m going on this
trip then. I’ll have to be the
therapist for both of you.

Keenan grabs his artwork and brings it to the car. Andrew

shoves him jokingly on his way out and gives Keenan a smile.

INT. JUDY'S BEDROOM - SAME TIME

Judy is sitting on the bed in her room on the phone with her
doctor, a sweet older woman, DR. PETROSKI. Judy taps her
nails on her desk anxiously while listening to her
gynecologist.

DR. PETROSKI (V.O.)

Judy, unfortunately I don’t have
good news. Your embryos are still
dividing which is causing an issue
with the fetus development.

JUDY
Can I do anything else to stop this
from continuing to happen? I know
my chances are low but I have to
believe there’s something that can
be done still.

DR. PETROSKI (V.O.)

I know sweetheart. What I’ll do is
refill your prescription for
Allylestrenol and I’ll schedule you
for a further consultation in a
month.

JUDY
Thank you so much Dr. Petroski. I
don’t know what I’d do with you.

DR. PETROSKI (V.O.)

Oh you’re too kind. It’s my
pleasure. You’ll receive a
notification about medication
shortly. Take care Judy.
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JUDY
Thank you. Have a nice day.

Judy hangs up the phone call with her doctor. Judy rests the
tips of her fingers on her forehead. Judy lays her back on
her bed in exhaustion.

Judy glances over to her suitcases and gets off her bed to
finish packing.

INT/EXT. JUDY'S TOWNHOUSE - MOMENTS LATER

Andrew is in the living room and receives a text message from

an unknown number. Andrew opens the message and reads it. The
message reads, “Hey Andy, what are you doing this week? I was
thinking we could grab dinner and maybe a hotel room.”.
Andrew realizes who this number is and texts back rejecting
the woman’s offer.

Judy walks downstairs with her suitcases, almost struggling.

Andrew notices and helps her take the luggage to the car.
Andrew closes the trunk and Judy gets into the car. Andrew
drives away to the airport.

EXT/INT. SAPIENCE INC RETREAT - IBIZA, ITALY - MID-DAY

A stern, short, grey-haired, slim, older man in semi-casual

business attire, JOHAN ALCARAZ (42), walks down the streets
of the city of Ibiza. Johan observes the civilians and
activities taking part around him. Johan walks past a missing
person’s poster stapled on a pole. Johan turns around and
walks over to read it. Johan is enraged by the details and
takes a picture of the poster.

Johan turns around to continue walking. Johan fixes his eyes

with a round, older-aged, short woman wearing glasses, LUNA
DELANOVA (65), who’s been staring at him. Johan walks closer
to Luna with an emotionless look.

JOHAN
See anything interesting?

LUNA
Did you?

Luna stares at him with a dead-eyed expression. Luna laughs

at Johan hysterically. Johan gives her a confused look. Luna
walks into the Sapience Inc retreat. Johan follows behind her
but keeps his distance.
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Luna and Johan enter a conference room inside the retreat.

Luna and Johan find their seats and sit at a table with the
other staff members. A projector turns on displaying a video
call with the CEO of Sapience Inc.

Johan grabs a notepad and pen from the center of the table.
An older man in a business suit, TATE CHAPMANN (40), waits
patiently on the video call before clearing his throat.

TATE CHAPMANN
Good afternoon everyone. As you are
all already aware of, today we will
be seeing hundreds of guests to the
Spain division of Sapience Inc
retreats. It will be your
priorities to keep the retreat
running in order. This means that
rooms, dining areas, shops and
beaches on the campus must be
cleaned and efficiently controlled.

All the staff members in the conference room take notes. A

few staff members mummer in the background regarding the
information Tate provided.

TATE CHAPMANN (CONT’D)

Johan Alcaraz is a representative
from the Sapience Inc’s main
headquarters in U.S. He’s the one
to go to if you have any questions
regarding policy changes or
regulations that will be in place
this season. (points at them) Johan
is in charge and Luna Delanova is
the second in charge as the
caretaker and overseer of work
performance and the guests.

TATE CHAPMANN (CONT’D)

I’m going to quickly run through
changes to the policies set in
place for safety and maintenance of
the retreat. The information will
be sent to you all via email after
this meeting. Firstly, the
experience of the guests this
season is very important. It should
be all your priorities to make sure
the guests are enjoying themselves,
interacting with one another and
show signs of changes in their
emotional health and wellbeing.
 25.

Johan takes note of the last sentence in Tate Chapmann’s

announcement. Johan circles the words, “emotional health and
wellbeing”. Johan thinks quietly to himself while Tate
Chapmann speaks.

TATE CHAPMANN (CONT’D)

Second, any individual who is not
feeling so blissful about their
experience at the retreat should be
consulted. We have therapists and
therapeutic activities that can
change any doubts that guests are
having. The last important note
that I want to make you all aware
of is if this season is successful,
Sapience Inc will potentially be
expanding more its divisions to
other areas around the world.

Everyone in the conference room gasps in excitement. Johan

initiates a clap and the other staff members do the same.
Luna nods and smiles as if its the best news she’s every
heard.

TATE CHAPMANN (CONT’D)

Yes, yes. It’s all exciting news
which means that your job is
crucial. Everyone on the chair of
the company is rooting for you all.
I’ll be checking in soon to see the
progress you’ve all made. Take
care. May you see all.

The staff members repeat the words, “May you see all” in
almost unison back to Tate Chapmann. Tate hangs up the call.
Some of the staff members gather their things and leave the
conference room. Johan pulls Luna aside and stays in the
room.

JOHAN
Wait. Before you go I want to show
you something that I saw today.

Luna looks at Johan, intrigued but concerned from his words.

LUNA
What is it?

Johan pulls out his phone and scrolls through his photo
library. Johan pulls up the picture and shows Luna the poster
of the missing girl. Luna studies the photo with her eyes.
Luna pushes Johan’s phone away from her and dismisses the
photo.
 26.

LUNA (CONT’D)
A missing person? People go missing
all the time. Did you have a
connection to this person?

JOHAN
No but it should be a concern that
a person in the area around the
retreat has disappeared. The
company would receive more backlash
than they need.

LUNA
Oh so you do have the company’s
best interest in mind.
JOHAN
Of course I do. I’ve been working
at Sapience Inc for years, there’s
nothing I want more than this
company to succeed.

LUNA
Good. Now focus on that. This is a
random missing person. You don’t
anything about her or why she’s
missing. She could have left Spain
for all we know.

JOHAN
So this doesn’t bother you at all?

LUNA
Not one bit. My sole focus is doing
my job and helping Sapience benefit
through me. I suggest you do the
same.

Luna gives Johan a fake smile.

LUNA (CONT’D)
Just some piece of advice.

Luna walks out of the conference room. Johan stares at the

photo of missing person poster on his phone. Johan prepares
to delete the photo. Johan pauses and cancels his request to
delete the picture. Johan contemplates in his chair.

END OF ACT ONE

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ACT TWO

EXT/INT. DOWNTOWN IBIZA - MID MORNING

Ivory is in a taxi, pulling into a street near the retreat up

the road. Ivory looks out the window and examines the
exterior details of the retreat. Ivory notices the retreat
looks different but ignores that once she gets closer. Ivory
pulls her sunglasses down slightly, in amazement of the
retreat’s appearance.

Ivory gets out the taxi. The taxi driver helps Ivory take out
her luggage from the trunk and hands it to her. Ivory pays
the taxi driver and walks to entrance of the retreat. Johan
greets the guests at the retreat gates as they walk to the
entrance of the retreat. All of the guests wait outside in
front of Luna holding a microphone.

LUNA
Welcome everyone to Sapience Inc
Retreat! I hope you’re all having a
wonderful morning. We’re all
thankful that y’all will be staying
with us because we’ll make sure
this experience is Heaven.

Everyone standing outside the retreat applause and cheer in

excitement. Ivory smiles and claps along with everyone else.

LUNA (CONT’D)
This season we want to make sure
that you’re all having a relaxing
and joyful time. We will be
offering activities for all guests
and therapeutic resources if you
just need some time to unwind.
There will also be a party for the
guests tonight on the beach so be
there! There will be drinks.
Luna opens the doors to the entrance of the retreat to the
guests.

LUNA (CONT’D)
With all of that being said, follow
me into the retreat so I can direct
you to the front desk where you can
check into your rooms.

Luna enters the retreat and directs guests to the front desk
in the main lobby. Judy, Andrew and Keenan are standing in
the crowd of guests.
 28.

Judy holds Andrew’s hand and leans her head on his shoulder
while smiling. Keenan wanders off from them and walks
downtown. Judy and Andrew walk into the retreat.

Ivory admires the architecture of the Sapience Inc retreat

building. Ivory looks around her and takes in all of the
environment. Ivory closes her eyes for a second to listen to
the sounds around her. Ivory reopens her and proceeds walking
into the retreat building.

EXT/INT. SAPIENCE INC RETREAT MAIN LOBBY - MOMENTS LATER

Luna guides Judy and Andrew to the front desk. Andrew and
Judy get into line behind two other guests.

JUDY
I’m really loving this retreat. I
have a feeling that we’ll have a
good time here.

ANDREW
I think it could be a fun time too.
There’s a lot to do here and the
location is absolutely beautiful.

JUDY
I’m so happy we’re doing this. It’s
been so long since we’ve actually
spent alone time together. At least
like this.

ANDREW
That’s because life is busy Judy.
I’ve made sacrifices for our
benefit plenty of times.

Judy feels offended by Andrew.

JUDY
YOU made sacrifices? So what have
been doing?

ANDREW
All I’m saying is that don’t
discredit how stressful my life is
because you’re stressed with your
health.

JUDY
Fuck you. All I want is for us to
spend time together but you’re
always a dick about everything that
isn’t in your control.
 29.

ANDREW
I will spend time with you but I
need time for myself as well. I
have the right to do that!

Andrew yells at Judy creating a commotion that the guests in

line notice.

JUDY
You’ve spent months alone and the
one time that I ask you to spend
time with me? You make it into a
bigger deal than it has to be.
We’re in a relationship for god’s
sake!

ANDREW
All I want is space! I don’t see
why it’s so hard to do that.

JUDY
I don’t care about you needing
space. I’m worried that you’re
using it as an excuse to isolate
yourself from me.

Judy turns around to find Ivory and other guests standing

behind her and Andrew. Judy is embarrassed but still angry.

JUDY (CONT’D)
I’m sorry for all of the noise,
it’s unlike me to get upset like
this. I feel so embarrassed.

Judy sighs.

IVORY
No, I don’t mind. I can be that way
too when something is bothering me.

Ivory laughs. Judy laughs as well, feeling comfortable

talking to her.

JUDY
We’d get along very well then.
We’re too much alike.

IVORY
Oh definitely.

JUDY
I’m Judy by the way. This is my
boyfriend, Andrew.
 30.

Andrew turns around and reaches his hand out to shake

Ivory’s. Ivory shakes his hand in a friendly manner. Andrew
turns back around.

IVORY
I’m Ivory.

JUDY
First time here? Or is this one of
your routine stays at this lovely
place?

IVORY
I wish. It’s my first time here.
I’ve actually never been to Spain
so I figured this would be the
right time to travel here.

JUDY
Us too! My parents actually lived
in Spain and I was born here but I
have no memories of Spain. I’m
hoping this trip will awaken some
of those.

IVORY
I hope so too.

The guests in front of Andrew and Judy receive their room

keys and exit the line. Andrew taps on Judy’s shoulder.

JUDY
Looks like it’s time for us to
check in. I hope I see you around.
Enjoy your stay.

IVORY
(smiles) Enjoy yours too.

Judy turns around to face the receptionist sitting behind the

front desk. Judy and Andrew present their names to the
receptionist. The receptionist hands Judy and Andrew their
key and directs them to the elevator.

Judy walks ahead of Andrew to the elevator out of spite.

Andrew follows behind her, stressed. Ivory walks up to the
front desk.

EXT/INT. IVORY’S SUITE - DAY

Ivory exits the elevator and walks down the aisle of suite
room doors. Ivory checks her key for the room number and
browses the room doors until she finds it.
 31.

Ivory walks up to a suite door and enters her key to unlock

the door. A scrawny, younger man walks up to Ivory outside of
her suite door with a smile on his face.

CONCIERGE
Hi ma’am, I’m one of the concierges
of the retreat. Please feel free to
let me know if you need any help.
I’m happy to assist.

IVORY
Thank you. I really appreciate
that.

Ivory glances around her suite and thinks to herself for a

moment.

IVORY (CONT’D)
May I have a tour of my suite? I
didn’t expect the rooms to be so
big.

CONCIERGE
We prioritize making this retreat
feel and look like paradise. Each
suite is spacious, comfortable and
ideally just for you.

Ivory smirks.

IVORY
A “blissful escape”.

CONCIERGE
Precisely. It’s our jobs to make
sure you and all the other guests
enjoy Sapience Inc’s retreat.

IVORY
So far you’re doing a good job.
The concierge shows Ivory different areas in her suite. Ivory
follows behind the concierge and is satisfied by the tour.

CONCIERGE
And this is the bedroom. As you can
see there’s a balcony to the right
of the room with an amazing view of
the Ibizan horizon.

IVORY
Wow.

Ivory is fascinated by the scenery outside her balcony.

 32.

CONCIERGE
And that concludes the tour of your
suite. The phone on the bedside
table is how you can contact me or
the front desk.

IVORY
Perfect. Thank you for the tour.

CONCIERGE
It’s my pleasure ma’am. Have a
wonderful rest of your day.

The concierge waves goodbye to Ivory. Ivory waves back before

closing the front door of her suite. Ivory looks around at
all the objects in her suite. Ivory walks to her balcony and
looks out it. Ivory watches civilians interacting on the
beach and streets.

Ivory leaves the balcony and closes the balcony door. Ivory
walks over to her luggage and starts to unpack. Ivory places
her clothing into the drawers in her bedroom. Ivory takes out
her composed sheet music from her suitcase. Ivory reads over
the sheet music and stops at the end where the piece is
incomplete. Ivory places the sheet music on a table.

Ivory sits on a chair in her bedroom. Ivory looks around the

room in confusion on what to do with her time right now.
Ivory leaves the bedroom and walks to the kitchen to pour
herself water. Ivory pours water into a cup and drinks it
slowly. Ivory leaves her suite.

EXT. SPANISH ART STORE - DAY

Keenan peruses the streets near the retreat downtown. Keenan

takes pictures of anything he sees that intrigues him. Keenan
writes down observations on his phone. Keenan walks near an
art store and pauses. Keenan examines the exterior of the art
store. Keenan opens the art store door and enters.

EXT/INT. SPANISH ART STORE - DAY

Keenan enters the art store and walks down an aisle. Keenan
looks at the artwork in the store. Keenan picks the artwork
up one by one and places them back down. An old Spaniard man
assists customers at the front. Johan is standing in the
line.

SHOP OWNER
Thank you for your generosity and
time. Keep supporting Spanish
artists.
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The shop owner calls up the next customer in line. Johan

walks up to the register holding artwork. Johan places the
artwork on the counter.

JOHAN
I must say the artwork in here is
phenomenal. How did you manage to
get one of Goya’s paintings?

SHOP OWNER
It was donated to me actually last
week. I never thought it would
happen, I don’t usually have luck
with the artwork and supplies that
are sold here.

JOHAN
Goya is one of my favorite artists.
Whoever donated his work is a
saint.

Johan laughs. The shop owner returns a friendly laugh back at

Johan.

SHOP OWNER
I’m very grateful. It’s worth a
pretty penny but the value of that
piece is priceless.

JOHAN
Oh absolutely. Anyway, I’m looking
to purchase this painting.

SHOP OWNER
Good choice.

The shop owner scans the painting barcode and wraps up the
painting. Johan pulls out his credit card from his wallet and
waits to pay. Keenan continues looking through the aisles of
artwork in the store. Keenan notices a painting in another
aisle and walks over to it. Keenan picks up the painting and
examines it’s details. Keenan smiles.

JOHAN
So this is kind of random but have
you noticed anything out of
ordinary taking place around town?

SHOP OWNER
Something out of ordinary is always
taking place around town. (laughs)
I need you to be more specific.
 34.

JOHAN
A woman went missing a few days
ago. I found a poster on a pole
near the retreat. I was just
wondering if you noticed anything.

SHOP OWNER
A woman went missing?

The shop owner takes a pause before continuing. The shop

owner attempts to speak but no words are escaping his mouth.

JOHAN
Yeah. I know that you probably
don’t anything, there’s hundreds of
people in the capital town of
Ibiza.

The shop owners gives Johan a concerned look. Johan looks at

the shop owner intrigued. The shop owner’s concerned
expression fades into a smile.

SHOP OWNER
I’m sure it’s nothing serious.
People go missing all the time but
it’s not always something as
sinister as we think.

JOHAN
That’s true. I’ve only been here a
few weeks and there’s been no
reports of crime. It’s just
interesting that I found that
poster.

SHOP OWNER
I wish I could help you more but I
haven’t heard or seen anything.

JOHAN
It was worth a try. Thanks anyway.

The shop owner places Johan’s purchased painting into a bag.

The shop owner hands Johan the bag. The shop owner continues
to give Johan a forced, manic smile.

SHOP OWNER
(mutters in Spanish) There are
demons among us. Be careful.

JOHAN
What?
 35.

SHOP OWNER
Have a nice day sir. Thank you for
your purchase.

Johan looks at the shop owner confused and uncomfortable.

Johan walks to the front door of the store. Johan looks over
at Keenan before walking out.

Keenan walks over to the register and places a painting on

the counter.

KEENAN
What can you tell me about this
painting?

SHOP OWNER
I was told it’s one of a kind. An
18th century painting that depicts
an old Spanish myth.

KEENAN
Spanish myth?

SHOP OWNER
It’s a long story I’m sure you
don’t have time. My family would
tell me about the myth but I never
felt it was true.

KEENAN
I have time. That is if you don’t
mind. I’m thinking about purchasing
this painting. It speaks to me.

SHOP OWNER
Okay, okay. This was told me many
years ago so bare with this old
man, will ya.

KEENAN
That’s no problem at all.

Keenan laughs. Keenan waits for the shop owner to speak,

almost trying to predict the information he’ll receive.

SHOP OWNER
The painting depicts an entity
called a trickster feeding on a
human.

KEENAN
Damn. That’s some dark shit.
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SHOP OWNER
It’s art. Regardless if you choose
to believe that demons are real or
not. There’s meaning to painting.

KEENAN
Hmm. I’ll buy it. I’m sure I’ll
find inspiration from it somehow.

The shop owner scans Keenan’s painting, wraps it up and

places it into a bag. Keenan gives the shop owner cash. The
shop owner passes Keenan the bag. Keenan walks out the store.

EXT. SPANISH ART STORE - SAME TIME

Keenan sits on a bench outside the art store. He takes a deep

breath and pulls out a pack of cigarettes. Keenan takes a
cigarette out of the pack and lights it. Keenan slowly takes
a few puffs of the cigarette. Keenan puts the cigarette out
and tosses it away.

Ivory is walking on the street. Ivory passes by a few

clothing stores and looks through the store window. Ivory is
interested by the items but continues walking. Ivory spots an
art store across the street from her. Ivory walks over to the
art store. Ivory notices a man sitting outside and walks up
to him curiously.

IVORY
Hey. You bought that from the art
store. Anything in there worth
looking at?

KEENAN
There’s artwork in there from
various centuries. Some dynamic
styles but nothing too crazy.

IVORY
That’s a bummer. Not many stores in
the arts here.

KEENAN
No, no. I don’t mean to deter you
from going in. I just mean that
nothing in there peaks interest in
me.

IVORY
Why’s that?
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KEENAN
I’m an artist. And it’s funny, I
came to retreat to help my sister
and her boyfriend but I’m starting
to realize it was really to help
myself. I’ve been feeling
uninspired.

Ivory sits on the bench next to Keenan.

IVORY
I’m an artist too. Musician. I’ve
been there. I used to wander for
hours on end to find anything, even
the most simplest thing that would
drive me to being creative. It
helped me discover that there’s
music everywhere. Every sound in
life has a rhythm.

KEENAN
You’re wise. I usually use
inspiration from my own life for my
art but never thought to look at
the full picture. The life around
me.

IVORY
I’m just glad I could help.

Ivory and Keenan smile at one another.

IVORY (CONT’D)
I’m Ivory by the way.

KEENAN
Keenan.

IVORY
So what painting did you purchase?
KEENAN
Let me show you. Apparently it has
a lot historical background.

Keenan takes out the painting from the bag and unwraps it.
Keenan passes Ivory the painting. Ivory holds the painting
and looks at it.

IVORY
A lot of rich details. It’s pretty.

Ivory continues looking at the painting. Ivory’s eyes follow

along the painting from left to right.
 38.

Ivory begins to see the figures moving inside the painting.

Ivory is startled for a moment but the moving stops.

KEENAN
You okay?

IVORY
Yeah. (smiles) This is a great art
piece. You made the right choice.

KEENAN
The more you say that the more
reassured I feel. It felt like I
wasting money.

Ivory hands Keenan the painting back. Keenan places the

painting back into the bag.

IVORY
Not at all. I mean if you don’t
want it, I can gladly take it.

KEENAN
Oh so that’s the game we’re
playing. (laughs)

IVORY
I’m just saying.

KEENAN
You heard about the party on the
beach happening tonight for the
guests?

IVORY
I did. I wasn’t sure if I was going
to go. It sounds fun though and I’m
really enjoying the retreat.

KEENAN
I’ll be there tonight, if you need
any company or want to hang out.

IVORY
Yeah, that would be nice. I’ll
think about it.

KEENAN
Sounds good.

Keenan blushes slightly but acts normal to not make it

obvious. Ivory stands up.
 39.

IVORY
I’m going to give this art store a
shot. There has to be something in
there.

KEENAN
Hopefully you have better luck than
me.

IVORY
See you around.

Ivory smiles at Keenan before walking into the art store.

Keenan looks at her as she walks in. Keenan smiles to
himself. Keenan grips the bag with his painting inside and
walks up the street.

END OF ACT TWO

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ACT THREE

EXT/INT. SAPIENCE INC RETREAT - EVENING

Johan is walking around different areas in the retreat. Johan

enters an indoor café dining area. Johan greets the guests.
Johan listens to guests complaining and tries to help them
resolve any issues. Johan leaves the café area. Johan checks
the progress of staff members walking around in the retreat
building.

Johan writes down all information given to him by the staff

on his phone. Johan walks to his office and stops mid-way
after hearing someone calling his name.

LUNA
Mr. Alcaraz! If you aren’t busy I
have updates to report back.

Johan turns around to see Luna. Johan rolls his eyes. Luna
walks up Johan pridefully.

JOHAN
Yes. What was it?

LUNA
Everything is going according to
plan. The guests are satisfied with
their experiences so far at the
retreat. I haven’t seen or heard of
any negative.

JOHAN
That’s wonderful. Mr. Chapmann will
be pleased with our progress. Any
updates on the beach event tonight?

LUNA
He will be. I’m almost finished
preparing the event. The
decorations, beverages, food are
all done. The DJ will be arriving
shortly.

JOHAN
Perfect. Thank you Luna, great work
today.

Luna chuckles to herself. Luna walks away, ignoring his

compliment. Johan looks at her in confusion and turns around
to walk into his office.
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EXT/INT. SAPIENCE RETREAT BEACH - NIGHT