West Of Ordinary | SPRING BREAKERS

S4 Ep.4: "When Life Gives You Lemons..."

The Miami sun dips below the skyline, the last rays casting a golden glow as West, Daniel, Benny, and Avery pile into an Uber. Silence hangs heavy in the car as they leave the mansion—and the mess with Maggie and Brad—behind. Avery, slumped against the window, stares out with a dramatic sigh, while Benny toys with his phone, eyes darting between everyone.

Finally, Benny breaks the quiet.

Benny: So... anyone else feel like we just got voted off Survivor?
Avery: (rolling her eyes) Eh I was getting more of a Real Housewives of Miami vibe. All we're missing is a broken glass and someone yelling, "I'M DONE!"
Daniel: (smirking) Pretty sure West throwing a drink on Maggie counts as our broken glass.

They share a laugh, the tension finally loosening a bit. But West's gaze lingers on the Miami streets flashing by, her mind replaying the confrontation with Brad like a bad rerun.

West: (sighing) I just... can't believe he chose her side. After everything, he—
Daniel: (squeezing her hand) People can't always see what's right in front of them. Give him time—he'll figure it out.
Avery: (raising her eyebrows) Or he won't. Maybe we're better off without him. He's been girl-crazy since the day we found him sobbing on the ground in public.
Benny: It's a shame that someone so sexy can be so fucking stupid.
Avery: Pity.

The Uber pulls up to their new hotel, a sleek beachfront spot with palm trees swaying under the neon glow of the sign. They pile out, grabbing their bags, relief flooding through them as they take in their new home base.

Inside, they check in and head up to their suite, greeted by an ocean view that stretches on forever. Avery tosses her bag onto the bed and flops down, her dramatic sigh giving way to a grin.

Avery: (smiles sarcastically) There goes my entire budget for this trip.
Benny: Like you had any money to begin with.

West stifles a laugh, glancing over at Daniel, who's leaning by the balcony with a contented look on his face. She takes a deep breath, letting the salty breeze wash over her.

Later, they head down to a nearby beach bar, where neon lights cast a warm glow over the sand, and the bass of the music pulses like a heartbeat.

Avery: Okay, new rule. No more drama tonight. Just good vibes, deal?
West: (smiling) Deal and bitch you saying that better not jinx us. I'm holding you responsible for any—and I mean any—drama that shows up tonight.

They clink drinks in mock ceremony, and Benny pulls them onto the dance floor. The music drowns out the rest of the world, and for the first time, West feels the weight of the last few days lift.

As they dance, a group of locals joins them, including one familiar face—Jesse, Benny's fling from the night before.

Jesse: (grinning) Benny! You following me?
Benny: (raising an eyebrow) Jesse! What, Miami's too small for us both now?

Jesse laughs and introduces his friends, who quickly blend in with the group.

Avery: (leaning toward West) This is why we came to Miami! (leaning toward Jesse) Hi I'm Avery! The friend of the guy you're fucking!
Jesse: O-Oh.. (lightly chuckles) hey Avery, I'm Jesse!

West grins, watching as Avery chats up Jesse, and then turns back to Daniel, who's still watching her, a playful smile on his face.

Daniel: (holding out a hand) Dance with me?
West: (teasing) Didn't know you could dance, Mr. Mysterious.
Daniel: Stick with me, and I'll show you something you ain't never seen before, baby.
West: (shocked, giggling) Oh is that so?!