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SCENE 14

Zoe, Charli and Quinn are at McDonalds, discussing the photo portfolio they are about to make.

Charli takes a chip from Zoe's meal, much to her shock.

Charli: So... how are we gonna start this?

Zoe: We can start by asking before taking food from others, hmm?

Charli: Soz.

Quinn: We need a theme for this portfolio. What should it be?

Charli: How about 'Textiles and Fashion'? Seeing as... you know... that's what we're doing.

Quinn: Obviously that's what it will be, Charli. But we need a theme...

There is a silence between them.

Charli sips her milkshake.

Zoe: How about...

Charli: McDonald's?

Zoe: Stop thinking with your stomach, Charli.

Charli: I can't help it. Can I please have another chip?

Zoe sighs.

Zoe: Here, have 5 nuggets instead.

She places 5 nuggets and some chips on a napkin and gives it to Charli.

Charli: Thank you for feeding me, Mummy...

Zoe rolls her eyes, smirking.

Zoe: How about parenthood?

Quinn: That... could work.

Charli: No, it couldn't.

Quinn: Why not?

Charli: Because - you can't be seriously suggesting that we take pictures of people and their kids. Without permission, might I add.

Zoe: Oh, right.

Quinn: Actually, wrong.

Zoe: Huh?

Quinn: They do it all the time at this nursery near my house. Random people come up to the kids while they're in the playground and take pictures of them in the sandpit, on the swings, on the monkey bars...

Charli: Yikes. That nursery needs shutting down. Fast.

Zoe: Well... if it's just pictures, then I don't really see the problem.

Charli: What do you mean?

Zoe: They're pictures! Would it really be that bad if they got... plastered all over London or something?

Charli: Would you like it if that happened to you?

Zoe: I would love it, actually.

Quinn stands up.

Quinn: Wait - that's it! That should be our theme!

Charli: What, vanity?

She stares at Zoe, who flips her hair and scoffs sarcastically.

Quinn: No - London! Think about it; London is one of the fashion capitals of the world!

Zoe: She's right. Paris, London, New York!

Charli: Don't forget Milan and Budapest!

Quinn: Imagine doing it for the portfolio. That teacher will welcome you back with open arms!

Zoe: But what if she doesn't like it and doesn't let me in?

Quinn: Zoe, I really don't think that teacher is gangster enough to not let you in after what we're gonna show her. I really, really don't think that's gonna happen.

Charli: And plus, you're great at Textiles and Fashion. There's no other reason she wouldn't let you in. What have you got to lose.

Zoe: Right. Let's do it, then!

Charli: Great!

Quinn: Just a question, though - what filters are we gonna use?

Charli: How about Contrast? They always make everything look so... appealing. Like sunsets, forests, gardens, plants, fruit, juice, meals, breakfasts...

Zoe and Quinn back away as Charli continues.

...omelettes, waffles, bacon, sausages, cheese on toast... I'm hungry.

She stares into the distance.

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