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(Open scene at the airports with Alessya and Fin sitting on a bench)

Alessya: When's their flight supposed o land?

Fin: 15 minutes. *looking glum*

Alessya: ...

Fin: ...

Alessya: What's on your mind?

Fin: Nothing of importance...

Alessya: A person a million miles away can see exactly what's going on.

Fin: What does it matter? It's not like I could fix it now.

Alessya: I mean, you did have a good ten years to speak up.

Fin: I kept my trap shut like a moron, and now look who she's with. A rich drummer in a rock band. How am I going to compete with that?

Alessya: She has known you for a longer time.

Fin: That doesn't matter...

Alessya: Maybe, it does-

Fin: No! It doesn't. She's gone. I missed my chance. Do you know that she's been the only thing really keeping me going? I thought that she'll have to like me at some point. I was stupid. No matter the intelligence or the kindness I know that I wasn't her type. When I was a kid I remember my parents, they really loved each other. I always wanted something like that. When I was taken out of their care and given to my aunt after their divorce I really didn't know what love was anymore... Then, I met Ashlynn. I know that it sounds so taboo, but it's true.'

Alessya: ...I really don't know what to say.

Fin: it's okay. There's isn't really anything too say. Funny how the world works, isn't it?

Alessya: I guess so...

(Enter Cole and Ashlynn)

Ashlynn: Hey, guys. *hugs Alessya* It's so great to see you guys. *goes in to hug Fin* 

Fin: *awkwardly hugs Ashlynn* 

Ashlynn: I'd like you to meet Cole. Cole, this is Alessya and Fin.

Cole: *shakes Alessya's hand* it is so nice to finally meet you. *goes to shake Fin's hand* I've been told many good things.

Fin: *shakes Cole's hand* Yeah... You too.

Ashlynn: Is the car outside?

Alessya: Yup. Do you guys have all your bags?

Cole: If Ash had any more bags she would be able to open up her own clothing store.

Alessya: *chuckles* That's my girl.

Cole: You guys mind if I quickly pop into the washroom?

Alessya: No, not at all.

Ashlynn: We'll be waiting out here.

Cole: *kisses Ashlynn's cheek* Be right back.

Fin: *noticeably pained*

(Exit Cole)

Ashlynn: Isn't he a sweetheart?

Fin: That could be among one of the things that I would call him.

Alessya: Yeah, he seems like a really nice guy. 

Ashlynn: I am so happy that I finally found a sweet guy. Cole is just so perfect. 

Fin: I'll bring some of your bags to the car.

Ashlynn: You sure? They're quite heavy. Cole can get them.

Fin: Yeah, I've got them. Don't worry about it, Ash. *tries to lift up a bag that was too heavy for him; drops bag back down* Cole can grab this one. *picks up another bag*

(Exit Fin)

Ashlynn: Is something wrong with Fin? He doesn't seem like his usual self.

Alessya: Do you remember anything from the party?

Ashlynn: Honestly, I don't. I passed out. Why?

Alessya: Oh, well, Fin's still mentally recovering from that night.

Ashlynn: That boy really can't handle his booze.

Alesyya: Yeah, that's not the only thing that he can't handle right now.

Ashlynn: What?

Alessya: Nothing, never mind.

Ashlynn: So, do you like Cole?

Alessya: I like him, he seems cool. How long have you guys been together for?

Ashlynn: Just a couple of weeks, but it feels like I've known him for so much longer. 

Alessya: The real question here is; Do you like him?

Ashlynn: Yes. Definitely. I really never felt this way about anybody before.

(Enter Cole)

Cole: Ready to go?

Ashlynn: Yup.

Cole: Where did Fin go?

Alessya: Out with the car. I think he's waiting for us out front.

Ashlynn: Then we shouldn't be making him wait.

(Exit Alessya, Ashlynn, and Cole)

(Change scene to the inside of the car; with Fin driving, Alessya in the passenger seat, Ashlynn and Cole in the back seat)

Ashlynn: Thank you guys so much for picking us up.

Cole: We're really grateful.

Alessya: What are friends for?

Fin: Do you know when Bowie is coming back? 

Ashlynn: He wanted to stay for a little bit longer. 2, 3 days or so. He'll probably be coming back on Tuesday if I had to guess. He needs to be back on Thursday for his court date. 

Alessya: Are we picking him up too?

Ashlynn: He told me something about taking a cab home. 

Fin: Okay. We'll see him then. Cole. I was just wondering, do you just play in a band?

Cole: Actually, no. Many of the other guys do, but I am actually studying Canadian law and politics.

Fin: You want to be a lawyer?

Cole: Well, a judge eventually, but first yes a lawyer.

Fin: Are you thinking of shadowing?

Cole: I have thought about it, but it would really cut into my volunteer at the children's hospital and the old folks home. So, at the moment I think that I'll just study the material for the moment.

(Scene freezes for all except Fin)

Fin: Seriously?! When I asked you to give her a "better guy", I meant me! Not this superhero prince guy who wants to be a lawyer after his superstar gig is done, and he helps sick children and old people on the weekends! How am I supposed to compete with that?! He is literally the perfect guy! There is no way that Ash would choose me over him. I guess I will have to stay in the ultimate friend zone now and forever. I have to find a way to get out of it...

(Scene unfreezes)

Cole: What do you want to do?

Fin: Me?

Cole: Yeah

Fin: A chemist.

Cole: That's really interesting.

(Scene freezes again)

Fin: Seriously?! How do you make a guy this perfect?!

(Scene goes dark)

(End scene)