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It lands in the water, floating there before it begins to sink.

The water starts to spark and smoke, the air filling with an acrid stench.

We stand there staring at the dying phone for a moment, and then Emma lets out a dramatic scream that pierces the quiet day and sends a flock of birds into flight, their wings beating hard against the thickening air.

35I bet you thought I was going to say that I do hate her sometimes, but Idon’t. Truly.

36If you know, you know.

37It was a cheesy rom-com staring Fred. He went on to be a big star, and she lingered in obscurity directing Lifetime movies to pay the rent. I guess I’d be bitter, too.

WHEN IN ROME

ACT 1, SCENE 8

EXT. TREVI FOUNTAIN — NIGHT

Cecilia and Connor are walking arm in arm. Trevi Fountain is lit up, sparkling, and romantic. Other TOURISTS and LOCALS are wandering around, some snapping pictures on their phones or filming themselves with selfie sticks.

CECILIA

It feels like fate that we met, doesn’t it?

CONNOR

I feel the same.

He leans down and kisses her, gently at first, then deepening the kiss. They break apart.

CECILIA

I’m so happy.

CONNOR

I’m glad, my dear.

CECILIA

I wish my parents didn’t have to die for all this to happen.

CONNOR

How so?

CECILIA

It’s how I can afford this. My inheritance.

CONNOR

You made something good out of something bad. That’s a positive thing.

CECILIA

The money makes me feel guilty.

CONNOR

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