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the party. I didn’t know you could

still dance, but it looks like some

things aren’t easily forgotten.

BUSINESSMAN 1

Who’s your friend?

JAMES

Annie is my... lawyer. She’s here

to keep an eye on all of you, make sure you’re not up to anything insidious.

Annie looks from James to the businesspeople with her mouth set in a firm line, disappointed by her introduction.

Annie shakes hands with them while forcing a tight smile.

ANNIE

Pleasure to meet all of you. Wow, it’s

gorgeous out here. I’ve never seen anything

so beautiful.

JAMES

(whispering to Annie)

I have.

BUSINESSWOMAN 1

James, we want you to meet someone.

The businesspeople beckon a man forward.

BUSINESSWOMAN 1

This is Greg. He owns three franchise

Beanz Café locations and is interested

in taking over your lease. I think it

would be a good fit, wouldn’t you agree?

JAMES

(beat) You’d replace me with a franchise?

BUSINESSWOMAN 2

We feel he would be a better fit

with the community. They have excellent

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