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quiets him down but I’m so exhausted

I can’t even think straight, and I—

ANNIE

I’ll take him out for you.

JENNA

No, it’s ok. The park is a few blocks away

and I don’t want you to get lost. The streets

around here are convoluted and—

JAMES

(stepping inside)

I’ll show her.

ANNIE

Are you sure?

JAMES

Of course.

JENNA

Thank you! I could really use the sleep.

Ext. Park - Evening

Annie is swinging baby Henry at the playground while James stands nearby. They are both dressed in winter clothes and snow is piled all around. The streetlights are on and the sun is beginning to set, casting a romantic ambiance on the pair. They are alone in the park.

ANNIE

How long have you been in Hemlock Grove?

JAMES

I moved here about five years ago. I grew up

not too far away. A few towns over. When they

rebuilt downtown we were the first to put in

a bid with our business idea. We’ve been

here ever since.

ANNIE

Have you always wanted to run a café?

JAMES

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