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Another light bobs between the trees.

MEL: Hey! Who’s up there?

NICK: It’s just us.

The camera stabilizes as the two groups meet. Trina’s mouthis a tight, straight line, her lips pressed together. Anthonyshakes his head as Mel staggers slightly, entering the clearing.

MEL: Nicky! The gang’s all here. Plus bonus crew. Sup, Jer?

JEREMY: Mel.

TRINA: Are you drunk?

MEL: Nooooooooo. Maybe.

SOPHIA: Yep.

TRINA: And you are?

Trina crosses her arms and fixes Sophia with a flat stare. Nearby, Kyle is still recording.

MEL: She’s Sophia. She’s with me.

TRINA: She’s your date?

MEL: Yeah. She’s my date. This is a date. Is that a problem?

Trina shakes her head, a look of disgust on her face. Her voice shakes as she speaks.

TRINA: Only you. Only you would show up drunk and bring adateto—

NICK: Can we not fight? Just for tonight? Let’s just focus on figuring out what’s going on.

SOPHIA: Somebody’s messing with us, that’s what’s going on. Getting a bunch of idiots out into the woods at night for the lulz.

Mel rolls her eyes.

JEREMY: Dumb question, but—why are there three of you?

MEL: How is that your business?

JEREMY: Well, you did just say it was a date. Which is normally a two-person affair.

VANESSA: W-we’re supposed to be in pairs. Partners. Remember?

MIRANDA: It won’t be a problem.

VANESSA: Are you sure?

TRINA: Seriously, Mel. You brought adate.

MEL: So did Nick.

TRINA: Nick brought his girlfriend. That’s different. You brought adateto look for Becca.

SOPHIA: Wait, Becca? That missing girl? You know her?

TRINA: Mel. Really?