Page 36 of Holly Jolly July

Int. Apartment Hallway - Night

James knocks on Jenna’s door, hands in his pockets and shoulders slumped.

Annie answers the door in her pyjamas. Her initial reaction is surprise, then shifts to hurt.

Annie looks over her shoulder, then steps into the hall. She closes the door and crosses her arms.

JAMES

I wanted to apologize for earlier. I

shouldn’t have left you there like that.

ANNIE

It was really scary. I didn’t know my

way back and didn’t have my phone.

We wandered around for an hour.

JAMES

I feel terrible. If anything happened

to either of you, I’d never be able to

forgive myself. I carry enough guilt as

is, I couldn’t bear any more...

ANNIE

We’re okay. You don’t need to feel guilty about anything. Except maybe not carrying pumpkin spice in your café. That is a

crime.

JAMES

(smiling)

I’ll put up garland and lights, but

I refuse to stoop to pumpkin spice.

ANNIE

(smiling back)

I’d invite you in, but there’s a baby

in here and I don’t want you to

freak out.

JAMES

I promise I won’t. But I was actually

hoping you’d come to my place? I was

about to decorate the cookies, if you’re

still interested in helping.

ANNIE

I’d love to. Can we listen to Christmas

music while we decorate?

JAMES

(sighing)

If we must.