Page 50 of Holly Jolly July

Int. Jenna’s Apartment - Night

Annie enters Jenna’s dark apartment, closes the door and leans against it. Lights turn on, surprising her.

JENNA

There she is. Were you over at that

guy’s place across the hall again?

ANNIE

Maybe.

JENNA

Oh, come on, I haven’t had time for real

romance in months. It’s hard to sneak away

when you smell like sour milk, and Henry

seems to know exactly the wrong time to cry.

Let me live vicariously through you!

ANNIE

There’s nothing to tell.

We’re friends.

JENNA

Uh-huh. Friends don’t make you

blush like that.

Annie brings her hands up to pink cheeks.

ANNIE

Stop! Anyway, I’m going to a big

Christmas party on Saturday with him—

Jenna gives Annie a look.

ANNIE (CONT’D)

As a friend .

JENNA

Uh-huh. Sure.

ANNIE

Do you have anything I can wear?

I didn’t bring any dresses. I

thought we’d be having a sweatpants

marathon this whole week.

JENNA

Do I have dresses? Come on. I may be

a mom, but I’m not dead.

Int. Brewed Awakening Café - Morning

Annie enters and stands in line to wait with three other customers.

James sees her immediately and smiles. His demeanour with his guests has improved, he even says “Good Morning” to them.

Annie steps up when it’s her turn.

ANNIE

Good morning! Two lattes please, sir.

JAMES

Why yes, miss, coming right up.

Annie glances at the display case, noting some new treats.

ANNIE

Our Christmas cookies! You’re selling them!

JAMES

They’re a huge hit. I may have to make more

for us to take to the party on Saturday.

ANNIE

Let me know if you need any help with that.

JAMES

I will. Here are your drinks—

Annie removes her wallet from her purse.

James raises his hand to stop her, then gestures to the display case of cookies.

JAMES (CONT’D)

You’ve already paid me in hours

of service.

ANNIE

Thank you, that is very kind. Can

I have a couple of cookies, too?

James gives her the cookies in a paper bag.

Annie sneaks a $20 bill into the tip jar.

James eyes Annie with teasing reproach.

Annie sniffs her drink, then tastes it.

ANNIE

Is this pumpkin spice?

JAMES

Yes. But don’t tell anyone. I have a

reputation to uphold.

ANNIE

Just for me?

JAMES

(smiling)

Just for you.