EXT. CITY STREET - NIGHT

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A street pulsing with nocturnal energy.

 

JUDIE (24), brunette, party dress, disheveled, argues with DAMON (28), sharp features, arrogant stance.

 

Nearby, EVE (22), blonde, intense gaze, leans against a graffitied wall.

 

She takes a long drag from her cigarette, eyes never leaving the quarreling couple.

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Judie grabs Damon’s wrist. He pushes her back. 

 

Eve's eyes narrow.

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INT. ELEVATOR - NIGHT

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Harsh fluorescent light flickers. Judie sobs into Eve's shoulder, mascara streaking her face. 

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Eve's arm is protective around her, but her eyes are cold, fixed on their reflection in the mirrored wall.

 

The elevator climbs. Numbers tick upward.

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INT. JUDIE'S APARTMENT - BATHROOM

 

Judie throws up into the toilet. Eve holds her hair back, face impassive.​

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BEDROOM

 

Eve wipes Judie's ruined makeup with calculated precision. 

 

She helps Judie out of her dress, eyes lingering for a moment.

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KITCHEN

 

Steam rises as Eve makes tea.

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LIVINGROOM

 

Trash bag in hand, Eve methodically cleans Judie’s apartment.​

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LATER

 

Judie, now in pajamas, curled up on the couch. Eve joins her, laptop in hand.

 

They watch a video, Judie's laughter genuine, Eve's eyes on Judie more than the screen.

 

They dance and do TikTok videos, Judie carefree, Eve's

movements more rigid, always watching Judie.

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The room darkens. Only the TV casts a flickering glow.

 

They dance. Judie, eyes closed, lost in the rhythm. 

 

Eve's eyes never leave Judie's face.

 

The lighting shifts, dreamlike.

 

Shadows play across their faces.

 

Eve leans in, eyes on Judie's lips.

 

Judie's eyes snap open. She jerks back.

 

JUDIE

(Confused)

What the hell?

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Eve’s skin whitens.

 

The spell breaks.

 

Harsh reality floods back.

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A beat.

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Judie's phone BUZZES.

 

The screen illuminates: "DAMON CALLING"

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Judie hesitates, then answers.

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CUT TO:

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HALLWAY

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The door BURSTS open. Damon swaggers in, all charm and confidence.

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Judie and him talk in the door way, then hug.

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Eve, perched on the couch, watches with narrowed eyes.

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KITCHEN

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Damon makes cocktails in the open kitchen. 

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Whispers in Judie's ear. She giggles.

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Eve tries to catch her eye, but Judie is oblivious.

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LIVING ROOM

 

They settle on the couch, Judie in the middle.

 

The TV flickers to life.

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Damon and Judie share popcorn, tossing pieces into each other's mouths.

 

Damon aims a kernel at Eve. It hits her cheek.

 

He laughs.

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Eve looks away, clearly hurt.

 

Judie’s gaze catches Eve’s.

 

Suddenly, her hand brushes hers.

 

Time slows.

 

Judie stands, pulling Eve up.

 

They move towards the door. 

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Leaving Damon behind.

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INT. ELEVATOR - NIGHT

 

Judie pushes Eve against the wall.

 

They kiss passionately.

 

The elevator lights strobe, faster and faster. 

 

The floor indicator spins wildly.

 

Numbers blur into infinity.

 

CUT TO:

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INT. JUDIE'S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

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Eve blinks.

 

The fantasy shatters.

 

Judie and Damon are tangled together on the couch, kissing deeply.

 

A single tear slides down Eve's cheek.

 

She stands, movements robotic.

 

Eve walks to the door. She pauses, looking back.

 

Judie and Damon remain oblivious, lost in each other.

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Eve slips out, closing the door with a soft CLICK.

 

FADE TO BLACK.