#*ep 2

(MAX): Nine hours?

(LENA): We took breaks!

(MAX): That doesn't make it less insane.

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[Lena goes in for the kiss]

(MAX): Oh I don’t-

(LENA): Shit, sorry I thought-

(MAX): I do! It’s just not a good idea.

(LENA): Why not?

(MAX): I know your brother.

(LENA): As in-

(MAX): In a professional sense. We were sort of business partners. I was hoping you’d be interested in a similar deal. 

(LENA): Why the fuck should I trust you?

(MAX): Jordan what is the point of begging me to come out all these months

if when I do you’re just gonna sit down with your boyfriend?

(JORDAN): It’s not my fault the music isn’t giving!

(KAI): Maybe if they played some Doja….

(JORDAN): Exactly bae. Even new Nicki would be better than this.

(MAX): Be fucking for real.

(JORDAN): Max if it’s really that deep go and find the girls innit. I think I see them on the floor over there.

(MAX): Ugh fine. You two make me sick.

*max loses the girls in the crowd*

[TEXT]

Max: met someone fun, don't wait for me :)

Jordan: bitch??

Max:I'll text u when I'm home love u x

Jordan: share ur location at least

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(RENI): Fix ya face. 

(AJ): *Aj kisses their teeth* 

(RENI): I’m serious. I look way too fine to sit here like a dickhead while you sulk over your bestie. 

***

(LENA): Sorry about my friends. They’re not normally like that.

(MAX): Don’t worry about it. Aj’s just mad I keyed their car once.

(LENA): What?

(MAX): I thought it was Jades. We used to-

(LENA): Oh you’re the one that-

(MAX): -Yeah…I’ve healed since then.

(AJ): *Following Lena’s eyes* - Don’t. it’s not worth it.

(LENA): How come?

(AJ): Long story, but trust me. That one will keep your head hot.

(RENI): Who’s doing what now?

(AJ): Max is here.

(RENI): Swear down? *off Lena’s expression* Oh babe they’d eat you alive. 

(LENA): Unfortunately for you two, I’m in the mood for a challenge. Don’t wait for me. I’ll find you upstairs.

(AMARA): How has this happened? I don’t understand.

(MARQUEZ): There’s been a shift in power within the higher ups. The election’s coming up and the brass want everyone focused on keeping heads cool. 

(AMARA): Keeping head coo-. What is the point of paying of a police officer if he can’t fucking do what I’ve asked?!

(MARQUEZ): Amara I-

(AMARA): My son did not kill himself Marquez. Someone, somewhere knows what happened to him. Knows where he is!

(MARQUEZ): *Pleading* Amara. I love this family like my own blood. But things are different now. You’re not physically in the city anymore. I’m limited in what I can do!

(JORDAN): So what was up with you and Mx. Thing earlier?

(MAX): Nothing, I’m sorting something out for them.

(JORDAN): …Of course you are.

(MAX): Jord…don’t.

(JORDAN): [sighing] Sorry. Let’s change the topic. What’s the vibe for tonight? Are you on a social ting or are we finding you a babes?

(MAX): Loool. I haven’t decided yet. Let’s play it by ear.

(JORDAN): Sick. Loving this new go with the flow vibe babe. It suits you.

(MAX): Thanks love. What time are Kai and the girls getting here? 

(JORDAN): Half 9? Zara will probs be late though.

(MAX): Tell her if she’s not here by 10 we’re leaving without her. I’m so serious.

*Sounds of a packed nightclub*