#*ep 4

(MAX): Thank you for dropping me home…and walking me to my door.

(ROSE): It was my pleasure. It’s so lucky that I’m staying nearby. 

(MAX): Incredibly lucky.

(ROSE): I really enjoyed meeting you today Max.

(MAX): Likewise. Cleo might be better than Simda.

(ROSE): Don’t tell her that, she’ll probably start a business.

[They both laugh]

[A car horn beeps]

[door unlocks]

(Rose): It’s only me!

(???): We’re in here!

(Rose): Ooo, what are we watching?

*

(LENA): The whole list yeah?

(RENI): Kinda. The last two names came up empty. I’ll keep looking but it’ll take some time.

(LENA): Okay cool. Thank you.

(AJ): What did you say this was for again?

(LENA): Potential client list.

(AJ): That only we know about?

(LENA): You’re very inner today, do you know that?

(AJ): I just want you to be careful. You don’t have to do this alone, you know.

CLEO): I know I texted but did you get the flowers I sent? The connection in Sulani wasn’t amazing so I’m not sure if the order went through straight away.

(MAX): I didn’t but maybe they’re on their way?

(CLEO): Ugh, I’m sorry babe. I’ll send an email just to be safe. You look beautiful by the way. How have you been?

(MAX): As do you, babe, and I’ve been okay, but I wanna know about you! How was the honeymoon? Talk about the food, the sights and most importantly…the sex. 

(CLEO): In a word…magical. 

(MAX): As it should be. Mark can live another day.

(CLEO): Please. He sends his love by the way. 

(MAX): It’s mutual. Now, re: ordering, should we get our usual or do you feel like spicing things up now that you’re a grown up married lady.

(CLEO): I think we should wait and see…

(MAX): Cleopatra. What did you do?

(CLEO): Nothing bad. I promise!...I invited a friend.

(MAX): Oh my god.

(CLEO): -Look I know the timing’s a bit off but Rose is one of my oldest friends and I’ve always thought you two would get on. She’s over from Windenburg for a bit and I think she’ll be a great addition to brunch!

(MAX): *sighing* Is this the one that couldn’t come to the wedding ‘cause she broke her ankle?

(CLEO): Yes! I’ve missed her very much and it’s a crime that you two haven’t met yet… Don’t give me that look, nothing has to happen. 

(MAX): But?

(CLEO): But if it did, it could be a well deserved step up for you.

(MAX): Bitch?

*

(ROSE): Hiya.

(CLEO): Rosie! It’s been too long.

(ROSE): Cleo, my blushing bride! I’ve missed you. Noticing Max - Max right?

(MAX): Hi.

(AISH): Hi…

(MAX): Nice hair.

(AISH): I’m trying something out. 

(MAX): Trying me more like.

(AISH): I’m sorry about yesterday…Was it busy?

(MAX): It was fine…It’s just that yesterday was– How hard is it to charge your phone?!

(AISH): Ty had the charger!

(MAX): Why do you even share a- You know what, let’s not fight. What was wrong with you anyway?

(AISH): I was just having one of those days. You know how my head can get. But I feel ok now.

(MAX): Well we both know that's not true, but I'm short on time so I'll get to the point. I have news.

(AISH): Bad or good?

(MAX): Good. I’ve handled the Dimitry stuff. You’re your own person again.

(AISH): Oh.

(MAX): Oh?

(AISH): I mean thank you I just…I didn’t think you’d actually do it.

(AJ): How’d it go the other night?

(LENA): It went.

(AJ): So that’s what you’re doing?

(LENA): Please. You only wanna know so you and Ren can chat shit.

(AJ): That’s just not true.

(LENA): kisses her teeth - Stop hogging the spliff.

[They Smoke]

(LENA): Hannah’s back.

(AJ): At yours?

(LENA): Where else?

(AJ): You see you, yeah...

(LENA): It’s not like that.

(AJ): Never is.

(DIMITRY): It’s good you came to your senses.

(LENA): Mmhm.

(DIMITRY): I know it’s different than what you’re used to but the hustle is necessary. Even if it’s not how you imagined it.

(LENA): I hear that. Speaking of, I’ve handled things with Aish Desai. They don’t seem worth the trouble. I’ll have your money by tonight, with interest.

(DIMITRY): Why would you-

[DOOR OPENS]

(STEVE): Oh fuck. [HE RUNS OFF]

(DIMITRY): You’re only making it worse Steve! to Lena - Go after him!

***

(DIMITRY): That was dumb as shit. 

(STEVE): I told you I don’t have the money right now! If you’d just give me one or two days-