#*ep 7

(MAX): Hear me out-

(LENA): No! I’m not letting you convince me that the fast and furious movies are fucking ‘high camp’. Hear yourself!

(MAX): You're thinking about them too literally! It’s about family! Fast cars! Jumping a fuck off truck off a cliffside and for some reason not immediately dying!

(LENA): Max, they drove a car into space. Space!

(MAX): Exactly! Peak cinema!

(LENA): You’re dead serious too.

[AISH’S LOCK SCREEN]

[MAX - 6 MISSED CALLS]

(MAX): I’m outside the station, how far away are you? I think it’s gonna rain 💔[8:04am]

(MAX): Are you close by? Train’s in 15mins! [8:09am]

(MAX): ?? Answer ur phone pls. [8:14am]

(MAX): Aish what the fuck? Are you okay? [8:19am]

(MAX): I texted Ty and he doesn’t know where u are either! What’s going on? [8:23am]

(MAX): I’m not upset. I just wanna know ur okay. there’s another train at 8:42 if that’s easier? [8:25am]

****

(AISH): H-

(MAX): Where the fuck are you?

(AISH): Shit, *coughing* What time is it?

(MAX): It’s almost 9 you dick. What’s going on?

(AISH): coughing - I’m really sorry Max. I’ve got a really sore throat and a cough. Can the woman do another day?

(MAX): emotional - Fuck sake. You knew how much this meant to me!

(AISH): Max I-

(MAX): I never ask you for shit! And I didn’t ask you for this! You offered! 

(AISH):  I know! …But this isn’t my fault!

(MAX): Bye Aish. [They hang up]

[MAX SCROLLS THROUGH THEIR CONTACTS BEFORE SETTLING ON LENA]

(MAX): [jumpy] Fuck, was that thunder?

(LENA): Yeah…should we stay here tonight? Might be a bit rough driving back.

(MAX): …Alright.

(LENA): I’ll go and sort it now. 

(MAX): Let me know how m-

(LENA): Don’t worry about it.

(MAX): wait I-

[Lena gets up and walks off before Max can respond]

***

(LENA): So I managed to book us in but they only had a double room left.

[LENA PULLS UP, MAX GETS IN THE CAR]

(MAX): …Thanks.

(LENA): Don’t worry about it.

(MAX): Okay…I just. I feel weird and I realised that you’re the only person I know who would probably be free? Also you didn't have to drive? I'm glad you did but-

(LENA): I said it’s fine Max. I don’t do public transport anyway.

(MAX): That’s the worst thing you’ve ever said to me.

(LENA): I don’t think that’s true.

(MAX): …Can I play some music?

(LENA): Connect your phone to my bluetooth. No Charli XCX or any of that computer pop shit.

(MAX): If you hate me then say that.

(LENA): My car, my rules.

[LENA AND AJ WORKING OUT]

(LENA): So we agree then.

(AJ): I wouldn’t say that exactly. But I do get where you’re coming from.

(LENA): Right. I don’t want you to feel like you have to look out for me. But I know that I’ve been reckless.

(AJ): Yeah. I’ll take a step back for now, but if-

(LENA): If it gets out of hand I know where to find you. Are we good?

(AJ): [Stretching] We’re good. Watch your form.

(LENA): My form’s fine. [Phone rings] Can you see who that is?

(AJ): Max? As in-

(MAX): …Hi.

(SANDRA): Max, come in.

*

(MAX): Thank you for letting my friend come with me, I’m a bit nervous and-

(SANDRA): Don’t worry about it. Dais mentioned you might not come alone. 

(MAX): Cool. Um-

(SANDRA): D’ya want a cuppa? Me mum’s got all sorts in her cupboard.

(MAX):  Oh! English breakfast would be great if you’ve got it. 

(SANDRA): Alright, [to Lena] Same for you?

(LENA): I’m okay thanks, is it cool if I sit out in the living room? Just to give you two some privacy.

(SANDRA): Go for it. Let me know if you need anything.

**

(SANDRA): So how do you want to do this? Do you have questions or do you want me to just start talking?

(MAX): Um, I guess I have questions? Like, Daisy said you were cellmates so was that for a long time or?

(SANDRA): I met your mum around seven years ago. Typically, when new inmates are inducted, we’re paired up with someone to show us the ropes. Your mum was that for me. I think when I got there she was a few years into her time.

(MAX): Right…and how was she? Was it…hard for her? I mean I know it’s hard for everyone but she asked me to stop visiting quite early on. She told my stepmum it was too much for her and I never got to- Sorry I’m rambling.