Nathan
Nah it's because of me...

Celeste : Bye! -walks away-
Ezra : What are the plans today?
Nathan : We have a shoot in two hours.
Ezra : Let's plan something afterwards.
Nathan : Bet.

Avery's Room
-phone call-

Enzo : How are you love?
Avery : I'm doing good. How about you? Have you landed?
Enzo : I land in about an hour.
Avery : Okay...
Enzo : Everything okay?
Avery : Yeah I just have a bit of a headache.
Enzo : Get some rest love.
Avery : Mhm
Enzo : I'll check on you later.
Avery : Take care. -ends call-

Celeste : -walks in- Okay I'm back.
Avery : Did say anything?
Celeste : No
Avery : Oh
Celeste : Again, I think you two should talk it out.
Avery : Yeah...

CAFE

Cynthia : Nathan, something happened last night and you don't want to talk about it.
Ezra : Does it involve Avery?
Nathan : ....
Cynthia : I believe so.
Nathan : Don't judge me.
Ezra : We just want to help you.
Nathan : Avery and I kissed last night.
Ezra : You kiss Cynthia all night and then kiss Avery? Dude!
Nathan : I don't know what I'm doing I'm sorry!
Cynthia : I think I know.
Ezra : You're into Avery and you're using Cynthia as a distraction.
Nathan : I'm sorry Cynthia.
Cynthia : It's okay! I kinda guessed.
Nathan : Avery is married. Enzo is my friend. That's the problem.
Ezra : I don't know what to tell you man.
Cynthia : Do you feel something for her? Like actually?
Nathan : I don't know...
Ezra : Try not to think about it too much.
Cynthia : Only time will tell.

L A T E R

Avery
Celeste, and I went shopping while the rest finished up their photoshoot. Once they're done, we're going for lunch and then we'll go on a boat tour in the end.

But first...

Nathan : Can we talk?
Avery : Mhm
Nathan : Last night......it shouldn't have happened.
Avery : I think the same. You have a girlfriend. I have a husband. End of story.
Nathan : I'm sorry.......I don't want to ruin our friendship. I really enjoy your company.
Avery : Don't worry! Our friendship still stands.
Nathan : Are we cool?
Avery : We're cool!

Nathan
Cynthia isn't my girlfriend. I'll just make Avery believe so.

Venice, Italy
Enzo's House

Luciano : Fratello! (Brother) Welcome! Enzo : Grazie

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Luciano : Fratello! (Brother) Welcome!
Enzo : Grazie. (Thank you) what's going on?
Luciano : A new gang is standing up. They're gaining a lot people. On top of that, The Dragon keeps killing our people.
Enzo : Fuck......okay. Do you know where that stupid gang hands around at?
Luciano : Yeah they go to a bar in the city. It's not owned by them though.
Enzo : Gather some men. We're going to kill them.
Luciano : Yes boss.

C A S I N O

Elias : Have you talked to Avery?
Victoria : No it's been awhile to be honest.
Elias : Do you still consider her your best friend?
Victoria : Of course I do! I miss her so much. Just that our conversations are always so long. I don't have much time to talk to her but I'll look for a time.
Elias : How's her mom?
Victoria : Still very sick.
Elias : Do you think she'll go to Missouri?
Victoria : Avery? I can almost assure you she wants to. It's probably the dick of her husband not letting her.
Elias : He's here.
Victoria : Enzo is here in Italy?!
Elias : Yes
Victoria : But Avery?
Elias : She's in Miami with some friends.
Victoria : Enzo let her go to Miami but not to Missouri?
Elias : If she'd go to Missouri, she'd go alone. Enzo doesn't like that.
Victoria : True
Elias : It's time to open.
Victoria : Don't worry about a thing. I have things under control as I do every night.

B A R

Enzo : Hello all!

-silence-

Enzo : Why so silent? Weren't expecting me?
Guard : Enzo Lombardo?
Enzo : I'm offended you're asking. You should be affirming it! Kill him!

Enzo
Luciano raised up his gun and fired at the guy's head.

Enzo : I have questions and I expect answers. Are we clear?
Everyone : Si (yes)
Enzo : Who is your leader?
Guard : The Dragon...
Enzo : Identity?
Guard : We don't know. We swear we don't know!
Enzo : Where does The Dragon go to?
Guard : We don't know what they look like. We don't know the gender. They communicate with me through phone calls. They use a distorted voice.
Enzo : Luc-

-phone ring-

Enzo : It's Lara, she better have something important!

-phone call-

Enzo : This better be important!
Lara : Vicky is in Italy! In your territory to be specific. She moved over there three years ago. Right after your wedding.
Enzo : Send me her location.
Lara : On it! -ends call-

Enzo : Everyone drop your guns.

Luciano
And they all did. They all fear Enzo.
They obeyed him without hesitation.

Enzo : You! Stand behind Luciano.
Guard : Si...
Enzo : Now we kill them all Luc.

Miami, Florida

Nathan : Is this your first time on a boat?
Avery : No but it's been awhile.
Nathan : Do you travel often?
Avery : No not really. Whenever Enzo has to go elsewhere, he doesn't take me. It surprises me he left me here.
Nathan : You don't have much freedom or choice do you?
Avery : His life takes that away.
Nathan : That's why you say you feel trapped? It's the life you live in.
Avery : Enzo is an important man in the business. He always has people behind him. Sometimes they try to use me to get to him. That's why I'm never alone. I don't have much control over my freedom.
Nathan : It must be hard.
Avery : You have no idea. On top of that I don't love him and-
Nathan : ...
Avery : It's not easy. My attempts to escape always fail. He'll find me anyway.
Nathan : I'm sorry you live like that.
Avery : It's okay......there's nothing I can do.

Venice, Italy
Casino

Enzo : Vicky!
Victoria : Enzo? What are you doing here?
Enzo : This is my territory. What are you doing here?
Victoria : I work here. This is my uncle's casino remember?
Enzo : Are you taking over?
Victoria : Yes
Enzo : For how long?
Victoria : Three years
Enzo : The time I've been married for.
Victoria : As you know, my brother was the one taking over. Unfortunately, he was killed. Now it's up to me. That's why I'm here.
Enzo : I see...
Victoria : Is Avery here?
Enzo : No I didn't bring her.
Victoria : Give her hugs and kisses from me.
Enzo : It was nice seeing you. -walks away-

O U T S I D E

Luciano : I don't think Vicky is a suspect. Everything she said is true.
Enzo : Just keep an eye on her. You never know.
Luciano : Yeah for sure.
Enzo : Are there more members of the gang left?
Luciano : A few! The guy has their location.
Enzo : Perfetto! (Perfect) let's get rid of them now!

To be continued.....

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