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The Next Morning
Avery's Hotel Room
Avery
I couldn't really sleep.
I couldn't stop thinking about last night. So many thoughts kept running through my head...
-knock-
Avery : Come in...
Celeste : -walks in- Hey! You're eating already?
Avery : Yeah..
Celeste : Why don't you come downstairs? We're all about to eat.
Avery : ...
Celeste : What's wrong?
Avery : No.....nothing.
Celeste : You know you can talk to me about anything.
Avery : I can trust you won't tell anyone?
Celeste : I promise!
Avery : Nathan and I kissed last night.
Celeste : Oh my...
Avery : I got mad because he was making out with someone else throughout the whole party and decides to kiss me in the end. He's just playing.
Celeste : I don't understand his behavior either. He never showed any kind of interest towards Cynthia before. Not in that way.
Avery : I don't know what to do. I don't know if I should stay or go to Italy.
Celeste : I suggest talk to Nathan to clear things up. It's always best to have things clear.
Avery : I guess...
Celeste : If you want, I'll have breakfast here with you. I don't want you to eat alone.
Avery : -smile- Thank you!
C A F E
Nathan : Morning.
Cynthia : Where's Celeste?
Ezra : She went to get Avery.
Nathan : ....
Ezra : You look tired.
Nathan : I couldn't sleep last night.
Ezra : Did you party hard?
Cynthia : Woah
Ezra : What?
Nathan : I don't know. I just couldn't sleep.
Celeste : Guys! I'm going to eat with Avery.
Ezra : Why won't she come down?
Celeste : She doesn't feel good.
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. (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.....