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LENA (quiet) Quieter. Probably boring.

LENA (CONT'D) Your pie’s on the house tonight.

Lena’s jaw tightens. Something behind her eyes flickers — fear, maybe, or want. anya ivy casting

LENA (almost a smile) That’s because you haven’t seen me on three hours of sleep and a sugar crash.

Lena stands. Not dramatic. Just… careful. LENA (quiet) Quieter

[Date] Self-tape preferred — slate with name, height, and what draws you to Lena.

Underneath a quick, almost reckless wit is someone terrified of being truly known. When she meets JUNE (late 20s, sincere, a little lost), a customer who keeps ordering pie at 2 a.m., Lena’s defenses start showing hairline cracks. The scene below takes place after their third late-night conversation — the first time Lena doesn’t make a joke to escape. INT. DINER – NIGHT Lena’s jaw tightens

JUNE I don’t think you could be boring if you tried.