Topher
Had a great time last night.
Vera
It wasn’t too boring? Staying in?
Topher
Definitely not boring :)
Vera
You seemed kind of freaked out by the movie.
Vera
Because I’m pretty sure I heard you peek behind the shower curtain when you were in the bathroom.
Topher
You eavesdropped on me in the bathroom?
Vera
Actually, there’s something I need to tell you…
Topher
There’s something I need to tell you.
Vera
Not in text. In person.
Topher
Where do you want to meet?
Vera
The park? The one where we had our first date :)
Topher
I’m already on my way.
Casey
Hey! We’re still on for ten right? I got us a brunch reservation at Appertivo.
Casey
Totally on the company dime.
Vera
Yeah. Might be a few minutes late.
Casey
They don’t seat you until everyone’s arrived.
Vera
I’ll try to make it on time.
Casey
What could be more important than brunch?
Casey
Are you seeing Mr. Burn? ;)
Casey
Yes. Seeing as it’s my story. Our story. You know what I mean.
Casey
Didn’t you just have date #3?
Casey
This seems off playbook.
Vera
I’m sorry, Casey. I can’t do it.
Casey
You can’t make brunch?
Vera
No, the article. I can’t.
Casey
Vera. What are you doing?
Casey
This guy is a creep!! Remember?!?!
Casey
OMG! Are you falling for him?
Vera
No. Maybe. I don’t know.
Casey
Get ahold of yourself! It’s a game, remember?
Vera
What if it’s different this time?
Casey
That’s what he wants you to think.
Vera
I don’t know. It feels real.
Vera
I’m telling him, Casey. He’s a good guy.
Casey
Vera! Have you had breakfast?
Casey
Don’t make a decision like this on an empty stomach!
Graham
How did last night go? Give me the play by play.
Topher
Not a good time, Graham.
Topher
Nothing. We had a great time.
Graham
So now you seal the deal, right? Break her heart.
Topher
Something like that.
Graham
Why do I sense a lack of conviction?
Topher
I don’t know, Graham. Maybe you’re projecting?
Topher
Headed to the park.
Topher
To tell Vera the truth.
Topher
Sorry, my man. Can’t go through with it.
Graham
You can’t do this. We have a deal. I paid you.
Topher
Maybe I’m turning over a new leaf.
Graham
Are you falling for her?
Graham
God. You’re supposed to be teflon.
Topher
Well, I guess every dog has his day.
Graham
You are supposed to break her heart.
Topher
Not this time. Not anymore.
Graham
What are you saying?
Topher
I’m through with the burn game.
Graham
YOU CAN’T DO THIS.
Topher
Sorry, Topher. I have to.
Casey
Are you meeting him now?
Casey
So it’s close to your apartment…
Vera
Don’t try to stop me.
Casey
The park! Where you had your first date!
Vera
You’ll never get here in time.
Casey
I am so mad about my brunch reservation.
Graham
I need to talk to you.
Vera
Not a good time, Graham.
Graham
Heard you have a new boyfriend.
Graham
Bet you think he’s something special.
Graham
Ever heard of the burn game?
Graham
So you know he’s running it on you, right?
Vera
If he is, it’s because my a-hole ex-boyfriend hired him to.
Graham
Touche. But I did it to help you.
Graham
So you’d get the story. You’re writing a story on him, right?
Graham
He doesn’t love you.
Graham
Because he’s running the game on someone else right now too.
Vera
You don’t know that.
Graham
I do because I had him followed.
Graham
It’s just a game Vera. You’re his next victim.
Vera
How can I believe you?
Graham
Would pictures help?
Casey
See the cab on the corner?
Graham
Did you look at them?
Graham
I should know. I hired him.
Graham
You have to believe me. I only did it to help you. To get you the story.
Graham
Because I love you.
Topher
Vera? I don’t see you.
Vera
Hey. Thanks for letting me share the cab.
Casey
You did the right thing.
Casey
I know this has been hard. But it’s almost over.
Vera
I can’t believe he’s running the game on someone else at the same time.
Casey
That’s what he does.
Vera
I really felt like it was real.
Casey
Because he’s good at it. And if you could be fooled, think of those other women.
Vera
I’ll have the story to you tomorrow.
Casey
When do you want it to go live?
Vera
On our last date. I want to see him go down in person.
Casey
And Vera. Stay strong.
Vera
Sorry. My phone died and I was stuck on the bus. Did you wait long?
Topher
Yeah. I’ve never been stood up before.
Topher
Do you want to meet now?
Vera
How about our next date? We have so much to tell each other.
Vera
It’ll just make it more special :)
Graham
Hey! Everything ok?
Vera
I just want to say thanks.
Vera
You always did push my career.
Graham
Because you’re so talented.
Vera
Maybe we should give it another try.
Graham
I would really like that :)
