Lucy walks into Red Rocks and scans the bar, looking for Raul.
When she feels a hand on the small of her back, she turns.
He’s even hotter in person, and he smells divine.
Raul
If I hadn’t planned on meeting you, I would have had to talk to you anyway.
Lucy
And I would have definitely responded.
Raul
When I know what I want, I go after it.
Lucy
I guess that’s a good thing.
Lucy
As long as what you want is me.
Raul
Oh, sweetheart. As if there’s any question.
He winks, and Lucy grins.
Yup, he was definitely worth busting out her favorite red dress for.
Raul
I’ll make it two. Want to grab a table?
When he brings over their drinks, he brushes her hand and leans in close.
She feels a shiver up her spine.
She’s not sure how much they have in common.
But the chemistry is 10/10.
Lucy
So what were you up to today?
Raul
I slept in, since someone kept me up late last night.
Raul
Wow, I already love making you blush.
Lucy
Lucky for you it’s pretty easy.
Lucy
What did you do after I ruined your sleep?
Raul
Not much. Hit the weight room, met a client—
When the door opens behind him, Lucy glances up —
And almost chokes on her drink.
What the hell is he doing here???
She’s about to wave. But when he sees her, his jaw tightens.
He walks straight past her…
And over to a gorgeous woman sitting alone at the end of the bar.
Raul
Your face just got, like, green.
Raul
Are you feeling alright?
Lucy
I’ve been really tired.
Raul
Maybe we should order some food.
Raul
Be right back, I’ll grab a menu.
Lucy pulls out her phone and frantically texts Adam while Raul is gone.
Lucy
What are you doing here!!!!!
Across the bar, she sees Adam’s eyes flick over to her.
He says something to his date, then pulls out his phone.
Adam
I could ask you the same question.
Lucy
I’m on a date! Obviously!
Adam
Well, same. Obviously!
Adam
That guy you’re with clearly wants to.
Adam
What’s wrong with his neck?
Lucy
They’re called MUSCLES, Adam. It’s—
She drops her phone in her lap when Raul returns with their drinks.
Lucy can barely concentrate on the menu.
She and Adam keep making eye contact, then looking away.
What did he just say to make his date laugh so much?
And how does she get her hair so shiny?!?!?
Eventually, Raul looks over his shoulder.
Raul
Hey, do you know someone here?
Raul
That couple over there — you keep looking at them. Do you know them?
Lucy
I just — I really like her dress.
Raul
Listen, are you sure you’re okay?
Lucy
Would you excuse me for a second?
Lucy
I’m going to run to the bathroom.
Raul
Take your time, I’ll get us some appetizers.
She heads to the back of the bar, fuming.
Sure enough, Adam follows.
When he knocks on the bathroom door, she lets him in and locks it behind her.
Lucy
Stop ruining my date!
Adam
What are you talking about?
Lucy
I actually like this this guy, and you’re ruining it.
Adam
I’m not doing anything!
Lucy
You keep looking at me.
Adam
You keep looking at ME!
Lucy
How could you possibly bring a date here?
Adam
Sorry, I didn’t see the sign on the door announcing that this was your spot.
Lucy
I didn’t even know you had a date tonight.
Adam
When it became clear we weren’t meeting up, I made other plans.
Lucy
Looks like my tips to improve your profile worked out.
Adam
And I don’t understand why you sound so pissed about it.
Adam
Then why are you yelling at me!
Lucy clears her throat, then tries again.
Adam
No…now you’re just folding your arms and staring daggers at me with murderous rage.
Lucy
I can’t believe you showed up at a date you knew I was excited about.
Lucy
Carrying on with some other woman right in front of me!
Adam
It’s a coincidence that we both wound up here.
Adam
And I’m not CARRYING ON.
Adam
I’m on a first date, just like you are.
Adam
Should I have stayed home twiddling my thumbs while you had all the fun?
Lucy
That’s not what I mean.
Adam
I’m allowed to go on dates, Lucy. Just like you are.
Lucy
I’m not mad about it. I’m just—
She thinks about the dark hint of stubble in the pic he sent her.
She doesn’t know what to say.
Lucy
She’s really pretty.
Lucy
You should go home with her.
Lucy steps back against the door.
Adam takes a step closer.
He’s so close to her, and she has nowhere to go.
Adam
Are you sure that’s really what you want?
Adam
You told me last night that you didn’t want to date me.
Adam
When you said you’d swipe right on my Tinder profile—
Lucy
If we weren’t already friends. Yeah, I know.
They stand there for a beat, looking at each other.
She doesn’t know how long they stay like that. It could be minutes. Hours.
Suddenly, there’s banging on the door, and a voice shouting.
Raul
Lucy, are you in there?
