MAIN CHARACTERS:

• TAYLOR: (Adult, Male) A rugged yet kind-eyed man in his 30s, whose easy charm and quick wit hide a past heavy with mistakes.

• SHANNON: (Adult, Female) An athletic and sharp woman in her 30s, guarded after a recent breakup, her cautious demeanor masking a yearning for genuine connection.

SYNOPSIS: In the moody glow of a dimly lit bar, Taylor, a man with a roguish grin, takes a bold chance on a bet to spark a smile from Shannon, a woman nursing a half-empty cocktail and a bruised heart. Their banter crackles with sharp humor and subtle vulnerability as they trade jabs about bad choices and broken commitments. Beneath the neon flicker, a fleeting connection blooms, but Shannon’s guarded walls hold firm, leaving their exchange teetering on the edge of something real yet undefined. This scene offers actors a rich tapestry of wit and wistful longing, perfect for capturing the dance of cautious hope in a late-night encounter.

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