MAIN CHARACTERS:

• JOAN (Adult, Female): A tough, driven detective in her 30s, her steely resolve and relentless pursuit of justice mask the weight of moral compromises she makes to protect her informant.

• FRANKIE (Adult, Male): A jittery, streetwise informant in his 40s, his paranoia and sharp survival instincts clash with his fragile trust in Joan, driven by a desperate hope for a new life.

SYNOPSIS: In the grimy shadows of a back alley, where a flickering streetlamp casts uneasy light, Joan, a hard-edged detective, confronts Frankie, her skittish informant, over his silence. Their heated exchange crackles with mutual distrust, as Frankie teeters on the edge of betrayal, fearing for his life in a deadly game with a crime lord. Joan’s fierce demand for intel yields a crucial lead, but the fragile alliance hangs by a thread, promising a high-stakes showdown that could either cement their bond or unravel everything.

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