MAIN CHARACTERS:

• GEORGE: (Adult, Male) A brilliant mid-30s lawyer in a crumpled suit, sharp and determined, navigating a high-stakes case with cautious optimism.

• LA’SHAWN: (Adult, Male) An early-30s ex-con, street-wise and defiant in an orange jumpsuit, his fierce resolve to clear his name burns beneath his cuffed exterior.

SYNOPSIS: In the stark confines of a flickering interrogation room, George, a dogged lawyer, squares off with La’Shawn, a desperate ex-con facing a tidal wave of damning evidence. La’Shawn’s bold accusation against a decorated detective ignites a tense battle of wits, as George probes for truth amid a web of circumstantial clues. Their exchange hums with urgency and distrust, teetering on the edge of a risky defense that could unravel a conspiracy—or doom them both. This scene pulses with raw intensity, offering actors a chance to delve into the fraught dance of loyalty and justice.

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