INT. F & B AUTO SHOP – DAY

Abram walks into the garage. Mr. Edwards comes out of the back office in his work uniform. Gestures toward the building.

MR. EDWARDS

Welcome to my side hustle.

ABRAM

Am I being Punk'd?

MR. EDWARDS

Unfortunately, Ashton will not be showing up, which means you actually have work to do. You ever detailed a car?

ABRAM

Have you seen my car?

MR. EDWARDS

I'll take that as a no. But that's why you're here. To learn.

ABRAM

Just when I thought you left your teaching hat at home.

MR. EDWARDS

Every moment is a learning opportunity. Try not to sleep through this one.

A dusty, full-size truck pulls into the garage. The door opens and Candice, 18, (skilled mechanic, strong-willed, self-aware) hops out.

MR. EDWARDS (CONT'D)

Candice, I'd like you to meet someone. Abram, this is my niece Candice. She'll be lending you a hand.

Abram and Candice acknowledge each other with nods.

ABRAM

Am I getting paid for this?

MR. EDWARDS

Depends on how well you do. (to Candice) Think you can take it from here?

CANDICE

Sure thing.

MR. EDWARDS

Try to behave yourselves.

He walks back into the office and shuts the doors.

CANDICE

Northpointe, huh? I heard what you did to Nash. Not cool.

ABRAM

Collateral damage. You're from Southside?

CANDICE

Yeah, so be careful. We bite. You ready to get your hands dirty?

ABRAM

I'm bursting with excitement.

CANDICE

You might want to wear a hat. Wouldn't want to ruin your pretty hair.

She heads over to a wall of supplies and tools. Grabs a vacuum, and some cleaning materials. Hands them to him.

CANDICE (CONT'D)

All yours, Northpointe.

She walks over to a desk and kicks back in a rolling chair, observing. Abram waits for instructions.

ABRAM

Are you enjoying the show?

CANDICE

I'm supervising, and right now I'm not impressed.

Abram has met his match. He gets into the truck and starts vacuuming.