EXT. ROAD – NIGHT

Abram slams his car hood down.

ABRAM

We're going to need to call someone.

Flynn uses his tablet.

FLYNN

I'll see if I can reach Jeff.

He tries to power it on.

FLYNN

It's dead.

Abram's trying not to lose it.

ABRAM

We shouldn't even be here right now. We should have been at the talent show getting ready to perform. Now we're stranded because you thought now would be a good time to update your status.

He sits on the ground, leans his head against his car door. Defeated.

FLYNN

I'm sorry.

ABRAM

I really needed that money.

Flynn sits next to him.

ABRAM (CONT'D)

When my parents left, everything fell on Gwen. She spends more time at the diner than she does at home just so she can take care of us. I wanted to pitch in for once.

FLYNN

Why not get a job?

ABRAM

Turns out, not too many people are eager to hire someone with a record.

FLYNN

You were arrested? What'd you do?

ABRAM

I got involved with the wrong people.

FLYNN

I know that's now who you are. They'll know it too. Things can change. It happens all the time.

ABRAM

That's very optimistic of you, but it's not going to do much for me right now. I have to figure out a way to get us to that talent show. Jeff and Nikki are counting on us.

FLYNN

Then we should pray for a miracle.

They sit in silence. Headlights shine, blinding them....It's Torie. Abram and Flynn stand as Torie parks behind them. Gets out. Abram is baffled.

ABRAM

How'd you find us?

TORIE

I was on my way to Sam's Jewelry. Flynn left a really good review.

Flynn notices the way Abram's looking at Torie.

FLYNN

Ohhh...Wait, really?

Abram ignores him and gets in.