Stay the Course

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INT. HART SECURITY SUV — CONTINUOUS

The SUV idles in the shadow of Hart Manor. Elle's hands still tremble around the envelope of cash.

KEITH

She does. The concern in Keith's face is gone, replaced by something harder.

KEITH

Elle draws a shaky breath. Keith nods, satisfied, and puts the car in gear.

KEITH

EXT. HART MANOR — DRIVE — MOMENTS LATER

The SUV rolls back down the long drive. The iron gates open for them, then close behind.

KEITH

ELLE

KEITH

ELLE

KEITH

Elle stares out the window as the Atlanta skyline rises ahead of them.

ELLE

Keith smiles for the first time all day.

KEITH

ELLE

KEITH

ELLE

KEITH

He changes lanes, smooth and unhurried.

KEITH

ELLE

KEITH

ELLE

KEITH

Elle turns the envelope of cash over in her lap. Whatever she is feeling, she puts it away.

ELLE

KEITH

For the first time, Elle almost smiles.

INT. HART MANOR — ROGER'S STUDY — LATE AFTERNOON

Roger stands at the window with the same untouched drink. Outside, the estate has gone dark.

Geneva enters, already changed for dinner. She carries her own glass — not untouched.

GENEVA

ROGER

GENEVA

Roger turns from the window.

ROGER

GENEVA

ROGER

GENEVA

ROGER

GENEVA

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GENEVA

ROGER

The nickname lands wrong. Geneva's grip tightens around her glass.

GENEVA

ROGER

Silence. Geneva sets her glass down with deliberate care.

GENEVA

ROGER

GENEVA

Roger looks at her for a long moment.

ROGER

GENEVA

She picks up her glass and moves toward the door, then stops.

GENEVA

She leaves. Roger turns back to the window. In the dark glass, his own reflection stares back at him — stern, unreadable, alone.

He finally drinks.

CUT TO BLACK.

END OF EPISODE. COME BACK TOMORROW FOR EPISODE 4.