Tuesday, May 26, 2026

scene 12

scene 11

INT. PORSCHE CAYENNE - DAY

John driving winding, slightly climbing two-lane road through rural-woodsy neighborhood of handsome homes among rolling hills and oak trees. Barbara front passenger, Jan behind John.

JOHN: Do we know if Brian's son made that baseball decision?

BARBARA: David. 

JOHN: David. 

BARBARA: We do. Cuesta.

JOHN: Really? Well that's a curve ball, ha ha. 

BARBARA: Ha ha and perfect segue into the reason for the change up, ha ha, being the new pitching coach they just hired. 

JAN: Right out of left field, ha ha. 

JOHN: Who's on first?

JAN/BARBARA: Third base! 

Pause.

JOHN: Close to dad.

BARBARA: With dad until August when he and a few teammates move into a house near the depot. He's coming up Thursday.

John turns into the driveway that leads to a home in the style of California Ranch, John parks near the BMW Mini Cooper with California vanity plate - CHLOMOM - aimed at garage door, turns off the engine. DOG BARKING FROM INSIDE the house.  Barb's phone RINGTONES FOGHORN.

JAN/JOHN (BEAT): Foglost.

BARBARA: Very good.

Barbara picks up.

BARBARA: Hey there.

They're right here, we just pulled into el rancho. 

(She listens, her face expresses surprise. She looks at Jan and John.)

I'm here. Speechless.

Well, Hunter, I completely trust you on this. 

(John and Jan look at each other.)

The timing is uncanny as F. I wish I could see her face when you tell her. Speaking of which, take and send a picture.

We'll be waiting.

I love you too.

(She pockets phone.)

JAN/JOHN: Drumroll.

BARBARA: Tom Walker from Texas is at Hunter's house. He's spending the night and leaving in the morning.  

Long pause, each with their own thoughts.

JOHN: A middle name would help.

BARBARA: Check.

They get out, walk to house, greet DOG at door, enter, Barbara closes door behind them.