TITLE: THREE’S A CROWD EXT. PARK – AFTER SCHOOL In the park . Milkshakes and fries Three teenage girls sit waiting. JADE scrolls through her phone. ARIA laughs at a message. ZOE smiles at her screen. Each phone buzzes at the same time. TEXT MESSAGE: "Running a little late. Can't wait to see you." — Jake ❤ Each girl smiles.
Waiting. Jade checks the time. JADE He's late. Across the park, Mia mutters the exact same thing. ARIA He's late. Zoe sighs. ZOE He's late. The girls glance around the park. Jade notices Aria looking annoyed. Their eyes meet. JADE walks over. JADE Is your date late too? Aria nods.