EXT. UNION SQUARE - DAY

We open on the bustling streets of Union Square. The rush of people, the honk of taxis, and the quiet hum of a city in motion. The camera focuses on ANA, a young woman in a black jacket, blue jeans, and a red scarf, standing on the sidewalk with a pram. In it, a little girl smiles up at the world, her curious eyes scanning.

NARRATOR (V.O.)There, I met Ana for the first time. She stood on the sidewalk, the little girl in her pram...

(Protagonist) crosses the street, a bit uncertain but excited. They meet and hug — an awkward yet sincere embrace. The moment feels natural, despite two years of emails between them. It’s as if they’ve met before.

PROTAGONIST(laughs, a little shy)Wow, this doesn’t feel like a big deal. It’s like we’ve known each other forever.

ANA(grinning)Yeah, right? It’s just... next door.

INT. COFFEE SHOP – DAY

They sit across from each other, a steaming cup of black coffee in front of each. The camera lingers on the little girl, who is quietly sipping her Baby-chino, her tiny eyes darting back and forth between the two. A moment of quiet before the conversation begins.

ANA(gesturing to the girl)She’s going to be a heartbreaker. You’ll see her out at all the clubs, decked out in the best clothes.

PROTAGONIST(smiling, genuinely charmed)I can see that.

ANA(noticing the ring on the protagonist’s finger)Oh! That’s a nice ring.

PROTAGONIST(laughing, a bit embarrassed)Thanks. The city’s... been crazy so far. The weirdest stuff happens, especially in this jet-lagged state.

ANA(laughing, teasing)New York is like that. You’ll get used to it.

EXT. UNION SQUARE - DAY

They walk down the street, the busy urban scenery a contrast to their more intimate conversation. The little girl’s pram clicks over the pavement as they continue chatting. The scene has a gentle, meandering pace, reflective of the budding relationship between them.

ANA(talking about her job)I’m an au pair. It’s fun... but also exhausting. Can you imagine carrying this pram up and down subway stairs all day?

PROTAGONIST(nodding, empathetic)Yeah. My sister has five kids. It’s full-on.

ANA(grinning, curious)Do you ever want to have kids?

PROTAGONIST(laughing awkwardly, caught off guard by the question)I’m more of an organ donor than a sperm donor.

ANA(raises an eyebrow, but laughs despite herself)Fair enough.

EXT. STREET – DAY

They walk along the sidewalk. Ana pauses at an ATM, taking out some money. She hands it to the protagonist.

ANA(seriously, but with a touch of humor)This is all I’ve got right now. Just... take it.

PROTAGONIST(hesitant, then accepting)Thanks. Really.

They share a moment — a bond that seems strange but comfortable.

EXT. WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN – NIGHT

The subway clinks along the tracks as they get off and walk through the quiet streets of Williamsburg. There’s a light haze in the air, the glow of street lamps casting soft shadows. Ana leads the way as the protagonist follows, the newness of the city settling into something more genuine.

PROTAGONIST(observing the change)It’s like a different world here. Feels... real.

ANA(looking ahead, relaxed)It does, doesn’t it?

(They arrive at the apartment, where they meet Josh and Jessica. A brief exchange. They agree on the rent, and Ana leaves a folded two-dollar bill as an origami swan.)

INT. APARTMENT – NIGHT

The protagonist sits on a tiny couch, the weight of the day settling in. Two cats sit nearby, staring at him with curious eyes. It’s cramped, but there’s a kind of comfort in the chaos.

NARRATOR (V.O.)I couldn’t complain. Things had worked out so far... but I wasn’t sure why I was here. Just chasing some Colombian girl halfway around the world.

The protagonist shifts on the couch, the cats still watching, the hum of the city from outside filling the space. It’s a surreal, quiet moment.

EXT. WILLIAMSBURG STREET – NIGHT

The protagonist steps out onto the street, looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings. A smile tugs at his lips.

PROTAGONIST (V.O.)And maybe that’s the beauty of it. Not knowing, just... being here.

FADE OUT.

End.