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INT. MED SHOT – GYMNASIUM – RAPHAEL

Raphael is working on his free throws.

Heliodora walks up to him and grabs the ball as it returns.

They start an informal game of horse, but without spelling anything out.

RAPHAEL
Last night was fun. You guys always perform like that?

HELIODORA
Not really. Last night was special.

RAPHAEL
In what way?

HELIODORA
Abby doesn't usually play that well. Almost as if she was inspired.

RAPHAEL
So was Carlos. Those two must really hate each other.

HELIODORA
Oh yeah. They have a rivalry that goes back to kindergarten. They fight like an
old married couple.

RAPHAEL
I would hate to be the person that attacks either one of them.

HELIODORA
That person would not be long for this world.

RAPHAEL
How long have you been playing keyboards? You rocked pretty good yourself
last night.

HELIODORA
A few years. I started on the accordion, but switched over a couple of years ago.

RAPHAEL
You, on the accordion?

HELIODORA
Yeah. Just like you and clarinet.

RAPHAEL
Hey! That's supposed to be buried! How did you find out about that?

HELIODORA
You can find anything on the internet if you look hard enough...

RAPHAEL
My life is so over.

Heliodora grabs the ball.

HELIODORA
I'll keep it a secret.

She invades his private space, pauses for a moment, and then shoves the ball into his hands.

She walks off.

HELIODORA
See you at the next concert.

He watches her disappear into the locker room.

RAPHAEL
I have really got to get more aggressive.

Raphael shoots and misses.

INT. CLOSE SHOT – ANTONIO'S OFFICE - ANTONIO

FX: Phone rings.

Antonio answers his phone.

ANTONIO
Antonio Lopez Amerigo Santana. I have the music if you have the moolah. (beat)
Yeah, I think I can cover your reception. (beat) What kind of special needs?
(beat) And this is for a wedding reception? (beat) It's short notice, and that's a
really special need. (beat) Yeah, I think I can cover it. (beat) I have a few bands
that would be more than willing to do that for you. I'll have an answer for you
within a few hours. (beat) I'll call you by four, how's that? (beat) Okay. Talk to
you then.

Antonio hangs up.

ANTONIO
Oh. This is going to be fun. And at a reception at that.

He starts going through his Rolodex.