TRIPLE SIX

TRIPLE SIX - Episode 01

Episode Summary

Riley and Brynn Banks head to Vegas for fun in the sun. But their romantic plans fall away when Brynn vanishes. Starring Joe Stevens, Arwen Tedhams, John Hall, Michelle Masker, Jay Pyles, June Griffin Garcia and Patricia Zamora

Episode Transcription

Triple Six

Episode One

by

Sean Patrick Bridges

Production Draft -- FINAL VERSION

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TITLE TRACK V.O.

Audible Parade Productions. An Audio Story presentation. Triple

Six. By Sean Patrick Bridges. Episode One.

INT.  PLANE (FLYING) 

Ambient noise from inside a plane flying at 35,000 feet.

 CABIN CREW  (filtered)

Ladies and gentlemen. The Captain has turned off the Fasten Seat Belt sign. And you are now free to move about the cabin.

RILEY BANKS (35) sits in his cramped seat. BRYNN BANKS (33) snug up against him.

 BRYNN

What are you nervous about?

 RILEY

I’m not nervous.

 BRYNN

You’re talking to yourself. You always talk to yourself when you get nervous.

 RILEY

Sorry.

 BRYNN

Is she making you nervous? The very well endowed woman all over your screen.

 RILEY

She’s just the narrator. I’m not watching it for that. It’s a ‘how to’ video. You know. How to play. How to beat the casino odds.

 BRYNN

That’s what it is. It looks like a real award-winner. Will you look at her. My compliments to the surgeon.

 RILEY

Did I ever tell you there is not a woman on this planet that you need to be jealous of. Ever. Now if you don’t mind, I’m trying to learn something here. So I can impress you.

 CABIN CREW (filtered)

In a few moments, the flight crew will be passing through the cabin to offer you hot or cold beverages. Alcoholic drinks will also be available for a nominal charge.

 BRYNN

You want to impress me? Ace this, Maverick. How well do you know your partner.

 RILEY

A magazine quiz. You know these things are a joke. Right?

 BRYNN

I want you to do this one with me. Three questions. It’s not gonna kill you. Alright. First, you gotta turn your head.

 RILEY

Turn my head? Like this--

 BRYNN

Just don’t look at me. And no peeking.

 RILEY

Got it. I got it. I’m not.

 BRYNN

Good. Now. What color are my eyes?

 RILEY

You eyes. Uhhh, yeah they’re brown.

She hits him with the magazine.

 BRYNN

No. They’re hazel. With flecks of green.

 RILEY

Are you kidding me? That’s brown.

 BRYNN

No, it’s not. Brown is not hazel.

 RILEY

You’re splitting hairs. Yes, you are. I get something. I should get
partial credit for that one.

 BRYNN

Okay. Fair enough. Question two. When is my birthday?

 RILEY

It’s November 18th.

 BRYNN

And you only remember that because it’s exactly one month from yours.

 RILEY

Who cares how I know it. I know it. (enjoying himself) This is fun. I got this. Let’s go. Question three.

 BRYNN

When’s our anniversary?

 RILEY

(cockiness drains)
Yeah. I got this. It’s, uhh..April. Twenty...third.

 BRYNN

It’s the sixth. April sixth.

 RILEY

(goes for the joke)
Well. April. Partial credit.

 BRYNN

(not happy)
No cigar. You got one right.

 RILEY

Technically, two thirds.

 BRYNN

I’ll give you one and a half. That’s fifty percent. Which makes us an average couple.

 RILEY

Brynn. It’s a magazine. Do you really believe every Pisces is out there having a bad day?

 BRYNN

Fifty percent. And I take it you’re happy with that result.

A FLIGHT ATTENDANT pushes her trolley up the aisle.

 RILEY

They’re serving drinks. Do you want one? I’m up for one.

 BRYNN

Relax. She’ll be here in a minute.

 RILEY

And we gotta get one then too. Hey. Vacation rules.

He works his way down the aisle. SOUNDS of eager and excited passengers. Flight Attendant serves a ROWDY GROUP (4).

 ROWDY GROUP

Drink it. Drink it. Yeah. Ahh ha ha ha. Vegas, Baby. Here we come.

 RILEY

Excuse me. Ma'am. Could I trouble you for two whiskeys?

 FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Of course. Coming right up.

Rowdy Group finishes drinks with hoots and hollers.

 RILEY

There’s some rowdy ones on this flight. It’s always like this, huh?

 FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Vegas run. Flight going in, is a party. But the flight going out. It’s a funeral.

He chuckles. She doesn’t.

 RILEY

Yeah, I bet. Well, thank you. I’ll drink to that.

He CLICKS his tiny bottles and heads back to his seat.

EXT. RUNWAY

Sounds of a Boeing 737 as it touches down on the runway.

 CABIN CREW (filtered)

Ladies and gentlemen. We’d like to be the first to welcome you to Las Vegas. Local time here is approximately 4:34 p.m.. For your safety and comfort, please remain seated until the plane has parked at the gate and come to a complete stop...

Fade Out dialogue. Fade In Terminal ambient noise.

INT. LAS VEGAS AIRPORT, TERMINAL

Riley and Brynn move with the CROWD. Busy gates. Slot machines pulse and call.

 RILEY

There we go. Towards Baggage Claim.

BRYNN

Look at that. They even have slot machines at the airport?

RILEY

Yep. You get the groceries. You can try your luck. Pick up the dry cleaning. Maybe you hit it rich. You’ll see ‘em everywhere.

She pulls along her roller; he hefts his bag.

 BRYNN

Hey. When was the last time you were out here?

 RILEY

Transport Engineering conference. I was working at the Bellagio. They put me up at the Imperial Palace. Place was a total dive.

 BRYNN

How many trips has it been this year? So far.

 RILEY

What? To Vegas?

 BRYNN

No, just on the road. In general.

 RILEY

I don’t know. Seven, maybe?

 BRYNN

Ha, double it. Fourteen. Easy. Is your bag heavy?

 RILEY

(hefts) No, I got it.

 BRYNN

Should have brought the roller.

She rolls faster. He shoulders his bag; strides to keep up.

INT. BAGGAGE CLAIM - CONTINUOUS

Terminal noise. Baggage Claim and Shuttle announcements.

 RILEY

Hey. Hold up. Wait. Brynn.

She stops her roller. He catches up to her.

 RILEY

I thought we agreed. We wouldn’t harp about work. No tension. No arguments. It was gonna be all about us. Us having a good time.

 BRYNN

Who’s arguing? I’m just talking.

 RILEY

Yeah. About things we tend to argue about.

They start walking together.

 BRYNN

Is it my fault that anytime I bring up something you don’t like; you get all uncomfortable and try to turn it back against me.

 RILEY

How do you figure? Am I doing that? I’m not doing that.

 BRYNN

Kinda. Here we are, way across the country. We get distance from our lives. Why can’t we take stock of things? Let’s look back at it. You know, just for once, I wish...

They start to split off. Brynn stops.

 BRYNN

Hey. Where are you going?

RILEY

The shuttle’s this way.

 BRYNN

So? The cabs are over here.

 RILEY

Yeah, but it’s cheaper.

 BRYNN

And? Do you honestly want to start our vacation off, on a shuttle?

INT. CAB (MOVING)

An immigrant CAB DRIVER bops to a radio beat. Riley and Brynn tucked in the back.

 CAB DRIVER

You Mary? You. Mary?

 BRYNN

(mumbles) I think he means, married.

 RILEY

Oh, right. Yes. We are. We’re Mary.

 CAB DRIVER

Lovebirds. Honeymoon. It’s nice. (blasts car horn) Bi-sharif.

Brynn gets close to Riley.

 BRYNN

Do you really believe that?

 RILEY

You understood him? I can’t even tell what language he’s speaking.

 BRYNN

No, that we’re married.

 RILEY

Yeah, I’m pretty sure we are. Death ‘till us part, and what not. You don’t remember the guy in the hat and robe saying all that. On stage.

 BRYNN

Jesus, Riley. I swear. Can you ever be serious about anything?

She pulls away.

 RILEY

Brynn. Are you all right?

 BRYNN

I’m fine.

 RILEY

Okay. It’s just. You’ve been pretty quick to snap lately--

 BRYNN

--Oh, have I?

They sit quiet. Cab flows along with traffic.

 RILEY

Look. There it is. Our hotel. Wow. It’s modern. Don’t you think? See those four towers. Like castles. Wonder which one we’re staying in?

She doesn’t respond.

 RILEY

I’m up for some dinner. How ‘bout it? We settle in, check the place out. Find a nice restaurant.

 BRYNN

Maybe. That might be nice. But I wouldn’t want to snap at you.

 RILEY

You..uhh...mm. Yeah.

EXT. GOLDEN SPIKE

Sounds of a BUSY HOTEL outside the cab windows.

INT. CAB

The cab brakes to a halt. A young VALET opens the door.

 VALET

Welcome to the Golden Spike.

Brynn leaps out of the cab. Riley passes over some bills.

 RILEY

Here you go. Go ahead and pop the trunk. I’ll get the bags.

 VALET

Can I give you a hand there, Sir?

 RILEY

Getting out of here? No. I got it. Thanks. Really. Thank you.

INT. MAIN LOBBY

They move through the spacious area. Bells and whistles of an army of slot machines pulsate all around.

 RILEY

Wow. This place is wild. Will you look at that casino floor. It’s like an ocean, it goes on forever.

 BRYNN

Why didn’t you let the kid take the bags?

 RILEY

Save the tip. Why not? Everybody always wants something. Relax.
(juggles luggage) Don’t worry. It’s under control.

They step up to the front desk.

INT. FRONT DESK - CONTINUOUS

A female DESK CLERK acknowledges him in a hurry.

 DESK CLERK

Evening, Sir. And welcome to the Golden Spike. How may I assist you?

 RILEY

A reservation. For Banks, Riley.

 DESK CLERK

Of course. Yes, Mr. Banks, you’re right here. I just need a driver’s license and credit card, please.

 RILEY

Got them both. Right here.

 BRYNN

Oh, ah. No, Hon. Not that one. Here. Please. Use this card.

 DESK CLERK

Thank you, Ma'am. And Sir. Here. You can have this one back.

 RILEY

Thanks. Appreciate it.

Desk Clerk doesn’t flinch.

 DESK CLERK

Okay, I have you staying through Sunday. Is that correct?

 RILEY

Uh huh.

 DESK CLERK

Perfect. South Tower. Room 420. Here are your room keys.

 BRYNN

I’ll take those. Ha. Look. They have playing cards printed on them.

 RILEY

Uh huh.

 DESK CLERK

You want to head across the casino floor. Stay to the left. Take the
elevator up to four. Do you need any help with your bags?

 RILEY

Brynn, wait a minute--
(tired, to Desk Clerk)
The bags. No. I got ’em. Thanks.

 DESK CLERK

Enjoy your visit. And good luck.

INT. HOTEL HALLWAY

Elevator DINGS and slides open. Riley follows her out.

 RILEY

Tell me again. What do you mean we couldn’t use it?

 BRYNN

Like I said, we’re a little behind on the payment.

 RILEY

How far behind?

 BRYNN

Not far.

 RILEY

Okay. And you were gonna tell me this. When?

 BRYNN

I wasn’t gonna tell you. 416. 18. And 420. Here we go.

 RILEY

I should know these things. Why don’t I know these things?

She swipes the door. It beeps and clicks open.

INT. ROOM 420

Brynn hits the lights.

BRYNN

Average. Big bed. I hate that spread. Closet. Bathroom. Desk. Looks like nothing special.

She pulls open the curtains.

 BRYNN

Not bad. At least we get a decent view of the strip.

 RILEY

I know what you’re trying to do. And I don’t want to do it.

 BRYNN

Oh. And what is it that you think I’m trying to do?

 RILEY

Nope. No way. I’m not getting suckered into another money argument with you. Forget it.

 BRYNN

That’s what you think we’re doing?

Brynn unzips her bag with a huff.

 RILEY

I don’t want to play some game.

 BRYNN

You don’t, huh. Well, does it look like I’m playing with you?

 RILEY

Brynn. I want to be here. I really do. But I’m getting a clear impression. Like crystal clear. You know, this is your idea of fun.

 BRYNN

(anger starts to flash)
What a surprise. Of course. There it is. Put it back on me. Why not?

She snaps a dress from her bag and hangs it on the rack.

  RILEY

You want us like this? It’s that wedding in New Orleans all over again. How long did we drive?

 BRYNN

You still want to harp about that? I said you didn’t even have to go.

 RILEY

You ticked-off edgy for a thousand miles. And when you did feel like sharing, it was pressure points. Poke, poke, poke.

  BRYNN

I’m ignoring you.

She takes her toiletries into the bathroom. He follows.

INT. BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS

 RILEY

Do you have to put all your bathroom stuff away right now.

 BRYNN

Yes, I do. Right now. I like my things where I like them. Will you take that comforter off the bed?

 RILEY

Poke, poke, poke. You did it all the way on that long-ass drive. And for some reason, that’s exactly what you want to do here.

 BRYNN

Out of the way. Move. I’ll do it.

INT. ROOM 420 - CONTINUOUS

She jerks the comforter off the bed. Bundles it with anger and throws it. She’s exasperated and holds back a sob.

  RILEY

Is it the whole on the road thing? Or you just hate traveling with me? Whatever it is. I promise, I won’t make this mistake again.

Brynn plops down on the bed.

  BRYNN

I want to know. If I can count on you? -beat- Riley. Did you hear me?

 RILEY

Uh huh. That’s it? Sure you can. Of course. Yes. You can count on me.

 BRYNN

Well that was very reassuring.

She snaps to her bag and jerks out clothes.

 RILEY

Are you...no, wait. Hey. What? I didn’t say it right?

 BRYNN

No. You said what I needed to hear. Thank you. I’m taking a shower.

  RILEY

Fine. Done. I’m done. You don’t want to be straight with me. Okay. We’ll play this your way.

She slams the bathroom door behind her.

 RILEY

You camp out in there all you want. I’m gonna enjoy my vacation.
(unzips bag. Changes.) A clean shirt. There we go. Nice. Room key. Got it. Okay. Good to go.

He stands against the closed bathroom door.

 RILEY

I’m leaving. You hear me?

Shower turns on. He leaves. Room door shuts hard.

INT. CASINO FLOOR
An electric CROWD converges onto the gaming floor. Slot machines surround rows of gaming tables. Steady electronic pulses with the occasional scatter of coins.

Riley walks the floor with a hive of activity all around.

 HOTEL STAFF

Hold up. Right here, folks. Just one second. We need a line.

 STAFF #2

Stay behind the line. Thank you.

 RILEY

What’s all the fuss about?

 HOTEL STAFF

Ms. Grayson. Entourage is en-route.

 MELANIE

Yes, I see. Here they come. Be ready. We move with them.

Riley waits at the line. Crowd murmur.

 RILEY

Wow. Now will you look at that. That’s an Arab Sheik.

 MELANIE

What? You’ve never seen one before?

 RILEY

No, ma'am. Not in person.

 MELANIE

Ha ha. Well. Welcome to Vegas.

RILEY

White robe. Head scarf. The whole nine yards. He’s the real deal.

MELANIE

Sheik Faz-lo-a-hi. It’s always a pleasure and an honor to have you here. Our casino is your casino. Please, follow me. This way.

Riley watches them go and flows back into the casino crowd.

INT. BLACKJACK TABLE

 RILEY

(to himself)
Blackjack. Here we go. That’s me.
(to Dealer)
Is that right? Five dollar limit. Alright if I watch for a bit?

DEALER slides out cards for a TOURIST COUPLE. Cards flip.

 DEALER

Hit. Dealer shows 19. Player, bust.
(to Riley)
Empty seat’s got your name on it.

 RILEY

Yeah. I think I will. Thank you.

STEVEN SUNNER (50) grabs the remaining seat at the table.

 STEVEN

You all have room for one more? I’m feeling a little lucky tonight.

 RILEY

Let’s hope we all have some. Could I get sixty dollars in chips.

Dealer shuffles decks of cards and places them into the shoe.

 DEALER

Place the bills on the table and I’ll get you all set.

 RILEY

Appreciate it. Here you go.

 STEVEN

You can’t have any physical contact with the Dealer. Think of it as an invisible barrier between us and them. Isn’t that right, Patricia?

Steven drops a hundred in twenties on the felt.

 DEALER

(calls out)
Change for one hundred.
(to Steven)
That’s right, Mr. Sunner.

 STEVEN

That was an Alert Call. For the Pit Bosses. Those scary looking guys hovering around. They make sure everything is on the up and up.

Dealer slides over stacks of chips.

 RILEY

Okay, I get it. Yeah, here you go. Money on the table.

 DEALER

Change for sixty.

Dealer hands over a stack of chips. Riley plays with them.

 RILEY

Thanks for the help. You must play a lot. The dealer knows your name. Are you somebody famous?

 STEVEN

Ha ha, no. Just a simple courtesy. It’s a gentlemen who cares to remember your name. Mine is Steven.

 RILEY

Riley. Nice to meet you.

 STEVEN

Where you from, Riley?

 RILEY

Ft. Worth originally. This is my first time at a real table. I’ve played before. I know the basics--

 STEVEN

(emphasize first line) A true-blue virgin, huh? (comradery) Aww, there’s never nothing wrong with that. You got some beginner’s luck, send it my way.

 RILEY

The wife and I, we almost went to Atlantic City. But you can’t beat the deal on the trip out here.

 STEVEN

Oh, you don’t want to be that guy.

RILEY

What guy?

STEVEN

The guy who doesn’t know the difference. Takes every Indian reservation. River boat. Church bingo parlour. And thinks they’re all one and the same.

 RILEY

I figured gambling was gambling.

 STEVEN

A true player knows where to play. Take Atlantic City. From the Jersey Shoreline, you got this towering skyline. But it’s a mirage. A lie. You’ve got that one row of hotels there along the Boardwalk. But the rest of the town, it’s a husk. All the lifeblood. Just drained away. The few casinos still alive. They bus in the seniors and feed them rubber shrimp so they can drop their Social Security checks on the tables.

 DEALER

All bets down. Cards coming out. There’s a Big-King Cowboy. An Ocho of hearts. And one Jack Johnson.

 STEVEN

Now, Vegas. Is a destination. An oasis in the middle of the desert. You’ve got to want to come here. You have to make the journey. And, Buddy. Let me tell you. It can be one hell of a trip.

 DEALER

Coming around again. Here we go. Showing a trey of diamonds. Club Ten. And there’s a red Mastercard. Blackjack.

Riley jolts in his seat with an electric charge.

 STEVEN

Doesn’t get any cleaner than that.

CARD GAME MONTAGE

A horn-heavy, Bobby Darin at the Copa / Rat Pack Vegas SONG. Montage will be sound f/x and music mix. A showcase. Sounds of chips dropping on the felt. Cards shuffled.

 RILEY

Can we get another drink?

 STEVEN

Way ahead of you. Already ordered.

Cards dealt. Taps on the table. Cards flipped. Tossed away.

 DEALER

Round and round. Down and down. Sixteen. Dealer shows an Eight.

 STEVEN

Yes. Yeeessss. Bring it home.

 RILEY

Aww, bust. Gah. I know. Pushed it. That’s what I did. I pushed it.

Tourist Couple hits big. Happy celebration.

 DEALER

Change one-fifty.

Chips dropped onto felt. Piles are stacked back in the bank.

Riley’s looking at a pair of 5’s. Steven points over.

 STEVEN

You’re not going to split those fives? Play two hands.

 RILEY

Naw. I’ll take the risk. Hit me.

 DEALER

Player shows 10. Card coming out.

 STEVEN

The Black Maria. There’s a queen.

 RILEY

My queen. Love her. I love her.

STEVEN

(impressed)
Damn. Good one. Nice payday.

Music. Chips stacked together. Crisp bills snap.

DEALER

Change two-hundred.

RILEY

Another round. Let’s go again.

STEVEN

Sweetheart. Right over here. Another round.

Montage SONG fades out. Cards riffled and cash counted out.

INT. BLACKJACK TABLE - CONTINUOUS

Dealer strips and cuts the deck. She adds it to the shoe. Riley feels comfortable at the table. Glasses clink.

 STEVEN

It’s a game. That’s all it is. Women love games. You can tease ‘em. Play with em’. Have a whole lotta fun. But watch yourself. You don’t wanna get burned. And you avoid that, by always respecting their blaze.

 RILEY

I don’t know. Lately. She’s just...whatever I’m doing. I’m doing it totally wrong.

 STEVEN

Well of course you are. But if she wants you to keep trying, you keep at it. Am I right? Yes, I’m right.

Steven gets the eye of a Waitress (O.S.) making her circuit.

 STEVEN

Double-N Jenn?
(to Riley)
See, I remember. I always do.
(to Jenn)
Could you bring us proper drinks. Not the watered-down shit you have for the floor. Mind if I choose?

 RILEY

No. Please.

 STEVEN

Real simple. Two fingers of Jameson. In a rock glass.

 RILEY

Hey. I like that. How’d you know?

STEVEN

It’s what I do. My business. People are my business. How they think. Act. The choices they make.

 RILEY

No shit. Really? Damn.

Steven takes two beats.

 STEVEN

(flash behind the mask)
Haa, I’m just fuckin’ with you.
(back to nice guy)
No, I’m a local liquor salesman. One with a taste for the good stuff. I figured you for the same.

 RILEY

Yeah. You got me there. I sure do like the good stuff.

Riley stacks a handful of chips on the betting circle.

Tourist Couple play a pair of chips.

 STEVEN

Not me. I’m a tourist this hand.

 DEALER

Player has 17. Dealer shows an 8.

RILEY

On my 17. You’re hiding a face or a dime under there. Aren’t you? Yeah, Let’s do it. I’m game.

 STEVEN

On a 17? You showing me guts or crazy?

 RILEY

I’d say a bit of both. Hit me.

 DEALER

Coming out. With a four spot. Player has 21. Dealer shows an 8. And has, 18. Card. Dealer, bust.

Riley exhales and laughs.

 STEVEN

Look at that. I am impressed. Yes, Sir. You called it. I thought you never played the tables before.

 RILEY

I work conventions. But cards with the teamsters, it’s never like this. Man. This is my night.

Waitress delivers the drinks. Steven passes over a glass.

 STEVEN

Hey, thank you, Jen-N. Here we go. Drinks, fit for the evening. It’s your time, Bud. Good on ya’.

They cheers and take the big shots.

 RILEY

The time. How long have we been going? Ahh, yeah, I have to stop. Here. Please. Let me pay for those drinks. Can I cash my chips out?

 STEVEN

It’s my pleasure. It’s on me. But you don’t want to go now. Can’t you feel that heat? You’re on a roll.

 RILEY

Yeah, but I gotta make things right with the wife. Or I’m in more trouble than I already am.

 STEVEN

Completely understand. It’s a sound decision. You’re a smart man.

 DEALER

Sir, to cash out. You want that cage right over there.

 RILEY

Got it, in the cage. This was fun.

STEVEN

I’ve got a few more hands left in me. But I’ll send you off with a handshake. There you go. You have yourself a nice vacation, Riley.

 RILEY

I will. I am. Thank you. For everything. Good luck here.

 STEVEN

Save your luck. I always have plenty.

Riley collects his chips and leaves with a skip in his step.

INT. CASINO CAGE

 RILEY

Hi. Can I cash these out here?

TELLER

Of course. Thank you.

RILEY

(to himself)
Yeah, lemme call her.
(dials phone)
Brynn. You won’t believe--

Brynn’s VOICE MAIL MESSAGE kicks in.

TELLER

Sir. Here you are. Three hundred and sixty-five dollars.

 RILEY

Wow. I did better than I thought.

TELLER

Twenty, forty, sixty, eighty. One. Twenty, forty, sixty, eighty. Two. Twenty, forty, sixty...

Fade out on the crisp bills being counted out.

INT. HALLWAY

Elevator dings open. Happy Riley lyrically hums to himself.

 RILEY

Are you the room? No, you’re not the room. Where is the room? Well, here is the room. I got my key. Wanna slide my key. And Beeeep.

Door unlocks.

INT. ROOM 420

 RILEY

Hey. Babe, I tried to call...

The TV is on. An IN-HOUSE STATION highlights all the wonderful amenities of the hotel and casino.

 RILEY

Hello. Hey, where are you? There you are. In the bathroom.

Bathroom door is closed. He speaks close to the wood.

RILEY

(knocks) Babe. You’re gonna be so happy. I did real good downstairs. And I figured you must be hungry? Let’s spend. They got a nice steakhouse. Think I saw a sushi bar.
(no response)
Yeah, I know I left. But you’ll love this. Look how much I won. There’s enough here. We can even get tickets for that thing I don’t want to see. Brynn? I’m coming in.

INT. BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS

He opens the door.

 RILEY

Great. I’m talking to a ghost. You left the lights on? And a wet towel on the floor? Look at this. Bottles in the sink. This the right room?

INT. ROOM 420 - CONTINUOUS

 RILEY

Brynn. Where the hell are you?

He switches off the TV.

RILEY

(to himself)
I’ll call again. You’ll pick up now. I get the cold shoulder for being a jerk. Okay. I get it. We can talk this out. Fix it right.

It goes straight to VOICE MAIL. He nods through the message, wanting it to hurry up.

 RILEY

(into phone)
Uh huh. Come on, come on, come on.
BEEP.
Brynn. I’m here in the room. You are not. So, um, I guess I’ll head on down. Uhh, meet me in the lobby. Right where we checked in. Okay. I’ll be there. I love you. I’ll wait for you there. See you soon.

He ends the call.

 RILEY

(to himself)
Yeah, she’s good. She’s still a little raw. That’s all. I’ll make it up to her. We’ll meet in the lobby, and start over. Yeah. She’s waiting for me there already.

INT. LOBBY

Casino floor alive.

 RILEY

(to himself)
Alright. There’s the front desk. Where are you, Babe. Come on. Wait, is that her?...No.

Casino floor hums.

 RILEY

(to himself)
I don’t see her anywhere. Lemme check my phone. Nope. Nothing.

Electronic pulses rise and fall.

 RILEY 

(to himself)
Are those chairs over there? Yeah. I’ll just grab a seat. And wait. She’ll be here. She will.

Casino floor continues to hustle and bustle.

Until fade out.

END OF EPISODE ONE

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