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INT. GRANDMA HOME -NIGHT MC   What are you doing here? MC   How did you find me? AARON   Good evening to you too, MC. GRANDMA   Don't be rude, MC. GRANDMA   Invite your guest inside. It's Christmas Eve! +Choice MC (What should I do?) "Invite Aaron in" { MC   Sorry, I was smitten. MC   Come on in. } "Avoid inviting Aaron in" { MC   He just came to drop something off. MC   He's about to leave. } MOTHER   Who is it, darling? AARON   Good evening, Mrs. Hamilton, I recon. MOTHER   Oh, sweet mother! MC was telling the truth, after all! MOTHER   She is friends with Aaron Davis! MC   Mother! GRANDMA   Is that the Canadian boy? MC (Can my family be more embarrassing?) NARRATOR   You believe the situation cannot be more surreal when your father barges into the room with a large pile of firewood and pushes it straight into Aaron's arms. FATHER   There, now I am not the only man here. FATHER   I finally have someone to help tend to the fireplace. NARRATOR   You place your hand over your mouth, looking at Aaron's dumbfounded expression as he struggles to hold all the firewood that your father has carelessly stuffed into his arms. AARON   Err... sure... I'm glad to help. AARON   Is the fireplace where the smoke is coming from? NARRATOR   Your grandma, your mother, and you look at each other in confusion. It takes you a few moments to notice   the terrible smell and thick smoke are coming from the kitchen when all of you shout at the same time: NO! MOTHER   That's not the fireplace! Those are the cookies! MC   Mom, you told me you've got that! GRANDMA   MC, what are you still doing standing there! FATHER   Three women at home, and Santa is still not going to get his cookies. NARRATOR   Aaron cannot help a short chuckle at your father's remark. He then goes out to bring more firewood while both your mother and grandma rush into the kitchen. MC   I'm sorry... It's always hectic with my family. AARON   MC... MC   How did you find me anyway? AARON   MC, where... MC   It's Chantal, isn't it? She's the one who told you where I am. AARON   MC, I'm still holding the firewood here! And it's getting pretty heavy. MC   Oh, my... INT. GRANDMA HOME FIREPLACE -NIGHT NARRATOR   You help Aaron place the wood near the fireplace, and together you stir the embers to make the fire burn again. AARON   Wow, you're good at this. I've never tended to fire before. MC   Rally? Not even on camping? AARON   No, I've grown up in a city. I've never been the camping kind of person. MC   That's fine. MC   Will you stay for dinner? AARON   I didn't mean to intrude on your family dinner. I just wanted to see you and wish you a merry Christmas. +Choice MC (How shall I convince him to stay?) "You'd make me very happy if you stayed" { MC   You'd make me very happy if you stayed. AARON   Well, in that case, I would hate to do anything that would make that smile disappear from this beautiful face. } "My father's already put you in charge of the fireplace." { MC   Hey, it's too late to bail out. MC   My father's already put you in charge of the fireplace. AARON   I suppose I shouldn't betray the trust your father's given me. MC   You wouldn't dare. } NARRATOR   You look at him playfully while the warmth of the fireplace and his deep gaze make your face as red as a candied apple. NARRATOR   The butterflies in your stomach are doing their happy dance, but you put your best effort to conceal it. AARON   MC, you make me... GRANDMA   MC, it's dinner time. MC (Grandma and her timing!) INT. GRANDMA HOME -NIGHT NARRATOR   The family dinner passes merrily with a lot of laughter and good- natured banter. NARRATOR   Aaron seems to enjoy the time with your family as much as you enjoy watching him make jokes and charmingly respond to your grandma's nagging remarks. AARON   What a lovely dinner! Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, thank you for having me   over. MOTHER   You are welcome to join us anytime, Aaron. MOTHER   Is the Christmas Eve tradition any different in Canada? +Choice MC (I'd better suggest some alone time with Aaron before mother becomes too curious.) "Suggest going for a walk outside." { MC   Aaron, would you like to go for a walk outside? AARON   That sounds like a great idea. The town looks charming when covered in snow. AARON   But you'll need to put on some warmer clothes, it's freezing outside! MOTHER   Oh, don't you just love this young man? FATHER   Humph.   @WALK +1 } "Suggest drinking hot chocolate at the fireplace." { AARON   Aaron, would you care for a hot chocolate by the fireplace? AARON   That sounds like a great idea. I love hot chocolate. AARON   Besides, that fire will not keep going by itself. MOTHER   What do you say, Paul, hasn't this young man taken his responsibility seriously? FATHER   Humph.   @WALK +0   EXT. TOWN OF RYE WINTER – NIGHT AARON   Your family, they are... MC   So embarrassing, I know! Please, excuse them. AARON   I meant to say so welcoming and amiable. MC   Oh... AARON   But we can choose yours, sure. NARRATOR   Aaron looks at you, winking MC   Now you are just teasing me! AARON   I don't think I have ever had such a warm and cozy Christmas Eve. AARON   My father was often away on business trips. AARON   And when we were home together, holidays were something we wanted 'to get over with' as soon as possible and move on with our daily lives. MC   I'm so sorry... That is really sad. AARON   Hey, you are freezing! AARON   Why didn't you put on a pair of gloves? NARRATOR   As he says this, Aaron takes your hands in his, rubbing them gently. Then he brings them to his mouth, trying to warm them up with his breath. NARRATOR   As you feel the warmth of his breath on your skin, you start trembling, but this time not because of the cold. AARON   You are shivering! Come over here! NARRATOR   He places your hands in the pockets of his coat and embraces you tightly, your faces only inches apart. NARRATOR   Your heart begins to race as his deep gaze focuses on your mouth. NARRATOR   He takes your chin in one hand and lifts it up gently as his soft, warm lips land onto yours. NARRATOR   You feel a powerful surge of electricity flow through your body as you give in to the long and fervent yet gentle and soothing kiss. } INT. GRANDMA HOME FIREPLACE -NIGHT AARON   Your family, they are... MC   So embarrassing, I know! Please, excuse them. AARON   I meant to say so welcoming and amiable. MC   Oh... AARON   But we can choose yours, sure. NARRATOR   Aaron looks at you, winking MC   Now you are just teasing me! AARON   I don't think I have ever had such a warm and cozy Christmas Eve. AARON   My father was often away on business trips. AARON   And when we were home together, holidays were something we wanted 'to get over with' as soon as possible and move on with our daily lives. MC   I'm so sorry... That is really sad. AARON   Do you feel hot? Your face is burning! NARRATOR   As he says this, Aaron places his hands on your face as if trying to feel your body temperature. NARRATOR   As you feel his cool hands on your skin, you start trembling, but not because of the fever. NARRATOR   He cups your face in his hands, placing his mouth on your forehead. Your heart begins to race as his mouth starts to slide down your nose. EXT. NEW YORK APARTMENT BUILDING -NIGHT NARRATOR   Three months later. INT. MC ROOM -NIGHT FATHER   You can't go on a trip with this man, MC! FATHER   You barely know him! MC   Dad, we've been dating for three months! FATHER   What kind of dating is this, you've seen him five times ever since Christmas! MC   You are not fair! Aaron's used every free minute in his schedule to spend it with me here in New York! FATHER   I don't feel comfortable letting my daughter go on a trip with a man she barely knows! MC   How will I get to know him if you don't let me spend time with him! FATHER   Alright, spend time with him here! You don't have to go all the way to Mexico! MC   It wouldn't have been a vacation if I had stayed here with you! It would have just been Christmas all over again! MOTHER   Paul, MC may be right. MOTHER   Going on a trip together is an excellent way to get to know a person. FATHER   You are way too supportive of this relationship, Meryl! FATHER   It seems to me that the idea of your daughter dating a famous pop singer has gotten into your head! MOTHER   Paul! FATHER   Alright, MC, go on that trip, but don't you dare come here crying when that hot-headed brat exchanges you for another distraction! +Choice MC (Now this is insulting!) "Try to calm your father down" { MC   Dad... I can see why you are worried, but Aaron is a good man. MC   I trust him. I want to see how things might work out between us. MC   And I think traveling to Cancun together is my chance to do that. FATHER   I understand you, MC. I am just worried. FATHER   You are young and head over heels! And this boy has been through much more than you could ever imagine. FATHER   I am afraid you may end up hurt. MC   I can take care of myself, don't you have faith in me? FATHER   Oh, I do have faith in YOU! It's that man that I don't trust. MC   Dad...   @FATHER +1 } "Get angry with your father" { MC   You see me as some man's distraction?! MC   Is that how much you think I am worth? MC   You know, I am going to Cancun with Aaron whether you like it or not! FATHER   You are too young and naïve, MC! You know nothing about life! This man will hurt you! MC   Don't you worry about me! I can take care of myself! FATHER   I wish I was wrong, MC! But you will come back on your knees apologizing for speaking to me like that before you know it!   @FATHER +0 } MC   I think I need some fresh air. MOTHER   MC, where are you going? It's late! MOTHER   MC, come back right now! EXT. NEW YORK APARTMENT BUILDING -NIGHT NARRATOR   The mixture of anger and sadness overwhelm you as your father's words echo in your head. MC (I can make my own judgment! He's not being fair about Aaron!) EXT. SHABBY STREET -NIGHT NARRATOR   Disoriented, you keep walking and replaying the conversation in your mind until you realize you've reached a dark neighborhood that is not famous for its safety. NARRATOR   There are no people in the streets, and the only sounds you can hear are distant vehicles and muffled music from the night bars with a bad reputation. MC (Just great! I'd better call a cab; I can't walk back for another hour.) NARRATOR   As you take out your phone, a hooded individual sneaks behind you. THIEF   Give me your phone and your money! THIEF   Now! NARRATOR   You look at the intimidating,   shabby-dressed apparition before you in disbelief and your pulse quickens as you begin to realize you are helpless. +Choice MC (What should I do?) "Run away!" { MC   Is that the police over there? MC   Officer, over here! HELP! NARRATOR   You shout loudly and wave pretending there is a police officer. As the thief looks away, you start running in the opposite direction as fast as you can. NARRATOR   But as soon as he realizes you've tried to trick him, he catches up with you, and now he is angrier than before. THIEF   Think you're so smart, ain't you? THIEF   Now give me your phone and your wallet before I take 'em by myself. } "Give him your phone" { MC   Here, take it! I hope the lightning strikes you while you're using it! THIEF   Ha-ha, very funny! Now your wallet too! } NARRATOR   Reluctantly, you hand over your possessions, feeling not so sorry about parting with the money as much as with all the photos and memories your phone contains. NARRATOR   All of a sudden, your eyes widen as you become aware of the tall, hunky individual standing behind the thief. STRANGER   Impressive! Just impressive! STRANGER   Now, apologize to the lady and give her back her belongings. THIEF   Get lost! You're on my turf, birdbrain! NARRATOR   The muscles on the unknown man's face tense, and without warning, he punches the thief in the head. THIEF   Well, if you want to play rough... NARRATOR   The thief pulls out a knife from his pocket, but before he even has a chance to use it, the man knocks the weapon out of his hand. NARRATOR   He performs a few more spectacular movements with his arms and knees, snatching your things from the thief as he runs off crying for help. STRANGER   I believe this belongs to you, madam. MC   Thank you! I owe you big time! MC   How did you do that? STRANGER   Oh, you mean the old kung fu trick? STRANGER   It's just a simple routine I learned a long time ago. MC   It didn't look so simple from where I was standing! STRANGER   You are in shock. Let me call you a cab. You should leave this place as soon as possible. STRANGER   Goodbye, madam. MC   Wait! MC   You look familiar. Have we met before? STRANGER   No, I don't think so. MC   I can't quite put my finger on it, but I swear I have seen you somewhere. STRANGER   Nah... I just have that kind of face. STRANGER   Here's your cab. Take care, madam. +Choice MC (Is he just going to leave as if nothing has happened? What should I do?) "Ask more questions" { MC   May I at least know your name? STRANGER   It's Ethan. MC   Are you from around here, Ethan? ETHAN   Yeah, born New Yorker, but always on the move. Wherever the job takes me. MC   What did you say you do? ETHAN   I didn't. MC   Oh... ETHAN   Don't let the cab driver wait. They are going to charge you for that. NARRATOR   His expression has softened, and you can see a hint of a smirk appear at the corner of his lips. MC   Thank you for saving me, Ethan. I would have had to walk home penniless for an hour. ETHAN   No problem. Just avoid roaming this neighborhood alone at night in the future.   @ASK +1 } "Thank him one more time" { MC   Thank you, sir. I would have had to walk home penniless for an hour. STRANGER   No problem. Just avoid roaming this neighborhood alone at night in the future.   @ASK +0 } MC   Will do. NARRATOR   With a warm smile on your face, you wave the kind stranger goodbye and drive off in the cab while watching the tall, muscled figure slide behind the corner into one of those disreputable, smoke-filled night bars. INT. MC ROOM -DAY +Choice MC (Is he just going to leave as if nothing has happened? What should I do?) "if FATHER =1" { MC   Dad, I'm glad you changed your mind about Aaron. FATHER   I did not change my mind, MC, but I trust you and know you will be able to make your own judgments. MC   Thank you, dad. FATHER   Now keep packing; I will be right back. } "if FATHER =0" { MC   I can't believe daddy is still angry with me because of the trip with Aaron. MOTHER   You were rude to him, MC. We've taught you better. MC   I know, and I'm sorry. I felt provoked. MOTHER   Don't worry, he'll come round. } MOTHER   Oh, come on, hurry up, or you'll miss your flight to Mexico. CHANTAL   How many swimsuits have you packed? MC   Enough, I hope. CHANTAL   Oh, I am so jealous. I've heard Cancun is marvelous in March. CHANTAL   Take a lot of photos and don't forget to buy me a souvenir! MC   Will do, Chantal. I will get you the first thing I see when I get there. CHANTAL   Oh my, I hope it's not a sea urchin. NARRATOR   You and your mom laugh at Chantal's joke when your father appears at the doorway. FATHER   Here, MC, this is for you. MC   Dad, it's a lot of money! FATHER   I know your boyfriend is rich, but I don't want you to feel obliged to do anything because he is paying for your trip. +Choice MC (Dad means well. What should I do?) "Refuse the money." { MC   I already know that, dad. I'm not a gold-digger. MC   I appreciate the thought, but I don't need extra money. Remember that I have a job. FATHER   It's your call, MC. We are your family; we will always be here for you. NARRATOR   You hug your family and your friend goodbye and leave for the airport.   @FATHER +0 } "Accept the money." { MC   I already know that, dad, but thank you. MC   I appreciate it. FATHER   We are your family; we will always be here for you. NARRATOR   You take the money, hug your family and your friend goodbye, and leave for the airport.   @FATHER +1 } EXT. SUNNY BEACH -DAY NARRATOR   It's a bright and sunny day on Playa Maroma, one of Cancun's most beautiful beaches. The stunning beauty of the white, velvety sand and the azure blue water create an atmosphere of a perfect tropical paradise. NARRATOR   You are lying on a comfy sunbed, reveling in the familiar pleasant smell of the sea mixed with pungent aromas of delicious Mexican food spreading from the beach taverns. AARON   Come over here to the shade, honey. AARON   You'll get sunburned. MC   What's wrong with a little bit of tan? AARON   Hey, I love the tan. It's the sunstroke I don't like. NARRATOR   You laugh dismissively before his puppy eyes convince you to join him in the scarce mid-day shade under the thatched umbrella. MC   I am hungry. Let's get something to eat. AARON   I admire your appetite! You've had two donuts and an ice cream an hour ago. MC   It's because of all the swimming. MC   Come on, on your feet! Chop-chop! NARRATOR   As you rise, you feel an intense head rush and are about to collapse when Aaron grabs you in his arms. AARON   I told you spending too much time in the sun is not healthy. Now you've got sunstroke. MC   I'm fine. It was just a tiny head rush. MC   Let's go and get our lunch now. NARRATOR   The two of you head to the restaurant, but after just a few steps, a terrible wave of nausea sweeps over you, and despite your best effort, you can no longer contain your food. AARON   MC! You're sick! AARON   We need to see a doctor! Now! MC   No, we don't! I've spent a bit too much time in the sun, it's not a big deal. AARON   You almost fainted, and now you vomited everything you've eaten since this morning.   This is not a request! +Choice MC (I know he's worried, but his tone...) "You can't tell me what to do!" { MC   Mind your tone, Aaron! MC   You can't tell me what to do! AARON   You're right. I'm so sorry for yelling at you. AARON   But can we please see a doctor? I'm worried sick about you. MC   Alright... if it will make you feel better, let's go. } "You're right. I should see a doctor." { MC   Ugh... I hate it when you are right. MC   I am not feeling well. Let's go and find a doctor... } INT. DOCTOR OFFICE -DAY DR TORRES   Miss Hamilton, as I've suspected, you have nothing to worry about. MC   I don't have a sunstroke? DR TORRES   No, you don't. MC   That's great news! In your opinion, doctor, why did I have those symptoms then? DR TORRES   Well, Miss Hamilton, those symptoms are perfectly typical for your condition. MC   My condition? DR TORRES   You're pregnant, Miss Hamilton. Congratulations!