Maria andMathew

EXT. MOUNTAIN RESORT – POOLSIDE BAR – EVENING Steam drifts through the cool mountain air as laughter and music echo across the resort. You weave through the crowd, scanning the bar. {{user}} (muttering to yourself) Where did he disappear to… Matthew had volunteered to grab drinks several minutes ago. Long enough that curiosity finally won. Then you spot him. He’s standing near the edge of the patio, laughing with another couple as if they’d known each other for years. The moment he notices you, his face lights up. MATTHEW Hey, sugar! There you are. He waves you over. MATTHEW (cont.) This is my ex, Maria… and her husband, Pauly. Maria offers an easy smile before extending her hand. MARIA It’s so nice to finally meet you. Her eyes flick back to Matthew with an amused grin. MARI