the plan is underway.........

The scene begins with Skylor Crenshaw seated before Evan Lancaster in a dimly lit office. Skylor stares listlessly through teary eyes into her steamy coffee. She struggles to hold back the sobs that lie just below the surface. Evan leans forward with an outstretched hand holding a tissue. Skylor's steely gaze slowly lifts up to meet Evan's watery green eyes. Skylor reaches out to take the tissue but Evan drops the tissue and tenderly clasps Skylor's hand.

(Start dialogue)

*(Evan Lancaster)Please reconsider Skylor. Our corporation relies on you, I rely on you....{Evan leans closer to Skylor.}

*(Skylor Crenshaw) I have no choice Evan. Selestica has made me an offer I can't refuse. My resignation is final. {Skylor is no longer able to hold back, her body is racked with sobbing. Evan pulls her disheveled form into the folds of his arms. He gently smoothes her unruly hair back into place.}

*(Evan Lancaster) Your desk will be here waiting for you when you return. {Evan pulls back from Skylor just enough to sip his coffee. He looks longingly into her eyes.} Do what you have to do, but I know you will be back.

*(Skylor Crenshaw) You always will have impeccable judgment. {Evan wipes a tear from Skylor's eye.} I must go now. {Evan loosens his embrace on Skylor as she begins to stand. Skylor smoothes her rumpled slacks and looks one last time into Evan's watery green eyes.}

*(Evan Lancaster) Take care Skylor....{Evan swivels in his chair to stare wantonly out the darkened office window.}

(End dialogue)

The scene comes to a close as Skylor slips out the door. Evan continues to sit for several moments gazing out the window. His brows begin to furrow, and he forcefully slams his fist down, sending his steaming mug of coffee to the floor.