PAGE 1 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT
INT. AIRPORT BAGGAGE CLAIM - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI WALKS TO THE BAGGAGE CLAIM WHILE TALKING ON HER PHONE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Come on, Mom, I've traveled enough to know how this works. Did you think you needed to check on me?
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
What's the crime of me trying to make sure my little girl is safe and sound?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Has Dad made it home yet?
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
You know him. He's always at work. He'll be home soon though. I'll make sure to tell him that you asked about him.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI HOLDS HER STOMACH WHILE CHUCKLING AND TALKING ON THE PHONE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I wish that there was sunblock that would allow him to be here with me. I think it'd be funny to see him in swim trunks.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
Oh, that would be hilarious.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I know, right?
Panel 3.
TO̅MI GRABS HER LARGE TRAVEL BACKPACK FROM THE BAGGAGE CAROUSEL.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I just got my bag. I'm gonna head to the hotel.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
Alright, please be careful. There's a lot of sun and a lot of water.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I will. I love you, Mom.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
Love you too. Don't get into too much trouble.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI EXPRESSES AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Me, trouble? Wouldn't think of it. Talk later!
Panel 5.
IN THE AIRPORT PICK-UP AREA, TO̅MI FLAGS DOWN A CAB.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI TAKES A SEAT IN THE BACK OF THE CAB AND THE DRIVER LOOKS AT HER IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>) Where to miss?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I'm just looking to get further into town.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Right away.
PAGE 2 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT
EXT. INNER TOWN - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI PAYS THE CAB DRIVER AS SHE EXITS THE CAB.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Thank you.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
No problem. Enjoy yourself.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI TAKES A BROAD EXAMINATION OF THE TOWN ADMIRING THE ARCHITECTURE AND FAIR WEATHER.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
What a spectacular location! Let's see, where's the hotel?
Panel 3.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HER PHONE AND SEES THAT SHE HAS LOW SERVICE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
What? How did I lose service? You have got to be kidding me. This is all mom's fault. Her worrying jinxed me. I guess I'll have to ask someone for directions.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI NOTICES A YOUNG WOMAN IN HER EARLY 2OS WALKING BY AND AS POLITELY AS SHE CAN STOPS HER.
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