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INT. TRAVIS'S ROOM – NIGHT (NIGHT ONE)

TRAVIS is sitting on his bed, staring intently at his computer. The door crashes open. LAURIE enters.

LAURIE: Hey, 'lover boy.'

TRAVIS: What did I say about barging in here without knocking?

LAURIE: I know. I was hoping to catch a private show of your 'solo sesh.'

TRAVIS: (closes his computer and looks up) Come on, Laurie, you need to stop doing this to me. I know you think it's all a joke, but my feelings are real. It's not fair when you keep toying with them like this.

LAURIE: (smiles) Ok, how about I give you a hand then? Or would you rather just look at me, so you can see the real deal rather than your fantasy?

TRAVIS: What about your army boyfriend?

LAURIE: Wade? He's cool with it. Actually, it was his idea, as a little thank you for stopping us from breaking up.

TRAVIS: He's cool with you giving another man a hand job? He sounds like a real keeper.

LAURIE: (no longer smiling) Don't go there, Trav. Anyway, he said I could I give you a bj if I wanted, but I told him you'd never be okay with it.

TRAVIS: You were right about that. Please just leave me alone, I'm not in the mood right now.

LAURIE: When have you ever not been in the mood to kid around with me?

TRAVIS: Maybe when I just made what was possibly the stupidest decision of my life. Maybe when I just heard my mom tell me how normal masturbation is. Maybe when I have to think about listening to Mrs. Torres trying to convince me she's sexier than you? Please, Laurie, I'm begging you, now's not the time.

LAURIE: Fine, I'll go.

TRAVIS: (opens his computer but does not look at it) Wait. (A beat.) Please.

LAURIE: Make up your mind, Trav.

TRAVIS: I want you to stay here. Please.

LAURIE: Can I sit next to you, or do I have to stand here by the door?

TRAVIS: (a few tears can be seen forming at the corner of his eyes) Hold me.

LAURIE: Okay. Trav, don't cry. I've never known anyone who has ever cared about me as much as you do. I feel blessed to have you in my life. You have no idea how much it means to me, but sometimes I just don't know how to handle it. Tell me what you want me to do, and I'll do it.

TRAVIS: I want you to want to be my girlfriend, but I care more about you being happy. If being with someone else makes you happier, then that's what I want.

LAURIE: Travis, that's the sweetest thing anyone's ever said to me. I think I'm going to cry, now.

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COUGAR TOWN

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