Chapter 3: Deja Vu

(2 Days Later)

*Riley is leaning against the wall. She taps her fingers on the bench*

(There is a knock on the door)

*Man from jail security walks in*

Man From Jail Security: I'm not the visitor.

Riley: Heh. I'm thrilled. (Sarcastically)

MFJS: Just to let you know your visitor is coming in an hour or so.

Riley: I suppose you tell all the prisoners that right?

(MFJS looks at the ground and walks out)

Riley: What friendly service.

*Riley tries to waste time as she paces around, plays with her hair, and sit against different walls*

(Door opens)

*A man walks in. Not to be confused with the jail security man*

*He just stands there staring at Riley*

Man: Sorry I'm not who you expected.

Riley: (chuckles) Right now I could even stand my mother's company.

(Man and Riley hug for a moment and then sit on the bench)

Man: It's been a long time.

Riley: You're telling me, I was worried that I might have started growing a beard.

Man: Even though you're a woman.

Riley: I mean I might as well, nothing else to go here besides read and exercise.

(Long pause)

Both: So, how are you? (Both laugh then look down) *Riley sighs*

Man: Brad's ok.

Riley: That's good. How are my parents?

Man: Alive and well.

Riley: (Sadly laughs) Well, at least its good for them right? It's not like they have to worry about me getting shot or whatever.

Man: Not like you would have anyways.

Riley: ...So, what are you here for anyways?

Man: To tell you that you're going to be released and we would like you to come back to your job.

Riley: Who's asking you or Carter?

Man: Both of us.

Riley: Uh huh...you must be kidding, did someone hit Carter over the head?

Man: No, he just realized how much of an asset you were.

Riley: As compared to what? The new AI's.

Man: That experiment was a failure.

Riley: Oh so I'm just the living guinea pig right?

Man: You know I didn't mean it like...

Riley: Well. I suppose.

Man: What do you mean you suppose?

Riley: Okay so let me get this straight. Carter wants me to come back even though I haven't been in the field for years?

Man: Yep.

Riley: Either he wants me to die sooner or he has some pretty sucky recruits.

Man:(smirks) I think its both.

*Riley puts her head on his shoulder*

Riley: So really, how are you?

Man: I'm fine.

Riley: You sure?

Man: I thought I was supposed to ask about you?

Riley: I live in a cube.

Man: True.

Riley: So tell me Brazil won ATS 2 years in a row again right?

Man: No, actually the US won Astro Turf Soccer last year.

Riley: You got to be kidding me! (Lifts her head up)...And I wasn't there?...Now that's a conspiracy.

Man: Oh and Marlevini merged with some other foofy store.

Riley: Foofy? (Laughs) The big fish eat the smaller fish that's how it goes. I wonder if they still those shoes I wanted?

Man: That were 200 credits?

Riley: So?

Man: I guess I know what to buy now...

Riley: Oh jeez, just ruin the element of surprise, why don't you.

Man: Look. I really wish I could catch up two years with you but I got to go back to work and it's been busy lately.

Riley: So I heard.

(Man hands Riley a business card)

Man: Just call that number if you're still interested.

(Man stands up)

Man: You're still as beautiful as before.

Riley: (sadly laughs) Don't start.

(They hug again)

It was nice Vance.

Vance: (Kisses Riley's cheek) I'll see you out there.

Riley: Okay okay. Let me be with my damp cell.

(Vance leaves)

*Riley sits back down*

*Hold the card up with 2 fingers and stares at it*

*Sighs*

Riley: I suppose.