David Wulf

Jake Relic

Diane Mayne

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INT. HOUSE REMODEL

READY

PH801-***-****)

Sc.5,Sc.6-Amelia's SUV-RDY@7A

Sc.68-Ruby's Shoes, Ruby's Toys--Sc.69-Amelia's Phone, Photo Of- Tj, Ruby's Family Tree Level 2, Ruby's Shoes, Ruby's Toys 10

Sarah Drew

Sc.41-Folded Laundry, Laundry to be Folded

USE DESIGNATED AREA FOR SMOKING

7:45A

STATUS REMARKS

Total Pages

Juan Pablo Di Pace

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM

Amelia folds laundry, contemplating.

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM 5/8

Amelia goes to wake up Ruby, She jumps out from closet.

*IF TIME PERMITS*

Amelia and Maura talk about Ruby taking genetic test. INT. WEBER HOME OFFICE

H HOLD(Record at Funk Studios) TIME:11A MT

**NO SMOKING ON SET**

T.J.

Cora Bella(m) RUBY Rpt To Basecamp @8A 5:30P

MAURA 7:45A

1 1/8

NO.

Amelia looks at Ruby's family tree with even more branches. INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM 2/8

Kaley McCormack

1200 E 3900 S

Slc, UT 84124

Sc.39-Amelia's Phone, Tupperware, Lunches

Sc.116-ipad-Sc.3-Ruby's Guitar

Amelia/Utility

T.J./Utility

Ruby Will Get Ready First, Then Go To School

Sc.5,Sc.6-Ruby's Backpack, Ruby's Guitar,

Sc.42-Folded laundry, ipad, Ruby's Family Tree Level 1 SC.87-Folded Laundry, Laundry To Be Folded, Ruby's Dirty Clothes Amelia catches Maura up on the situation.

Director: Maclain Nelson

Sunrise

DAILY SAFETY MEETING @ CREW CALL -- SAFETY FIRST: REPORT ANY UNSAFE WORKING SITUATIONS TO PRODUCTION

***STAFF & CREW: PLEASE DO NOT POST PHOTOS OR INFORMATION PUBLICLY ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION*** PAGES

INT. HOUSE REMODEL 1 4/8

7:26A

Mostly Cloudy 0% Chance of Precipitation

High 39

BLUE-- 2/2/2024

Sunset

22

***CLOSED SET - PLEASE NO VISITORS***

5:58P

Script:

ADVANCE SCHEDULE

Schedule:

CREW CALL: 7:00A

**NO FORCED CALLS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF UPM**

LOCATION#1 / TECH TRUCKS

SLC, UT 84109

SET

*STAFF & CREW: IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, STAY HOME AND NOTIFY DEPT. HEAD* 1 4/8

2209 South Dallin Street

Amelia goes to wake up Ruby, She's not taking it well. SLC, UT 84109

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM

1/8

LOCATION

Monday, February 12,2024

CREW CALL

Date

7:00A

125 West Burton Ave

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

SHOOTING CALL 8:00A

Branching Out(7003 INC)

BRANCHING OUT

Low

BLUE-- 2/2/2024

CREW LUNCH

FIRST IN

1:00P

Co-Producer: ALL CALLS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING Producer:

Day 15

6:00A

UPM:

6 of

**CALLS BEFORE CREW CALL MUST NDB**

AMELIA

Rpt To Basecamp @6:15A

CAST

Amelia runs out to grab Ruby's Backpack

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM 1 3/8

2/8

INT./EXT. WEBER HOME-DRIVEWAY

Amelia finds Maura at the construction site.

*MOVE UPSTAIRS*

INT. WEBER HOME-HALLWAY

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM 4/8

MU / HAIR /

CHARACTER WARDROBE

Rpt To Basecamp @6:15A

*DAY FOR NIGHT* RUBY'S ROOM

Amelia gets back into the car, Ruby is strumming guitar. Ruby pretends she's sick, Amelia tells her Cruz' will always be family. 2165 South Dallin Street

STAND-INS

BACKGROUND

Construction Workers w/Changes M(20-40)

TOTAL:

St. Mark's Hospital

Sc.14-Amelia's Laptop, Construction Materials, Lunch In Tupperware,- 7/8

Sc.14-Makeshift Workspace

Sc.3-Pillows Under Blanket, Stuffed Animals, Taylor Swift Posters SC.14 Atmosphere

Catering; BG Holding; BG Changing,Restrooms, School Room Maura's Headphones,

CATERING BFAST/LUNCH

3/8

8:30A

2150 Foothill Drive

SLC, UT 84109

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM 1/8

Amelia dances while she cleans.

HOSPITAL

Sc.88-Folded Laundry, Ruby's Family Tree Level 3

Sc. 26- Paper Coffee Cup

Tuesday, February 13,2024 PAGES

BASECAMP/CREW PARKING

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM 1 2/8

Ruby is listening to TJ's recording.

INT. WEBER HOME-RUBY'S ROOM 1/8

Amelia cleans up Ruby's Toys.

Amelia sees Ruby's updated family tree.

CLOSE ON: a PAIR OF EYES, lids fluttering, sleeping soundly. Suddenly, the eyes startle awake as we PULL OUT to meet: 1 INT. WEBER HOME - AMELIA’S BEDROOM - SALT LAKE CITY - DAY 1 AMELIA WEBER, 40, reserved, enigmatic, effortlessly gorgeous even freshly woken. She checks the time on her phone: 5:59am. The clock turns to 6:00am. Her alarm goes off. She stands, pads through her room of spartan but stylish furnishings. 2 INT. WEBER HOME - KITCHEN - DAY 2

Amelia enters the kitchen of her charming craftsman. A series of quick vignettes of her MORNING ROUTINE: She brews coffee, foams milk.

Placing toast in a toaster, she cracks eggs into a pan. Expertly assembling three lunches, she packs two into tupperware and one into a Taylor Swift-themed lunchbox. The toast pops. The eggs sizzle.

She plates it beautifully, sets it on the kitchen table. 3 INT. WEBER HOME - RUBY’S ROOM - DAY 3

Amelia peers into a little girl’s bedroom. Through the darkness, stuffed animals and Taylor Swift posters are seen. Amelia tiptoes to the bed, a BLANKETED LUMP in its center. She lies down beside it, curls herself around the lump. AMELIA

Wake up, sweetie-

As Amelia pulls down the blanket to reveal TWO PILLOWS. AMELIA (CONT'D)

(mock horror)

Oh no, my daughter has turned into

a pillow!

As the closet door BURSTS open revealing RUBY WEBER, 10, precocious, adorable, strumming her beloved GUITAR. RUBY

Got you!

Blue Rev. (02/02/24) 2.

Amelia pulls Ruby to her, snuggles her.

AMELIA

Oh you got me, huh? Who found who,

exactly?

RUBY

I hid for like 10 seconds before I *

knew you’d come in. So predictable.

AMELIA

Ok, can you predict what I’m gonna

say next?

RUBY

I know, I know. We’re late.

4 INT. WEBER HOME - KITCHEN - DAY 4

Breakfast is finished and now Amelia and Ruby beeline around the kitchen, trying to get out of the house for the day. AMELIA

Did you brush your teeth?

Ruby flashes a sparkling, pearly white smile - “Yep.” AMELIA (CONT'D)

But you didn’t brush your hair. Go

get the-

But Ruby’s one step ahead of her Mom as she opens the silverware drawer, hands Amelia a BRUSH.

AMELIA (CONT'D)

Why is your hairbrush in the

silverware drawer?

RUBY

Because we’re always in the kitchen

when you tell me to get my brush.

So I moved it here.

AMELIA

Smart. But also gross.

RUBY

It’s not gross. It’s my word of the

day: efficient.

Amelia considers this, recognizes Ruby has a point. 3.

AMELIA

At least keep it in the junk

drawer.

Then Amelia tenderly brushes Ruby’s hair.

5 EXT. WEBER HOME - DRIVEWAY - DAY 5

A sleepy suburban street of updated Craftsmen, the quiet disturbed as Amelia and Ruby rush out to Amelia’s SUV. They climb in. Amelia starts the car.

Then Amelia stops the car, hops out, rushes back into the house, returns with Ruby’s BACKPACK.

6 INT. AMELIA’S SUV - WEBER DRIVEWAY - DAY 6

As Amelia climbs back into the car -

AMELIA

If you forgot your backpack for

school, what did you remember?

As Amelia turns around to find Ruby strumming her guitar. RUBY

(her guitar’s name)

Baby Taylor.

AMELIA

Of course.

7 EXT. CANYON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - DAY 7

An elementary school surrounded by rolling, verdant hills. Amelia’s SUV pulls up to the drop-off line, creeps forward. 8 INT. AMELIA’S SUV - CANYON PARK SCHOOL - DAY 8

As Ruby hustles to collect her belongings -

AMELIA

I love you. Have a great day.

AMELIA (CONT'D)

Help someone today.

RUBY

Help someone today.

7.

BIANCA

Yes, but I’d like to be involved so

I can keep the party contained-

SOFIA

Who wants a party “contained?”

(off Bianca’s expression)

Fine. It’ll be very “contained.”

Just la familia-

T.J.

And 200 of her closest friends.

Everyone laughs, then T.J. yawns.

SOFIA

Oh, Mijo, do you need a nap?

BIANCA

No, Má, he doesn’t need a nap. He’s

a grown man-

T.J.

Actually, I could use a nap. I was

up ‘til 2am practicing.

BIANCA

You’re up ‘til 2am every night.

T.J.

That’s my most creative time.

BIANCA

Then it’s good you don’t have kids.

T.J.

(dry)

Thanks, Bianca.

(downs his coffee)

I’m on farmstand today.

T.J. yawns again, grabs a Concha, kisses Sofia, then exits. 14 INT. HOUSE REMODEL - DAY 14

The home is mid-renovation, a massive remodel under way. Amelia weaves through CONSTRUCTION WORKERS and CARPENTERS. She arrives at a makeshift workspace in the back of the house to find MAURA MILLER, 40’s, at a drafting table.

But earbuds in, Maura doesn’t hear Amelia approach. Amelia creeps up, pops out one of Maura’s headphones, listens to it. 8.

AMELIA

What is it? More self-help?

MAURA

It was “self-help” in the 80’s.

It’s “self-care” now.

AMELIA

(teasing)

So sorry.

MAURA

And this book is great - it’s about

challenging our self-imposed

limitations. It suggests that

instead of saying “no” to

ourselves, we say “not yet.”

(then)

Can I send you a copy of the book?

AMELIA

Not yet.

Maura laughs as Amelia hands her a packed lunch.

MAURA

Did I get a juicebox today or did

you just leave me a quarter for

milk?

AMELIA

Just be glad your business partner

cares about you as much as I do.

MAURA

Oh I appreciate the TLC, but I’d

love it if we could actually go out

to lunch one of these days.

AMELIA

(playful)

And that’s why I am in charge of

corporate accounting.

Then Amelia sits, opens her laptop, reviews her schedule. AMELIA (CONT'D)

What’s this 2-3pm block today?

MAURA

A news team is coming by. They’re

doing a piece on passive building.

9.

AMELIA

An interview? You can take it.

MAURA

We can take it together. You’re

half the company. Half the story.

AMELIA

But all of the crippling social

anxiety, especially in interviews.

And why are we even doing it? We’re

booked solid. We don’t need press.

MAURA

Right now. But maybe we’ll want to

expand in the future.

AMELIA

My life is a barely manageable

rocket launch from waking to

sleeping. I’m not expanding.

MAURA

Maybe you mean “Not yet.”

Off Amelia’s expression - she means “hard no.” But a plucky Maura knows her friend well and is undeterred.

15 INT. CANYON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - DAY 15 The classroom is a melee of joy and chaos as fourth graders - including Ruby - run about, chatting and laughing. Then their teacher MISS WEAVER, late-20’s, takes the floor. MISS WEAVER

Ba ba ba ba ba ba-

The room immediately quiets for the call and response - CHILDREN

Ba ba!

That’s all that’s needed for Ruby and her classmates to take their seats and watch as Miss Weaver displays a TREE DRAWING. MISS WEAVER

I’m excited to announce our next

big term project: we’ll be

exploring our heritage. Who knows

what heritage means?

Miss Weaver calls on an adorable child, OLIVER, 10. Blue Rev. (02/02/24) 19.

RUBY

It’s just... I already ate *

breakfast and packed our lunches.

Ruby hands Amelia a tin-foil wrapped mess.

RUBY (CONT'D)

It’s a spaghetti burrito.

AMELIA

You put spaghetti in a burrito?

RUBY

With ranch dressing.

Amelia smiles - “Thanks” - then steers out the kitchen. She pauses at the door, gestures to Ruby’s art pad presentation. AMELIA

Out of curiosity, what were points

3-10?

Ruby flips through the pad - it’s blank.

RUBY

I knew I’d get you on point two.

Amelia laughs to herself, heads off to get dressed. 26 INT. WEBER HOUSE - HOME OFFICE - DAY 26 *

Later that morning, Amelia finds Maura at her desk. MAURA

Hi there. How’d it go with Ruby?

Did she bring the idea back up?

Actually, I know Ruby well enough

to know she is driving that train. *

And I know you well enough to know

that you are slamming the breaks. *

AMELIA

(laughs)

We stopped on the way to school to

buy the genetic registry test.

MAURA

Wow. That’s big. I’m really proud

of you.

AMELIA

Proud? Why?

20.

MAURA

Because you’re opening up to the

unknown. It’s a big step for you.

AMELIA

I could just feel how deeply

curious she is about this. It

wasn’t going away easily.

MAURA

This must be pretty triggering.

Considering the history with your

father.

AMELIA

Or lack thereof.

(coping)

It’s fine. I mean, we probably

won’t be able to find any info. And

even if we do, it doesn’t mean we

have to contact him. And even if we

do contact him, he probably would

want nothing to do with her.

MAURA

But what if he does?

AMELIA

That’s not his choice, so I’m not

worried about it.

Maura gestures to Amelia’s empty crumpled coffee cup. AMELIA (CONT'D)

Yeah, okay. I mean, of course I’m

worried. Also it’s always been just

the two of us and I’ve worked hard

for Ruby to feel like that’s okay,

like we’re enough. But what if she

suddenly decides that we’re not?

In lieu of an answer, Maura pulls her friend in for a hug. 27 OMITTED 27

28 INT. FARMERS MARKET - CRUZ FAMILY FARMS BOOTH - DAY 28 Helped by an EMPLOYEE, T.J. oversees his family’s stand. He greets customers by name, helps them select produce. 27.

SOFIA

Who was that woman-

As she spots T.J.’s expression, immediately grow concerned. SOFIA (CONT'D)

Mijo, what’s wrong?

T.J.

You took a genetic registry test?

SOFIA

Yes. So relatives could find us.

T.J.

And a relative - of sorts - did

find us. It turns out...

(then)

I kind of... have a daughter.

The news explodes through the room. Pin-drop silence. Then Sofia screams with utter glee! Tomas hugs her tight! But T.J. looks less certain.

39 INT. HOUSE REMODEL - DAY 39

Over tupperware lunches, Amelia fills Maura in.

AMELIA

He does look like Ruby, it’s

uncanny. They even move the same.

And he seems kind like I thought.

(then)

But he also seems like a brooding,

bad boy, musician type.

MAURA

Daddy was a rolling stone.

AMELIA

Exactly! He’s smoldering and

bacchanalian and I’m sure he’s a

total commitment phobe-

MAURA

And you talked for how long?

AMELIA

Maybe ten, fifteen minutes?

28.

MAURA

Mm hmm.

AMELIA

What?

MAURA

Sounds like you really have this

guy pegged.

She gives a look and throws her balled up napkin at Maura. AMELIA

(worried)

And now he wants to meet her.

MAURA

And she’ll want to meet him too.

AMELIA

But he’s a stranger.

MAURA

So vet him. Deep dive his Insta.

AMELIA

Tried, doesn't even have one.

MAURA

Ok... so meet up for coffee. I

mean, of all the genetic

possibilities in the world, you

chose him. So this is your

opportunity to find out why.

Amelia sighs heavily.

AMELIA

I guess we could just have coffee.

MAURA

Yeah, it’s just coffee...

As Amelia picks up her phone to text T.J.-

MAURA (CONT'D)

(trolling Amelia)

With your long lost baby daddy.

40 INT. ALCHEMY CAFE - SALT LAKE CITY - DAY 40

An adorable, artisanal cafe, the patio filled with plants. Amelia enters, scans the space, spots T.J. at a table. Blue Rev. (02/02/24) 31.

AMELIA (CONT'D)

You’ve got a whole thing going on.

T.J.

And what thing is that?

AMELIA

Your whole rock and roll lifestyle

thing.

T.J.

Hang on- how many working musicians

do you know?

AMELIA

Well... you’re the first.

T.J.

Ok- so I don’t think it’s fair to

make assumptions about my

“lifestyle”. I mean- you don’t

even know me.

AMELIA

And that’s exactly the problem. I

don’t know you and yet I’m supposed

to decide if I want my daughter to?

T.J.

Don’t forget that you reached out

to me, Amelia. And I have to assume

you knew I’d want to meet Ruby...

(then, daring a joke)

But I’d hate to make an assumption.

Amelia and T.J. eye one another, sizing each other up. AMELIA

That wouldn’t be fair now would it?

41 INT. WEBER HOME - LAUNDRY ROOM - DAY 41 *

Lost in thought, Amelia finishes folding a pile of laundry. She hears a strange but familiar sound coming from Ruby’s bedroom. She heads toward it.

42 INT. WEBER HOME - RUBY'S ROOM - DAY 42

As she peeks in the room she sees Ruby sitting by her desk looking at the family iPad. She is listening to the RECORDING of TJ’s interview. When it finishes Ruby starts it over from the beginning and listens again.

Blue Rev. (02/02/24) 32.

Then on the desk behind her daughter Amelia spots Ruby’s FAMILY TREE. On a large poster board, a colorful TRUNK has been drawn, a PHOTO OF RUBY posted to it. Above Ruby is a PHOTO OF AMELIA.

Stemming from Amelia is a BRANCH with a PHOTO of Amelia’s Mom. But otherwise the family tree is empty, looking barren. Tears well up in her eyes as she realizes her daughters desire for connection. She braces herself out side the room for a minute and gains the courage to enter. She enters. AMELIA

Ruby, I have some news for you.

Ruby looks sheepish, she stops the recording.

RUBY

I’m sorry. I wasn’t on your email I

promise, it was already downloaded

on the iPad and I-

AMELIA

Ruby, it’s ok. I’m not upset at

you.

(beat)

I have something to tell you.

RUBY

Did it come?

Amelia hesitates. This is her last chance to back out. AMELIA

Yes, it came and... I found him.

RUBY

You found him? Like in person? I

want to meet him! Can I?!

And Amelia takes the biggest breath of her life.

AMELIA

Before I say yes I need you to *

listen, sweetie. I know you have a *

lot of big ideas of what you want

this to be, who you want him to be.

(then)

And I know it’s easy to get lost in

those ideas. But if you can, I’d

like you to remain measured.

(then)

Do you know what measured means?

Blue Rev. (02/02/24) 32A.

RUBY

Like only a certain amount of

something.

AMELIA

Exactly.

43 OMITTED 43

44 EXT. CRUZ FAMILY HOME - DAY 44

Ruby, wearing a party dress, jumps out the car. She’s wiggling, bursting with excitement.

Blue Rev. (02/02/24) 54.

AMELIA

(flattered)

Are you sure?

T.J.

I just want your first impression.

It came to me late last night so

it’s very new

He starts plucking, she locks in on him as he plays. The GUITAR RIFF continues over...

68 INT. WEBER HOME - LAUNDRY ROOM - DAY 68 *

Amelia tidies up, gathering Ruby’s shoes and toys strewn about and carrying them to Ruby’s room.

69 INT. WEBER HOME - RUBY'S ROOM - DAY 69

Amelia drops the items on Ruby’s floor for her to organize. Then Amelia notes the family tree, moves to it.

Above Ruby’s photo, a new branch has been painstakingly drawn, a photo of T.J. affixed to it.

And stemming from T.J. Ruby has drawn the outlines of branches - spots where his side of the family would be. Next to the tree, Amelia finds computer PRINT OUTS about Pando The Tree - Amelia leafs through them, then looks back to the family tree.

Amelia texts Sofia: “Thank you for the invite - we’d love to come to Mateo’s party.”

The GUITAR RIFF MUSIC CUE ends.

70 EXT. CRUZ FAMILY FARMS - PARKING LOT - DAY 70

Amelia’s SUV pulls up and Amelia, Maura and Ruby - wearing a party dress and carrying T.J.’s GLASS DISH - step out. They begin to walk to the house, but then Ruby stops. AMELIA

What’s going on, honey?

RUBY

Just wondering. Should I bring baby

Taylor into the party?

Blue Rev. (02/02/24) 72.

Then T.J. scans the shop for Ruby, finds her playing a guitar. One foot is up on the stool, her “shred face” in full force. T.J. smiles to himself.

87 INT. WEBER HOME - LAUNDRY ROOM - LATE-AFTERNOON 87 * Amelia dances to music as she finishes folding the laundry. There’s a spring to her step - she seems livelier, relaxed. She grabs a pile of Ruby’s clothes, carries it to her room. 88 INT. WEBER HOME - RUBY'S ROOM - LATE-AFTERNOON 88 Amelia sets the clothes down on Ruby’s bed.

Then she steers to the FAMILY TREE on the desk. Since Amelia last saw it, a dozen branches have been added, each lovingly colored in and pasted with a PHOTO of a Cruz family member. There’s Sofia, Tomàs, T.J.’s sisters, Mateo and more. Amelia studies it - touched but conflicted.

Just as the doorbell RINGS, startling her.

89 EXT. WEBER HOME - PORCH - DAY 89

On the porch, Amelia’s surprised to find Sofia holding a box filled with Mason Jars.

SOFIA

Hi!

Sofia gives Amelia her customary bear hug. And unlike the last few instances, this time Amelia looks grateful for it. But as they pull away, Sofia notes Amelia is confused. SOFIA (CONT'D)

Oh, Mija, I’m sorry. Did you not

realize I was stopping by?

(then)

I told you on the family thread.

AMELIA

I didn’t see that. Last I checked,

Tomás was still looking for the

paper towels.

96.

ACT NINE

109 INT. WEBER HOME - AMELIA'S BEDROOM - DAY 109

We open once more on Amelia waking in her bed -

Except this time her eyes are open - she didn’t sleep a wink. 110 INT. WEBER HOME - RUBY'S ROOM - DAY 110

Entering, Amelia spots Ruby under the covers. Amelia sits down on the bed beside Ruby who’s awake.

AMELIA

How are you doing, honey?

RUBY

Terrible. And I don’t even want to

write a song about it. And I’m not

going to present my family tree.

AMELIA

Maybe give it more thought, love.

(then)

And I’m sorry. I know it hurts. But

also I know it’ll be okay.

RUBY

How do you know?

AMELIA

Because I’ve felt the way you feel

before. And I was okay.

111 EXT. CRUZ FAMILY HOME - PORCH - DAY 111

T.J. climbs the porch stairs, lets himself into the house. 112 INT. CRUZ FAMILY HOME - KITCHEN - DAY 112

Entering, T.J. finds Sofia and Tomás having coffee. SOFIA

How’s the packing going?

T.J.

It’s fine. I’m just trying to

figure out which guitars to bring.

MAURA (CONT'D)

98.

didn’t break her heart - you’d

never let him close enough to have

the chance.

This pierces Amelia. She knows it’s true but feebly argues - AMELIA

I’m just trying to protect-

MAURA

Don’t give me the whole “trying to

protect Ruby” shpiel. I’ve heard it

as an excuse for every phase of

your life. I’ve never bought it and

I still don’t.

(gentler)

If you want to live a guarded life,

that’s your choice. But Ruby

shouldn’t pay the price for it.

And a chastised Amelia suddenly sees the light.

114 INT. FARMERS MARKET - CRUZ FAMILY FARMS BOOTH - DAY 114 T.J. sits alone in the market. Tooling on his guitar, distracted and in his own world.

As he plays he looks toward his wrist and spot the bracelet again. He stops playing for a minute and thinks.

T.J. has an idea, whips out his phone, makes a call. T.J.

Hey Trey, it’s T.J. I wanted to

discuss the tour schedule with you.

(then)

I real want to make this work but I

have a few caveats.

AMELIA (PRELAP)

Ruby! It’s time for dinner.

115 OMITTED 115

116 INT. WEBER HOME - RUBY'S ROOM - NIGHT 116

Amelia heads down the hallway looking for Ruby.

AMELIA

What are you doing, honey?

99.

RUBY

(fake coughs)

I think I’m sick. I probably

shouldn’t go to school tomorrow.

AMELIA

And does this have anything to do

with tomorrow being open house

night/family tree presentation?

RUBY

Oh, is that tomorrow?

AMELIA

(laughs)

I’m so glad you’re a terrible liar.

It’s gonna help me in your teenage

years.

Amelia sits beside her daughter, strokes her hair. AMELIA (CONT'D)

Sweetie, you wanted to find T.J.

because you wanted to know who you

are, right?

(Ruby nods)

Well, who you are isn’t dictated by

your genes or your parents. Only

you can decide who you are.

Ruby absorbs this, brightens slightly.

Then, a question that has been on her mind -

RUBY

Are the Cruz’s still our relatives?

AMELIA

Yes, they’ll always be our

relatives. And I also hope they’ll

always be our family. And maybe our

family tree doesn’t look the way

you thought or wanted it to. But it

doesn’t make us any less family.

Ruby takes this to heart, mulls something, then brightens. RUBY

Do we have any more poster board?

AMELIA

I think so. Why?

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RUBY

Because I want to remake my family

tree. And better make me coffee. I

might have to pull an all nighter.

AMELIA

(laughs)

That’s a hard no.

But Amelia hugs Ruby tight - “That’s my girl.”

117 EXT. CANYON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - DAY 117 * The next night and -

Amelia, Maura and Ruby - carrying a large POSTER BOARD, her new family tree, yet to be revealed - enter the school. 118 INT. CANYON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY 118 * As they steer towards Ruby’s classroom, Amelia’s phone DINGS. It’s the Cruz family thread blowing up as usual.

Sofia TEXTS: “Amelia, wish Ruby luck with her presentation.” Elena texts back: “My Mom means PLEASE wish her luck.” Amelia laughs. Then more DINGS as Tomás hearts the message, then Bianca and Camila sends emojis.

And as Amelia watches the texts flood in - a realization. She stops walking, looks to Ruby and Maura -

AMELIA

You head in. I’ll be right there.

Then Amelia begins to type a message to the family thread... her first message. She hesitates briefly, then sends it. Immediately, her phone DINGS with responses.

Whatever’s happening, Amelia looks happy about it. 119 INT. CANYON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - DAY 119 * We’re in the middle of presentations, Ruby’s classmate Oliver displaying his family tree.

Amelia stands in the back with the other parents and Maura.

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