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Whatcha call that? Head over heels?

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Behind the Scenes | Various Locations | Capri, Monaco, Orillia

But if I was free to love you You wouldn't want me, would you? Unavailability is the only thing that turns you on Come here, baby, tell me that I'm wrong

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(maybe have the location be somewhere else, why is it always in kai’s office??)

[ THE SCENE STARTS WITH A VERSION ON LORRAINE. WE LOOK AT HER FACE STRAIGHT ON IN A LARGE GRIN. SHE’S HAPPY. WE SEE KAINAU LOOKING STRAIGHT AT HER FROM AFAR. THEY’RE BOTH HAPPY. NEXT THING YOU KNOW IT CUTS TO LORRAINE, SHE’S NO LONGER SMILING, AND WHEN WE LOOK BACK AT KAI HE’S NO LONGER THERE ]

this was a figment of her imagination, simply a memory or an illusion.

Lorraine is struggling, had she known what a fixture kainalu was in her life, maybe she’d have acted differently. This void is what she is beginning to notice.

making coffee, the scene is bright once again, she’s standing up in the same place, and kai is sitting behind her. with her back turned to him.

CLOSE UP ON LORRAINE TASK

FULL BODY OF KAI

With a cup of coffee in his hands, his leg up over the other. chatting happily with Lorraine. lorraine is chatting as well, she goes to turn her head,

CLOSE UP OF HEAD

and when she does, Kai is no longer there (visibly darker atmosphere)

L] It’s the only thing I can make.

K] (amused) Oh, I know.

L] laughing Give it back if you can’t be grateful.

K] laughs Never, I’ll take what I can get.

L] Shut-

L]… up.

kai stands in the kitchen, he’s cooking up a storm in lorraines penthouse. Music is playing, and the night is young. She goes up to kai, and pulls him into a dance. Where she has taken the lead, and spins him around. When he does the spin on her, she twists around. when she’s done spinning, Kai is no longer there. and she’s wearing something different. She curls up in her dark apartment. the light in her life no longer there.

[FLICKERING GIF OF LORRAINE WALKING TO COUNTER]

L] crying

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Behind the Scenes | Chateau de Chantilly | Grenoble, Lavande

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LAURIE ALAIRE We can't keep meeting like this GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Laurie? LAURIE ALAIRE Sel, what are you doing here? GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE I'm just doing a bit of research. headed going to the library. LAURIE ALAIRE I'll help with you. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE … In the library now, She's sitting up reading at a large chair. He's draped over another chair. He's staring ather, she can feel it. M1-3

GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE What? LAURIE ALAIRE What? GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE You're starring at me. LAURIE ALAIRE What are you even doing at the palace? 2-3 GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE I'm your sisters new lady-in-waiting. Yknow, for the wedding? LAURIE ALAIRE Really? No one told me that. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE I don't see why they would. You probably didn't notice because you've had your head up your ass for weeks recently. 3-3 LAURIE ALAIRE Ouch, you really know how to wound me. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE As if, that ego of yours has such a strong plate of armor doesn't it?

LAURIE ALAIRE (laughs) You've always been particularly gifted at the task, Sella. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE … 4-3 LAURIE ALAIRE … Why would you be her lady in waiting? GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Hmm? LAURIE ALAIRE Isn't the Lady Giselle de la Valliere too good for such things. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE It would seem others don't share that sentiment, Lance. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Plus it's not like it's beneath me to aid the princess in her wedding preparations, now would it? 5-3 LAURIE ALAIRE My sister will be grateful for your company, I know I would be. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE I can't say we won't be seeing eachother time to time. LAURIE ALAIRE That would make me very glad… Very glad. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Why are you moping around here with me? Don't you have pressing engagements? LAURIE ALAIRE I thought you were reading? 6-3 GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Your presence is persistent, I can't consentrate- LAURIE ALAIRE (chuckling) Be careful, Giselle. You might make it sound like my presence effects you in more ways then one. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE (scoffs) Fine, mope all you want. You're the one who wanted to tag- LAURIE ALAIRE I've been exiled. I ruined Caroline's party. 7-3 GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Why'd you do it? LAURIE ALAIRE I don't know… I promised her I wouldn't. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE I guess you broke that promise. LAURIE ALAIRE (sour chuckling) It wouldn't be the first. 8-3 GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Don't bring that up, Lance. LAURIE ALAIRE Whaatt? GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Don't be ignorant, I command you to stop it. LAURIE ALAIRE Command? I should command you to tell me why you're back, why you left.

GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Why does every conversation come back to this? LAURIE ALAIRE You left and- I thought you'd never come back. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE … Did you miss me? LAURIE ALAIRE I missed you, Giselle. Dearly. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE So did I.

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Behind the Scenes | Capri, Monaco, Orillia

And, oh my love, I lied to you But I never needed to Oh my love, I lied to you But you always knew the truth

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M] Where’s the money, Kai. You’re taking way too long.

M] Can’t you see my position?

K] Wow, am I supposed to feel bad?

M] Don’t get smart-

K] the bank is taking a while…

M] I don’t need to remind you what’ll happen.

K] sighs I can’t keep doing this for you.

M] You’ve got some sort of moral compass now?

K] offended I’ve changed.

M] laughing How could you ever change? You’re just as pathetic as you’ll ever be.

K] Get out.

M] She’ll never love you for who you are, never.

K]…

M] And you’ll be that pet forev-

lorraine knocks loud before more can be said. she walks into the room, with shocked and disgruntled faces greeting her. She walks in with a her perfect confidence.

L] Kai I wanted t- Am I interupting something?

K] Uh-

L] I need something from you… Privately please.

SHE LOOKS AT MALIAH, MALIAH LOOKS AT HER.

M] oh, uh- sure.

L] mhmm, Quickly.

KAI SITS THERE NERVOUSLY, AND MALIAH DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO SO SHE LEAVES.

Lorraine watches her go, in some sort of satisfaction. The office is quiet now, lorraine almost doesn’t know what to do. she hadn’t been thinking, but now standing in front of Kai seems awkward and a bit pathetic on her part. Lorraine goes to his side of the desk, and sits on it.

She doesn’t know when she started for yearn for his closeness. She wants to be near.

L] sighs.

he looks up at her, he always looks taken aback by her.

[ it should be mentioned that Kai never fell out of love with lorraine. but he has been hurt by her, and has wanted to stay away. But he’s never learned how to do that.]

[After the sigh, Lorraine and kai walk out to the car. Her chauffer says hello, and kai says goodnight. but to the suprise of Kai, she says that they’re going on a walk.]

C] Good evening, Your Highness… Mr. Alana. Will you be attending the event.

K] N-

L] Oh no, we’re going… to walk.

K] Walk?

L] mmhm.

Kai walks infront of Lorraine, looking a bit smug. Lorraine looks at him.

K] then let’s walk.

L] (chuckles)

[Do this still, just out at the street thing]

have him check out her legs or smth. ( i wanna fangirl)

L] What deep shit did you get yourself into, Kai?

K] What shit?

K] I don’t know…

L] I heard, ok?

K] pained Lorraine…

L] I’m a gifted eavesdropper, I’m sorry.

L] I can help you, really I can. I’ll do anything.

K] crying

L] anything..-

K] struggling i-I don’t want your help, Lorraine.

L] But wouldn’t it be easier?

K] I don’t want you apart of this, Lorraine. There are things- my past…

L] kai…

K] You could get hurt…

L] Kai.

K] You don’t know what I am, the things I’ve-

L] KAI!

she takes his face, and brings it into her hands. forcing him to look at her, she hold’s in gently.

L] I know who you are.

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Past Cremonesi Family Christmas Cards (3/3)

The Mid-60s marked the dawn of the Fionan Era. After her father's death, The Former Queen rose to power amid her Pregnancy with her first child, Florentia. From this time to Mid 70s, her family life grew, and the rest of her children came along. The Annual card of the year, 2074, depicts just that. A laid-back image of a fresh, young family. A sign that the monarchy was stable and flourishing in a new age, despite discourse with the Vatican, underscored the adaptability of tradition to contemporary values even amidst disagreements with a seemingly archaic authoritarian influence. After the disastrous events of the Crownsgate Scandal that unfolded in the year, 2117, the once idyllic image of Queen Fiona's laid-back family on the annual card became a poignant reminder of the fragility of stability. A reputation easily tarnished, A character irreversibly changed. Tragically deemed, "Fiona the Forgettable."

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Behind the Scenes | Chateau de Bigaroux | Bigaroux, Lavande

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CAROLINE D'ALAIRE ugh get out of my light. LAURIE ALAIRE You're sure enjoying yourself. Don't you think you've had enough? LAURIE ALAIRE You're burning CAROLINE D'ALAIRE Shit. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE [exasperated] You look like you've been hit by a truck. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE Why are you here, Laurie? CAROLINE D'ALAIRE I've made it clear that I don't want to see your face. LAURIE ALAIRE Look, Caroline. I'm sorry. I think I had too much to drink at the party. If I hadn't that wouldn't have ever happened!

CAROLINE D'ALAIRE You've got to stop blaming your mistakes on other things, Laurie. You've got to take accountability. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE I only asked for no drama! And you couldn't even hold it together for an hour. 5 LAURIE ALAIRE I know, Linny. I'm sorry. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE I'm not the only one you should apologize to. LAURIE ALAIRE He doesn't deserve it, Linny. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE LAURIE! You can't be serious. This needs to end soon, you're hurting the people around you. Flo was sad. 6 LAURIE ALAIRE God, she was? CAROLINE D'ALAIRE Of course, she loves us Laurie. And I'm sure she feels a bit responsible for it too. That's just the kind of person she is. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE You don't understand that your actions affect the people around you too. Apologize to her too. LAURIE ALAIRE Sighs Alright. 7 CAROLINE D'ALAIRE Before my wedding. LAURIE ALAIRE Ok. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE To Dorian as well, if I didn't make that clearer. LAURIE ALAIRE I Get it, Linny! I'm sorry. 8 CAROLINE D'ALAIRE You need me that badly, Laughs? Have you already made a mess of things without me? CAROLINE D'ALAIRE Clearly, i mean look at your face. Ugh, I'm not looking forward to that mass. 9 LAURIE ALAIRE groans You have no idea. CAROLINE D'ALAIRE I forgive you, Laurie. For now. The post isn't done just yet, the's leaving when he see's giselle. 12 LAURIE ALAIRE Giselle! 13 LAURIE ALAIRE (laughs) You're stalking me now? GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE … (startled) GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE (Awkward laugh) You're more like the creep following me. 14 LAURIE ALAIRE (these silent shots taken from the back) … GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE … LAURIE ALAIRE You look radiant as ever, sel. GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE Laurie, we shouldn't be talking. LAURIE ALAIRE But- 16 GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE No seriously, Lance! You've got more than one reason why you shouldn't be doing this! LAURIE ALAIRE And you've got none? GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE … I didn't say that. I won't do this with you, it's not- Laurie Kisses her, she pushes against it after a bit. Resting her head on his chest. LAURIE ALAIRE I've just… I miss what we had. Can't we try? GISELLE DE LA VALLIERE I can't- say no to you.

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The Queen and King of Orillia and Northern Territories

Fiona the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Orillia and Leiden and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

Sir Liam the First, King Consort of Great Orillia and Leiden, Archduke of Lyran, Count of Vivente, Earl of Malpaga.

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The Princess and Prince of Leiden

Florentia Annika Maud Louise De' Cremonesi, Princess of Leiden, Duchess of Miravalle, Duchess of Cabot, Duchess of Touraine, Countess of Bougainvillea, Baroness of Moressley, Lady of the Invicta. Dorian Jean Henri d'Alaire - De'Cremonesi, Prince of Leiden, Duke of Miravalle, Duke of Cabot, Duke of Touraine, Count of Bougainvillea, Baron of Moressley, Lord of Invicta.

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Behind the Scenes | Vandeleur Headquarters | Monaco, Capri, Orillia

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The air is chilly as she walks her morning commute. The mundanity is predictable yet rewarding as everything falls into place… as they always do.

“Nothing has changed” is the mantra she obsessively repeats in her head. Every hour, every day. “Nothing has Changed.” As if there isn’t an unmistakable void in her. Her confidant, her partner, is gone. All because of misunderstanding she’s calling it.

Like clockwork, her favorite street food truck has her coffee and morning bagel ready for her. They go through the same monotonous small talk, and she walks on and eats.

“It’s not the time,” she thinks as she walks down the street, on her way to work. Her face is plastered all around the city [Use custom billboards, and News stand], she’s found it quite easy to ignore as she walks past a news stand. Filled with her likeness. Not quite the same girl eating and walking.

“Nothing has changed”

she repeats to herself, but everything has. She see’s it clear as day as she rounds the corner to her building. Kai steps out with someone, a girl, to her dismay. Sneaky as ever, she walks paces behind them. She’s curious, but she has no other choice to size up her opponent.

The Girl, tall and beautiful. With hair of ink, so glossy, yet no sign of care. It takes Lorraine hours of prep for her own, yet this girl wears it so simply. At least she’s in Vandeleur, the girl has no dressing skills. That much is apparent, there is only so far you can go with a pretty face, Lorraine thinks.

Lorraine takes her elevator up to the floor she assumes Kai is also heading to, Their offices. On her way into the lobby, she spots Romilly. Romilly watches Kainalu and this girl walk past.

[R]“who’s with Kai?” she asks.

[L]“how would I know.”

[R]“She’s gorgeous, maybe a model?”

[L] He wouldn’t date an employee. She’s not even his type, they could never be dating”

[R] …

[L] (defensive)What? Are you pitying me?

[R] Nothing.

[L] Can you look into her for me? See if there’s any dirt, I don’t like her.

[R] How can you know that already? And I’m not a spy.

[L] (exasperated) Just do it.

She walks away feeling more annoyed then she could have anticipated. Had this mysterious girl really agitated her so much? She tried to pretend she didn’t know the reason why.

On the other side of the building, Kai and Maliah were sitting in his office. Kai sat behind the desk, watching as his unwelcome guest propped her dirty boots onto his glass table. He did not want to imagine where those boots had been.

[M] This place is nice. I expected more though, you’re president, right? No golden statues?

[K] Co-founder

[M] Close enough. Where’s the co-founder to your co-founder?

[K] (angry)If you touch her-

[M] (mockingly) Relax, I’ll do what I have to Kai. You’re the one who’s in control here. Don’t make me have to.

[K] What do you need exactly?

[M] it’s simple, really. I’ll just need your cooperation in handing over a large amount of money, and access to you’re dear old girlfriend.

[K] You’re not having her, that’s off the table.

[M] (coyness) I don’t know what you want me to do.

[K] I want you to stay away.

[M] I will, but I can’t guarantee what others might do.

[K] who else is with you?

[M] it’s just me… for now. The time is ticking.

[K]…

A few hours has passed. The office is quite, people talking amongst themselves. Other’s completing their tasks. Lorraine is standing alone in the sunlight of their tiny office kitchen. She has been brewing her coffee and stirring, listening to the slow moving of the office around her. She loves these moments, the moments that are only possible due to Her and Kai’s hard work.

She walks out of the tiny kitchenette with her new coffee in hand, fully intent on enjoy their remains in the quiet of her office suite. Pouring over newly submitted sketches from the design department. Her plans are quickly dash to the side with the appearance of Kai and his mysterious guest. She braces her shoulders, always up for a battle, she is. She walks up to them, not yet noticed by Kai.

[L] Kai.

[K] (startled) Lorraine… I’m sorry we’ve gott-

[L] (scoffs) Talk to me for longer than 2 seconds without running away, kai-

[L] Your face… Who did this to you.

[K] (mumbles) It’s nothing.

[L] hmmm… You’re leaving early? Rare, you must be that reason. I’m Lorraine.

[M] Mal-

[K] This is Maliah, she’s a friend.

[L] friend. (chuckling) I get it.

[K] (gritted out) We really need to go.

[L] (offended) by all means.

Lorraine watches them walk away, to her it seems intimate, Kainalu’s hand going to the small of Maliah's back. But in reality, Kai heards Maliah out as fast as he can. Putting as much distance between her and Lorraine.

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Orillian Queens, Almost Queens, and Consorts of the 20th Century

Queen Consort Morosina De'Cremonesi-Grimani circa 1861-1932 Born as the second daughter of the Viscount of Trieste, Lady Morosina was considered plain in looks and thought. This characterization was paid no mind to a certain prince, who overlooked her beauty to instead gaze upon the immense riches of her father. Married to a man two decades her senior, she was famously unhappy. Many considered her a prude, drab, and a woman who didn't deserve the fortune of marrying into the coveted De Cremonesi House. Queen Vittoria De'Cremonesi circa 1890-1943 The only Queen of the 20th century, Vittoria made a name for herself in all the ways that didn't matter. She spent her days living lavishly under the jewels and lights of the Jazz Age. Her parties were known far and wide. The most notorious names of the time graced her halls. Anyone of any birthright, class, talent, or profession could gain an invitation. Famously, when asked about the very topic she replied, "Let them sip champagne and dance; to a beggar, even a fortune is worth only these crumbs." This being said during a time of need. Queen Consort Georgiana Della Rovere circa 1935-1982 Everyone knew Georgiana Della Rovere was born a star, and so she made herself such. Born in the Cagliari province to a doctor and nurse, she fought to break out of the expectations of her parents. And make a name for herself. She became a model, a variety show hostess, and finally a leading star. She was an influential idol of the 50s and 60s. Georgiana had a very colorful life, she was married four times – Twice to the same man – and for the last time, she married a prince. Lady Madelaena Sforza circa 1960-2023 "The Queen who would never be," is a title she earned with her infamous divorce to then, Prince Milano De'Cremonesi. A Sforza from birth, betrothed to a prince since her sixth year, she was no stranger to the complexities of her "high society". How to act, what to say, how to treat and be treated. It came as no surprise when she walked in on her husband and her lady-in-waiting. "This is what they do, the men," everyone told her. But unlike the women in her station before her, she wouldn't stay silent. Some may agree that she may have milked the affair far too long, but none would deny reputations destroyed and the scandal that came with the campaign: A book, interviews, confessions of infidelity, and the iconic revenge dress. Queen Consort Fernanda De'Cremonesi-Adragna circa 1965-2049 Lady Fernanda Adragna was disgraced from a very young age. If you asked her the reason at 6 she'd repeat, "An Adragna is never fortunate," if you asked at 18 she'd cry, "parent's divorced, father imprisoned, embezzlement a sin," and if, years later, you ever found the chance to ask again. She might mention a prince, an affair, a baby, and a wedding. With a past like hers, no one could blame her for her reputation. Her husband loathed her, her children tolerated her, and people whispered.

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Behind the Scenes | Leander Manor | Bouganvillea, Leiden

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AURELIO DE'CREMONESI *Crying and Screaming* FLORENTIA CRIMSON It's okay, Leo. Shh.. It's alright. 2 FLORENTIA CRIMSON (whispering*) Dorian! Get the THING! DORIAN ALAIRE What thing? FLORENTIA CRIMSON *Sighs* The thing! 3 DORIAN ALAIRE Repeating "Thing" doesn't hel- Oh his toy. AURELIO DE'CREMONESI Still Crying* DORIAN ALAIRE Here Leo. (gives toy) FLORENTIA CRIMSON I told you s- DORIAN ALAIRE I don't want to here it. They put Leo in is bed, and are walking out the room. The lights are then turned off. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Sweet dreams, *sole*. In their room now. Dorian getting undressed, sitting on the ottoman, possibly taking off his boots. Flo walking into the room, taking off her earrings. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI (*sighs) I love him so much. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI He's growing so fast. I feel like I'm missing all of it. DORIAN ALAIRE He loves you, Flo. He talks about you so much. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI But that means he's missing me right? I'm supposed to be here. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI He'll forget about me, won't he? DORIAN ALAIRE Of course not, Flo. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI He's a toddler, Dorian. They're got short memory spans. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI I wish I didn't leave him so much. And for so long. She steps into his open legs. Looking down at him. Hands on his shoulders. DORIAN ALAIRE ... It's what we have to do, Love. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI (*Sighs*) I hate it... sometimes. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI You still haven't told me what's up with you and Laurie? DORIAN ALAIRE ... I don't want to talk about it. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI We're married, Dorian, And I'm your best friend. You can talk to me. DORIAN ALAIRE (*sigh*) He hates me. I can't say I don't deserve it. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI It's my fault, honestly. (*Laughs*) We're not a dramatic love story, are we? If only I didn't love you as much as I do. DORIAN ALAIRE Never say that. He'll get over it... Ask me about the game. She sits next to him on the ottoman. Her leaning forward looking at him, him doing the same. They're bending into eachother FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI How was the game? I missed it, *sighs* again. DORIAN ALAIRE Luckily Polo isn't all that unpredictable. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Liar, what'd I miss? DORIAN ALAIRE It went well if you couldn't tell from all this dirt. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI (*laughs*) Please tell me you're gonna shower. DORIAN ALAIRE (smiles) I thought you liked me in this uniform. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI I never said I didn't. Dorian leans in to kiss her. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Stop. Shower! (*laughing*)

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Behind the Scenes | A Random Warehouse | Capri, Orillia

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MALIAH ALANA Finally, I thought you'd never wake up.

KAINALU ALANA (groans) Mal- MALIAH ALANA You don't have to right to say my name. MALIAH ALANA I thought you forgot all about me. KAINALU ALANA (*mumbling because of Mouth covering) Adsjlklasja MALIAH ALANA *Laughs* MALIAH ALANA You can't imagine the shit you left me in Kai. KAINALU ALANA Lkajdlsda MALIAH ALANA (groans) Must I do everything? She takes off the mouth covering KAINALU ALANA Maliah! KAINALU ALANA You can't be here coughs. MALIAH ALANA You know why I'm here, Kai. MALIAH ALANA He wants to see you. KAINALU ALANA He can go fu- She hits him, it leaves a bruise MALIAH ALANA Don't you dare. That's not a decision you get to make.

MALIAH ALANA Especially with your… History. KAINALU ALANA I'm not going, Maliah. MALIAH ALANA Hmm.. There might be a way I could make that happen. MALIAH ALANA it's gonna come with steep price. MALIAH ALANA (CONT'D) But Kai, you should know that more than anyone.

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Behind the Scenes | Various Locations | Rosiers, Toulon, Orillia

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The leaves are falling as Francesca walks. The air is crisp in a way that Francesca had never been used to. Having grown up in the more so humid and warm weather of Castellon. Her little sister is chirping at her on the phone. She will miss these times, Just as she misses the times before the present.

Leandra] Yeah, and my friend’s having a birthday party this weekend. I wanted to go but I don’t no if Papa will let me.

F] chuckles Don’t worry Lea, I’lll convince him.

L] I don’t think you can, he’s already asleep. He’s been sleepy a lot!

F] I’ve got my ways…

As she walks, she can feel people staring at her. They are afar, but they are whispering. As she walks up toward the steps of the building, someone bumps into her. Her things clatter to the ground, but the assailant does not help her pick things up.

Person] watch were you’re going, you gold digging leech.

She feels her cheeks burning, but does nothing instead of walking forward toward her counselors office.

C] Ms. Ortega, there really isn’t anything to complain about. You are on track with a high gpa, and a possibility of early graduation if you keep up the good work.

F]Thank you mr.-

C] but your grades currently… I notice a slip since the semester began.

C] Whoever you might be associating yourself with, might not be in your best interests academically. People like you need to work harder. If things keep going in this direction, Post Graduate options might dwindle.

F] Y-Yes I understand.

C] I hope you do.

The sky is dark, it’s been raining all evening. Lucian and Francesca have been sitting in the library, studying for exams. it’s Finals week, of their sophomore year in school. They’re sectioned off a corner of the busy library. They’ve been there since the morning, and the cluttered desk makes that evident.

Francesca phone rings, it echos in the quiet space. She picks it up and whispers.

F] Lea, I can’t-

L] crying Cesca, it’s dad.

She barely registers the words, she’s up before she can even think. Lucian looks up at her puzzled. She’s hyperventilating, she’s crying.

L] Francesca, what?-

F] My dad- cries harder I-

L] Can you walk?

He carts her over to the door.

L] you need to be there.

F] mmhmm she barely makes out

he cups her face in his hand. he forces her to look at him, to focus on what he’s going to say.

L] Listen, Everything’s going to be ok- you’ll be ok. I’m going to make sure of that, ok Francesca?

F]cries harder

They are now at the airport. They rush in to the check-in area. Things are chaotic in the airport like they always are. Lucian pulls her hand, and spins her around to face him.

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L] Are you sure I can’t come?

F] Yes, Stay. It’s finals, you must take them.

L] But yours-

F] I’ll figure it out, Luc.

L]… I love you, Cesca.

They kiss, and he watches her go. It’s 2093, and little does he know that this will be the last time he sees her in person since that fateful day in the news room, 6 years from then (2099).

Weeks pass as she is in Castellon.

She waits for hours in hospitals that feel like asylums. She is anxious always, she feels the clock ticking. This is a waiting game, her father, in a condition neither thought would be possible.

She is with her sister at times too. Eating dinners in hospital cafeterias after picking her up from school. This is just as hard for Leandra as it is for Cesca. Leandra being the one to find him collapsed.

She has also been feeling increasing sick. She looks and feels terrible in fact. She is fighting symptoms of pregnancy, but of course she does not know that yet. She is also throwing up, and showing signs of pregnancy(and in the details of the post. Show bottles of medicines and stiff)

The doctors come in to announce what had already been in the back of her mind for days now.

D] It’s lung Cancer.

F] shocked gasp C-Cancer?

D] He’s in the fourth stage, Ms. Ortega. It’d be best to get his affairs in order, as he might…

The sentence blurrs out because, No, she isn’t listening. An overwhelming piercing sound overwhelms her. She is in shock, the last parent she has in the world is dying. And it’s too late to save him. In the room full of doctors, Francesca Ortega Collapses.

She wakes up, she herself is in a hospital bed of her own. A nurse who happens to be in the room, rushes to her side. She tries to speak.

F]Wh- What am I?

N] There’s no need to worry. You collapsed due to dehydration and fatigue. Ms. Ortega, were you aware of the pregnancy?

F] Pregn-?

N] Pregnancy—Yes, you are going to have a child, Ms. Ortega.

This shocks Francesca of course, on top of everything, she is also pregnant. Of course things start clicking into place.

“I’m pregnant” she thinks.

Of course, she has been feeling nasceous, sick, fatigued,etc. all of the normal ailments that something like this could cause. She thought it was because of the stress of her father. Of course she understands now, And this understand makes her panic. How is her life going to be even more fucked up than it already has become? How will she go to graduate school with a mortage to pay for? How will she become what she wants with two children to raise(her little sister)? Her life is forever messed up, and how could she wreck his?

She decides she wont, she won’t say a thing. A few months later she begins to show, she’s on the phone with Lucian, who is none the wiser. (in the shot, show her with a close up on the phone, and then a wide show with her huge belly)

L] Nick is on my ass about trying out for the team next year. I don’t think I will.

F]…

L] My parents are forcing me to figure out my degree. It’s not like I haven’t thought about it, It’s just that…

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F] Are you excited for the semester?

L] I can’t be, not if you’re not there.

F] she laughs I can’t promise you that.

L] Are you alright, Cesca?

F] couldn’t be better. fake gleefulness

Standing in the hall of the hospital (another day). A Leandra rushed up to her, saying her father is awake.

She runs to his room, Leandra snuggles up to him. he’s laying in the bed, he’s laying with his eyes open, but he can’t speak. He doesn’t move as she gets close to him, and Cesca knows. She walks up to the bed, and lays her head on his chest. She cries.

F] crying Papa

P] Oh, La luz de mis ojos [The light of my eyes]

F] crying somore

P] I’m sorry for all the trouble i’ve caused, You’ll see. This will be behind all of us.

The scene changes, it’s nighttime. Leandra is sleeping in the bed with her father still. Francesca is sitting in a chair close to the bed. She is also dozing but is quickly awaken by the sound of a loud, singular screech. It’s the heart monitor, he’s dying.

beepppppp

F]waking up Papa?

Nurses rush into the room, it’s chaos after that. Cesca scoops her sister into her arms, as the nurses rush around (***use the motion filter on ps). ****The girls stand apart from the chaos. Francesca is shaking, she is scared. Her world has forever changed.

Fully pregnant now, in her second trimester, the girls are in a small church, they are alone in the pews. The only sign of a funeral is the large wreaths and image of their father smiling happily. And the Casket at the front. She is staring blankly, nothing is quite feeling. She feels a buzzing in her bag, it’s a call from Lucian. She see’s this as she stares at her phone.

She goes outside of the place, she stands alone outside in a dark atmosphere of rain and cloudiness.

L] Francesca! You haven’t answered any of my calls!

F] I’m sorry… things have been busy.

L] You’re voice sounds rough… Is everything ok, Cesca?

F] hoarse laugh I love you, Lucian. You know I do?

L] chuckling Why does it sound like you’re saying goodbye?

F] I am.

L] laughing now Sure, I love you too.

She stands in the hallway, the atmosphere darker than ever. She knows that’s the last time they will speak.

Time goes on like it always does. We see shots of her kissing her sister on their way to school. She runs off excitedly.

We see Cesca working at multiple jobs, A barista, a cashier.

We see them surviving, we see them laughing. We see her even more pregnant than the last time. (*maybe in a shot with her being in her third trimester with that skin detail. And in a crop top)

In one of the last scenes, she is at work. Fully pregnant and doing her job. She hunches over in pain, clutching her stomach. Possibly show a bit of blood trickling down her legs. Francesca yells in pain.

She is rushed in an ambulance, the lights are flashing. At the hospital nurses are rushing in and out. All she can do is cry, all she can do is scream.

F] NO! No-nooo

The screams fade to black, They are now back in the present. This clip will be brief. They are now in Francesca’s apartment. sitting on the floor or something. They are both crying, Francesca and Lucian.

F] through the tears Are you happy now? 6 whole years later.

L]also crying…

F] I’ve tried, Luc. To protect— I- there is no amount of words to describe this pain… I feel. How did you not notice, Luc?

L] I didn’t—…I-

F] He is- Was yours, Lucian.

L] crying intensified Mine? My?… (clearly in shock)

L] sobbing…

F] leave. GET OUT LUCIAN, LEAVE! Please. crying

he gets up, and leaves. this is it, they’re done.

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Past Cremonesi Family Christmas Cards (2/3)

2034, (a year after the youngest, Duke Elliot, passed away) was a year of heavy controversy for the Orillian Royal Family, Particularly with the Cremonesi Triplets. Prince Conan, Second in Line, abdicated from his position in the line of succession, a rash decision by the Prince, who later went on to regret his actions. In retaliation, he wooed, then Tsesarevna [heir apparent] of Valrovia, Tsarina Alice Sokolov. The tumultuous love life of Princess Honoria was widely regarded by most, if not all Orillians as a failure. The Princess, Third in line (second after her brothers abdication), was free to explore her passions in ways her siblings never could. Pursue them she did, in a particular Edmund Scutari. By the end of 2034, Edmund divorced his wife and asked for Honoria's hand. In 2039, she went on to marry Sultan Dario Osmanoğlu. But most historic of all, 2034 was the year of Crown Prince Oliver of Orillia and Princess Ila of Valrovia's wedding. The two christened their love in winter of the year, and understandably so, was met with large criticism. Ila and Oliver had an 11 year age gap, Ila being 19 and Oliver being 30. This years Christmas card was the first to have two variations. And it depicted the couples various moments of candid activity. While the couple struggled in their first decade of marriage with one another and with their fertility. They welcomed their daughter, Princess Fiona 8 years into their marriage in the year 2042.

poses by @cattermelons

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Behind the Scenes | Various Locations | Alland, Romagna, Orillia

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FRANCESCA ORTEGA Lucian? He's still asleep, he doesn't hear. Maybe have this slide be the sun coming in from the windows. FRANCESCA ORTEGA Luc?

LUCIAN CRIMSON ...Mmm?

FRANCESCA ORTEGA Why haven't you asked me?

2 LUCIAN CRIMSON What?

FRANCESCA ORTEGA The Winter's Gala for the College of Arts. I wanted to go.

LUCIAN CRIMSON Can't we just stay here? It's comfortable... And you're soft...

FRANCESCA ORTEGA ... Are you ashamed of me?

He get's up, he's more awake now

3LUCIAN CRIMSON How could you think that?

FRANCESCA ORTEGA I don't know, maybe it's because all we do is hide in here.

LUCIAN CRIMSON I can't complain

He's on the ground putting on his pants

FRANCESCA ORTEGA Well I can! I'm sorry I'm not some plastic heiress like all the girls you've been with befor-

LUCIAN CRIMSON That's not what I want anyway, Cesca. I want you.

FRANCESCA ORTEGA Then take me to the dance.

He kisses her

LUCIAN CRIMSON I'm sorry, I can't. I have my reasons, trust me. FRANCESCA ORTEGA ...

LUCIAN CRIMSON I'll make it up to you, promise? I'm late to practice, Nic is going to kill me. This is where their kid is probably conceived.

Now they're back in the present. Their in a swanky restuarant. Francesca arrives, the host leads her

FRANCESCA ORTEGA I'm meeting someone, he should be here already.

HOST Right this way. In the back room, Lucian is at the table. He gets up and kisses her cheek. Sitting down, he takes her hand in his. LUCIAN CRIMSON Call me crazy, but I've been thinking. FRANCESCA ORTEGA Oh no, I'm scared.

LUCIAN CRIMSON What if we arrived to our dates together instead of separately.Or Walked in public, with no disguises?

FRANCESCA ORTEGA (mocking sarcasm) I have to lock you up, Luc. That's the craziest thing ever. I'm sure absolutely no one does it. LUCIAN CRIMSON (chuckles) But we don't. She takes her hand back. FRANCESCA ORTEGA You know why, absolutely nothing about you is mundane.

LUCIAN CRIMSON Is there a scale to mundanity? I'm just a Man, Cesca. I could tr-

FRANCESCA ORTEGA Oh please, Luc. That is never in the cards for us. People would talk.

FRANCESCA ORTEGA It wouldn't be good.

LUCIAN CRIMSON People are always talking, Francesca. I'm done letting that effect my life. We've wasted too much time.

LUCIAN CRIMSON I don't want to waste more.

FRANCESCA ORTEGA ...

They leave the restuarant.

LUCIAN CRIMSON We're really doing this again?

FRANCESCA ORTEGA (Sighs) I'll see you at the car.

She sits alone in the dark restuarant room. Sadly. They Drive home silently in the back of a limo. At her apartment, she gets out. But Lucian Grabs her hand

FRANCESCA ORTEGA Lucian! (whisper shout) Someone'll see! LUCIAN CRIMSON (Laughs) Goodnight, Cesca.

FRANCESCA ORTEGA Hurry, Lucian!

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Behind the Scenes | Oleandra Manor | Romola, Leiden

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Transcript Under the Cut

KIMBLE Ma'am, we're running behind on the itinerary today.

FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Is there anything I can do about that? I thought we'd be done by now. Who's idea was this? TYRELL DE'CREMONESI (arms crossed) Mine, Tia. It's just a standard checkup, this patron needs the publicity. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Does a hospital really need publicity? 4p TYRELL DE'CREMONESI You know the power of the media more than anyone. You're the Queen of it. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI I'm no Queen yet.. 5p DOCTOR I'm sorry for the wait, your Highnesses. I understand you both have very busy schedules. TYRELL DE'CREMONESI We appreciate you're understanding, Doctor --. DOCTOR So, Your Highness. Do you want privacy for you're results? FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI No, it's fine. My aunt and I have prior engagements, so if you can tell me quickly. DOCTOR Oh! Alright, Ma'am, After getting back you're initial test results. There was something that struck out at us, are you aware of it or not? 6p FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI What do you mean? Aware of what? DOCTOR …Ma'am, you're Pregnant. TYRELL DE'CREMONESI Gasps FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Pregnant? DOCTOR We'll need to run some more tests, and preform an ultrasound. But Congratulations, You're highness. 8p FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Mrs. Kimble, I need my schedule to be cleared immediately. Take me to Cordelia Ave. KIMBLE Your Highness! You can not simply cancel all of your engagements, especially on such short notice. KIMBLE Their Highness have already make their way up to Leiden for the weekend. Is everything all right? FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Sigh Right, we're going to the manor this weekend. KIMBLE Yes, Your Highness. Now if everythings alright, we should be making our way over to… (fade out) 10p ARTICLThe Princess of Leiden Visits the reopened National Portrait Gallery. THERE'S A CLOSE UP WHERE SHE HOLDS ONTO HER STOMACHE. A PROTECTIVE, MOTHERLY POSE. 11p She meets with the team behind womens safe space.

ARTICLE Princess Florentia a Vision in (outfit description)The Princess of Leiden Meets the team behind Womens Safe Space. Whispers to kimble FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI I really need to go to them, kimble. KIMBLE One more, your highness. One more.

ARTICLE The Princess of Leiden visits Cremonesi Family Hub. (to learn about the important work they do to support families across Orillia) KIMBLE You're schedule is clear, Ma'am. Enjoy yourself up in norbury. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Thanks, Kimble. I couldn't do it without you. Enjoy your weekend. KIMBLE Thank you your highness. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Dorian! Leo! AURELIO DE'CREMONESI Giggling in another room

DORIAN ALAIRE Whoa! Flo, How was work? Did you just arrive? FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI … DORIAN ALAIRE Don't cry. Come sit, talk to me, love. She gives him a paper. He looks at it, hand over his mouth. DORIAN ALAIRE (awe) Flo. FLORENTIA DE'CREMONESI Suprise He pulls her into a kiss,He's laughing and crying. DORIAN ALAIRE Thank you, florentia.