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MADISON Yeah, okay. Steven drops the paper on the table, grabs his bag and kisses both girls on the top of their heads on his way out. ANNA (to Madison) Can we go to the mall? But Madison doesn’t hear or see her. She’s too busy looking at the newspaper headline: DOWNTOWN DRUG DEAL GOES BAD. Hello?
ANNA (CONT’D) The mall?
Madison is busy reading the article. She grabs the newspaper, gets up and heads towards her room. MADISON I have to do something. ANNA Like what? But Madison has already disappeared down the hallway. INT. MADISON’S BEDROOM - DAY Madison is on the phone, nervous look in her eyes as she paces. MADISON Hello?...Hi, I’m calling for Matt, I’m a friend of his from school...It’s nice to finally meet you, too...Is Matt home? We were supposed to...He’s where?...Um...Oh, that would be great, thank you...That’s perfect...No, it’s not too far from here...Thank you, Mr. Hosoi...Okay, sure...Thank you. Madison hangs up and looks over at the door.