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June’s face softens.

– Arlo has a Zoom consultation with a new client, KAREN (50s, bitter). He tries to explain no-fault divorce.

Cordelia walks directly to Arlo’s side of the couch, climbs onto his pillow, and curls up. my-wife-knot-my-dog

June sets down the carrier. For a moment, they just look at each other. Something unspoken passes between them—not love, not hate. Grief, maybe.

– At the park. Arlo throws the ball for Bruce. Cordelia refuses to walk. Arlo picks her up. She trembles violently. An elderly woman walks by. June’s face softens

She had a panic attack. I was the only one here.

Cordelia is in Arlo’s arms. Bruce sits at his feet. Cordelia walks directly to Arlo’s side of the

JUNE (40s, tired but beautiful, wearing scrubs) stands there holding a pink dog carrier that is with low growls.