SCENE OPENS on Maya (Chanel Preston) and her daughter Kali (Alison Rey) sitting on the bed together in Kali's room. Maya is brushing daughter Kali's hair, fawning over her. Kali is almost doll-like and the atmosphere is unsettling.Maya announces she has a date. Kali is surprised, then worried. She tries to hide it but doesn't do very well, commenting that her mom never told her she was interested in anyone...Kali looks hurt, betrayed, as though she truly believed they told each other everything. Kali then asks her mom how she can even THINK about dating someone after her dad and Maya's mood darkens. She snaps at Kali, insisting that Kali mind her manners, she's only 18, far too young to know what's best for the family.Maya's hand clenches into Kali's shoulder tightly as she gets upset. Kali recoils at being snapped at and from the sharp feeling in her shoulder. Maya instantly pushes aside the anger and overcompensates with sweetness. She pulls Kali in for a tight hug and apologizes.Kali is a little nervous as Maya puts a bow in her hair. The doorbell rings and Maya smiles.
