PREVIOUSLY ON “THE SINGLES PROJECT”…
Daniel went on a second date with Sarah. It went well. Michael ghosted Rachel. Rachel confronted him. It was awkward. James admitted he wasn’t over his ex. Lisa called him out. Tensions were high.
THIS WEEK: Daniel makes a confession. Sarah has a secret. Michael tries to apologize. And someone goes home.
THE COLD OPEN
The camera pans over a luxury apartment. Daniel is sitting on the balcony, looking at the city skyline. He’s holding his phone. He’s not scrolling. He’s just holding it.
DANIEL (Confessional): I don’t know how to say this. But I think I’m falling for Sarah. And that scares me.
Cut to Sarah. She’s in her room, getting ready. She’s smiling. But there’s something behind her eyes.
SARAH (Confessional): I have to tell him something. And I’m terrified.
THE DATE
Daniel and Sarah are at a rooftop bar. The sun is setting. The city is glowing. They’re sitting close. They’re both smiling.
DANIEL: I have to say something.
SARAH: Me too.
DANIEL: You go first.
SARAH: No, you.
DANIEL: Okay. I… I think I’m falling for you. And I don’t know what to do about it.
Sarah’s face changes. She’s happy. But she’s also scared.
SARAH: I’m falling for you too. But there’s something I haven’t told you.
DANIEL: What is it?
SARAH: I might be moving. To Portland. For a job.
Daniel’s face falls. He doesn’t say anything for a moment.
DANIEL: When?
SARAH: In two months. I just found out. I was going to tell you.
DANIEL: Okay.
SARAH: Okay?
DANIEL: Okay.
They sit in silence. The city glows. The moment is heavy.
THE CONFRONTATION
Cut to Michael. He’s standing outside Rachel’s apartment. He’s holding flowers. He looks nervous.
MICHAEL (Confessional): I ghosted her. I know. It was wrong. I was scared. But I want to apologize.
He knocks. Rachel opens the door. She doesn’t look happy.
RACHEL: What are you doing here?
MICHAEL: I want to apologize. I was an idiot. I got scared. But I shouldn’t have disappeared.
RACHEL: You shouldn’t have.
MICHAEL: I know. I’m sorry.
RACHEL: Sorry isn’t enough.
MICHAEL: I know. But it’s a start.
Rachel takes the flowers. She doesn’t invite him in. But she doesn’t close the door either.
RACHEL (Confessional): I don’t know if I can trust him again. But I’m willing to listen.
THE TRUTH
Cut to James. He’s on a date with Lisa. They’re at a wine bar. Lisa is direct.
LISA: You’re not over your ex.
JAMES: I am.
LISA: You’re not.
JAMES: I don’t know what you want me to say.
LISA: I want you to be honest.
James pauses. He looks down.
JAMES: I’m not over her. But I want to be. I’m trying.
LISA: That’s all I needed to hear.
JAMES: Really?
LISA: Really. I can work with honesty. I can’t work with lies.
THE DECISION
Cut to Daniel and Sarah. They’re on a bench. The night is quiet.
DANIEL: I don’t want to lose you.
SARAH: You’re not losing me. I’m just moving.
DANIEL: Same thing.
SARAH: Not necessarily. We could try long distance.
DANIEL: I don’t know if I can do that.
SARAH: I don’t know if I can either. But I don’t want to give up without trying.
Daniel takes her hand.
DANIEL: Okay. Let’s try.
Sarah smiles. She leans in. They kiss.
THE ELIMINATION
Cut to the elimination ceremony. The host, Maria, is standing in front of the group.
MARIA: Tonight, one of you is going home.
The group looks nervous. Michael and Rachel are standing next to each other. James and Lisa are holding hands. Daniel and Sarah are standing together.
MARIA: The person going home is… James.
James’s face falls. Lisa looks shocked.
LISA: Why?
MARIA: Because he’s not ready. He’s still holding onto the past. And he needs to let go before he can love someone new.
James nods. He knows it’s true.
JAMES: I understand.
He hugs Lisa. He walks away.
LISA (Confessional): I’m disappointed. But I respect him for being honest. He’s a good guy. He’s just not ready.
NEXT WEEK ON “THE SINGLES PROJECT”…
Sarah has to make a choice. Daniel has to decide if he can handle long distance. And a new arrival shakes things up.
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