EXT. RURAL RESIDENTIAL ROAD - DAY
John and John walk uphill on a sidewalk along a street lined by handsome homes on large lots shaded by trees. Both in running shoes, khaki shorts and polo shirts. John sports a Stanford ballcap, Jan's is Cal Berkeley. They move at a brisk pace with 5-pound dumbbells in each hand. Their breathing and perspiration reflect their effort.
JAN: I keep seeing this image of Chloe's family tree growing another branch.
JOHN: Branches.
JAN: Branches.
JOHN: And Hunter's.
JAN: And ours.
JOHN: And ours.
JAN: Gut feelings?
JOHN: Initial concern considerably alleviated by seeing that photo.
JAN: Same. He has kind eyes.
JOHN: Agreed.
JAN: Hunter's girlfriend is pretty.
JOHN: She is.
JAN: And Chloe's smile.
JOHN: That smile.
A lull before they stop at the steps that climb to the California Ranch home with the immaculate late-80s Mercedes-Benz 560SL in the driveway and cat in a window. John checks his watch.
JOHN (CONT.) New record.
JAN: It felt quick.
JOHN: Twenty-nine and small change.
Jan presents a high-five that John meets. JAN'S PHONE CHIRPS. She pulls it from pocket, stares at the screen.
JOHN (CONT.) Barb forwarded another Chloe selfie.
She hands phone to John, who stares at the picture that Chloe has taken of herself on her horse in the woods, Tom and Carson on their horses behind her, looking at each other.
JOHN (CONT.) Great picture.
He hands phone back to her, she pockets it. They hold hands and proceed up the steps.
JAN: Speaking of branches.
JOHN: Yes.
JAN: Do we know anything about Brian's golf game?
JOHN: No. Only that he has his own clubs. Another branch?
JAN: Maybe.
JOHN: Maybe. I like Brian.
JAN: I do too.
JOHN: And I love you
JAN: I love you, too.
The cat leaves the window, they enter the house, John closes the door.
