INT. KNIGHTS DRUGS PHOTO LAB, DAY, 2009

Jake the Pharmacy Technician, back when he was Jake the Head Photo Specialist, drains and replaces the chemicals in the film processor. Valerie Cho opens the makeshift curtain that separates the photo machines from the rest of the lab and walks in. She waits for the curtain to close before doing a happy dance.

Jake the Head Photo Specialist turns around to see his protégé doing her happy dance.

Jake the Head Photo Specialist: “Why are you so happy?”

Valerie: “I got a phone number.”

Jake the Head Photo Specialist: “You’re an attractive lady. I have seen men give you their phone number whether you ask for it or not, so what makes this guy so special?”

Valerie: “This is no ordinary guy; this is Ezra Stevens.”

Jake the Head Photo Specialist: “Okay, you say that like I’m supposed to know who that is.”

Valerie: “Sorry, he was my high school crush, the one that got away. We always liked each other back then, but we never got together. I don’t remember why.”

Jake the Head Photo Specialist: “I see. Well congratulations. I wish nothing but the best for you two. Can you hand me that bucket?”

Valerie hands Jake the bucket. Jake puts the bucket under the film processor, turns a knob on the machine, and a loud gush of dark chemicals rushes into the bucket.

Valerie: “Was there ever a lady like that for you, Jake?”

Jake the Head Photo Specialist: “Yeah. Ashley Moraski, but that ship has sailed and sunk permanently.”

Valerie: “Why is that?”

Jake the Head Photo Specialist: “Well according to Facebook, for the last four years she has been rocking the “I Want to Speak to Your Manager” haircut. On a good day I get yelled at by that haircut for almost an entire shift; I don’t want to come home and make love to it.”

Valerie: “Valid point.”

Jake the Head Photo Specialist: “Also because she’s married. And a lesbian.”

Valerie: “Also valid points.”