The following plays SILENTLY in B&W under the soundtrack of a CLASSIC CONCERTO.

EXT. BUSIED STREET - DAY

A BUSINESSMAN walks hurriedly down the street. Glancing at his watch -- he picks up the
pace.
He SPEEDS passed a MEXICAN WOMAN holding a bouquet of roses. She motions to him -but he ignores her. She watches longingly as he continues down the street.
INT. BANK - CONT
The Businessman stands in line at the bank, tapping his foot impatiently. As hes about to step
to the TELLER -- the Mexican Woman stands in front of him. He scurries around her and talks to
the Bank Teller. She stands unflinching.
INT. SUPERMARKET - CONT.
Holding a BAG OF CHIPS and a 12 PACK OF BEER the Businessman steps into the checkout
lane. Before he can though -- sure enough -- the Mexican woman stops him. She motions to her
ROSES. But the Businessman is having none of it. He SCREAMS at her in front of the checkout
line. Everyone watches, unsure of what is going on. The Businessman pays and STORMS OFF
in a puff.
The Mexican Woman stands still, never moving from her spot -- and watches him all the while.
INT. BAR - NIGHT
The Businessman and TWO FRIENDS are enjoying cocktails. They see a BEAUTIFUL
BRUNETTE across the way. The two Friends egg the Businessman on until he walks over.
He introduces himself to her. As they are about to shake hands, the Mexican woman steps
between them and offers a LONGSTEM ROSE. Before he can wave her off -- the Businessman
notices the Brunette Womans eyes light up. He hands the Mexican woman a $5 BILL and gives
her the rose. She takes a whiff and hugs the Businessman. They embrace as the Mexican
Woman looks on.
INT. ITALIAN RESTAURANT - NIGHT - SOME TIME LATER
Seated in an ultra-luxe Italian joint, the Brunette and Businessman toast champagne flutes.
Then the Businessman takes a knee and pulls out a RING. She shrieks in excitement -- and the
whole restaurant turns to see. They break into applause as she says yes and kisses her new
fiance.

Breaking from the hug, they see the Mexican Woman right next to them. He is shocked. But his
new fiancee begins to cry. He pays for a rose and gives it to her. They kiss and everyone
cheers.
EXT. BEAUTIFUL PARK - DAY
The Businessman and his Bride-To-Be are exchanging nuptials, surrounded by friends and
family. As they both say I do -- family and friends all stand and cheer in unison.
From nowhere, the Mexican Woman emerges. She hands the Man a rose. He opens his palms,
indicating a lack of money, but she clasps his hand around the stem. A gift.
He gives it to his Bride and they kiss again -- to rapturous applause.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY
The Bride is talking to a DOCTOR. The Businessman holds her hands tightly as the Doctor
gives her some news. She BURSTS into tears. Are they having a baby? Is something wrong?
Were unsure if its good news or bad. Suddently, he punts a GARBAGE CAN across the room.
The Doctor leaves and he reassures her, then gestures to the hall as if to say Ill be right back.
INT. HOSPITAL HALLWAY - CONT.
The Businessman steps into the hallway in disbelief. He paces, trying to reconcile with the
news. The Mexican Woman approaches, holding her beloved roses. He SCREAMS at her and
points towards the exit as be begins to cry. She lays a flower on the ground and walks away.
EXT. CEMETERY - DAY
The Brides funeral. Family and friends, dressed in black, listen as a PASTOR gives sermon.
EXT. CEMETERY - CONT.
The Businessman stands as all parties take turns shaking his hand and offering condolences.
As the last person leaves, the Mexican Woman approaches. He YELLS at her and storms off.
INT. BAR - DAY
The Businessman is doing some heavy day drinking. With longer hair and a new beard, it
appears some time has passed. He drinks his beer and looks around the bar. But no one is
there but him.

EXT. STREET - DAY

Hair a little longer, beard a little nappier, the Businessman walks briskly down the street,
glancing in all directions. Peering down alleys, hes desperately looking for something. But no
one comes.
EXT. CEMETERY - DAY
Clean-cut and shaven, the Businessman stands in front of the Brides grave. He sheds tears.
TIME LAPSE: Morning turns to afternoon, turns to dusk. The Businessman is there all day.
EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK
The Businessman kisses his fingers, then places his fingers upon the tombstone. Turning, the
Mexican Woman confronts him. He bursts into tears, then says something to her. We cannot
make out her response -- or if she even has one -- but he continues speaking. Seemingly
pouring his soul out to her.
EXT. CEMETERY - CONT
The Businessman says his peace and then falls to his knees. He kisses the ground in front of
the Mexican Woman. Her HAND appears in frame, and helps him get back to his feet.
He looks at her ROSES. She holds the bouquet out and he holds up TWO FINGERS. She
hands him a pair of roses. He nods thankfully, then places one at his Wifes grave. She looks at
the other, as if to ask its recipient, and he gives it to her. She smiles, as if to say For me? He
nods and hugs her. Then he plants a deep kiss upon her.
EXT. PARK - CONT
In a shotgun wedding, the Businessman and Mexican Woman exchange vows. A Pastor says
some words as they look deeply into each others eyes. She still holds her roses, of course.
They say I do and kiss. He pays her for a rose, takes it, and hands it back to her.
SERIES OF SHOTS:
- The Businessman and Mexican Woman stand in front of their first home.
- The Businessman and Mexican Woman holding their FIRSTBORN CHILD.
- The Businessman and Mexican Woman pushing their SON in a stroller.
- The Businessman and Mexican Woman watching their Son play baseball.
- The Businessman in a hospital bed as the Mexican Woman looks on, crying.

EXT. CEMETERY - DAY

The Mexican Woman and her Son stand in front of the Businessmans grave. The son cries and
the Mexican Woman rubs his back with one hand, holding her roses with the other. He weeps a
moment and she shoos him along, gesturing to the car. He hugs her leg, then walks away.
She bends down and whispers something to the headstone. Then she stands up, and as a
single tear runs down her cheek, places the entire bouquet on his grave.
She walks away, returning to her son, and grabs his paw.
Hand in hand, they walk home.
END.