Hawaii, Friday 7:00 P.M.

Since Sasha arrived on the island, it has not stopped raining, which has completely fouled up her plans to take the photos the same day and leave for L.A. in the evening. This put her in a bad mood; she fired her assistant three times in a single hour, she argued with the hotel employees over stupid things, she’s just generally pissed off…. For three hours, she hasn’t left her room. She’s lying on the bed, not knowing what to do with all her rage. There’s nothing left to do but accept that she will not be able to be in L.A. on Saturday. She gets up and paces the room. She sits down next to the window, from which she can see the sea. But the view doesn’t help at all: the sky is grey, the sea is rough and the rain keeps coming down harder and harder. Suddenly the hotel room phone starts to ring. She doesn’t answer it. She picks up her camera and focuses on the sea. Her cell phone is ringing now. She checks who is calling, and a name appears: ‘Christian.’ She finally answers. "Cousin…."

Christian: "Hey, cousin, you finally picked up. I called your room a second ago but obviously you’re — "

Sasha interrupts him: "– in my room. This is such shit. Since I set foot in this place, it hasn’t stopped raining one damned second. I couldn’t take any shots at all, and even worse, I called the magazine to tell them to change the location, but they don’t want to. I’m so pissed off…"

Christian, laughing: "I feel sorry for anyone who crosses your path. I know how you get when something’s out of your hands. So, I guess Carmen’s stuff is cancelled until further notice."

Sasha: "Cancelled? Are you crazy?"

Christian: "No, but if you aren’t going to be able to be at the party…Why not do it on Sunday or when you arrive in L.A.? Come on, Sasha, use your head."

Sasha: "Seems like today’s not my day. I have to listen to such bullshit…. What’s important here is that Carmen enjoy herself on her birthday, which is why you’re going to fly to L.A. and throw her a great surprise party. And if you need me to explain that further, I will."