Coffee Breaks and Unspoken Glances
Sips and Subtext.
[No messages — just a moment.]
Elise reaches for the espresso machine at the same time Alexander does.
She gives a small smile, nods, lets him go first.
He notices she doesn’t say a word
— just lets the quiet fill the room.
When she leaves, she glances back.
Alexander Quinn
I believe I owe you a coffee.
Would you accept an apology in the form of an Americano?
Elise Harrow
Are you bribing me, Mr. Quinn?
Alexander Quinn
No. Just… expanding my quarterly emoji usage. ☕
Alexander Quinn
That was it. No more until December.
Elise Harrow
Then I suppose I’d better say yes.
Elise Harrow
I’m in the conference lounge at 4 — stop by?
Alexander Quinn
I’ll bring the bribe.
📍 Conference Lounge – Low hum of conversation, soft light, end-of-day quiet
[No messages – In-person scene]
Elise looks up from her laptop as Alexander steps in, holding two coffees.
He sets one down across from her, hesitating before sitting.
Elise Harrow
(soft smile) You’re late for your own bribe delivery.
Alexander Quinn
I had to wrestle a very determined intern away from the last lid.
Elise Harrow
Impressive. And here I thought you weren’t competitive.
Alexander Quinn
Only when it counts.
(Sips. Watches her over the rim of the cup.)
Alexander Quinn
So… this is odd, isn’t it?
Alexander Quinn
We’ve worked in the same building for three years.
Alexander Quinn
Same elevator. Same coffee room.
Yet somehow… never this.
Elise Harrow
Maybe we both like our silences too much.
Alexander Quinn
Or maybe I just wasn’t sure if you’d want to talk.
She doesn’t answer right away.
Her gaze lingers on him for a second longer than necessary.
Elise Harrow
I’m still deciding.
Continue Reading In Episode 3.
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