Middle Of The Night, Scene 01

MIDDLE OF THE NIGHTSCENE OPENS on Emily Nikole Nash. She is in the car with her best friend Val Alexia Anders. Val is visiting her hometown and is on her way to Emilys house to stay with her. Emily seems oddly defensive when the subject of her controlling stepbrother Ethan comes up.When Emily tells Val that Ethan will be home that weekend, Val is surprised because he was supposed to be out of town. Val smiles politely, but her grin hides a hint of nervousness.CUT TO TITLEA little later, Emily is showing Val to her room. Emily mentions that they dont have an extra room since Ethan moved back home, so Val will have to crash in the bed with Emily. Val playfully says she doesnt mind. Theyve had a million slumber parties already growing up together, so why should this be any different!At that moment, the front door opens and closes. Emily instantly, but ever-so-subtly stiffens, tense. She quickly looks into the mirror, making sure shes well put-together. Val sees this and narrows her eyes suspiciously. Ethan calls EMILY! Where are you! gruffly. Emily calls back that shes in her room.A moment later, Ethan Michael Swayze opens the bedroom door. As the three of them chat, Eth