#*simone haywood

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WIFEY. PT 2 | EP FIVE (5.2)

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*the other night

(transcript + bonus screenshot of lena below 😘)

(Lena): Text me when you get home yeah?

[Your Uber has arrived.] 

(Max): Course. 

[2 Missed Calls, 1 New Voicemail] 

(Brooke): Recorded. Hi Max…it’s Brooke…I got your number from Cleo. I know it’s been ages, but it didn’t feel right to text. I’m so sorry to hear about your mum and Aish. I know how much they meant to you. I was wondering if you wanted to ca–

(Automated Voice): –Message deleted.

(Max): To themself. Absolutely not.

****

(Simone): On the phone. Well, I think it’s worth discussing. We need to get a handle on this…we’ll sit them down so we can get everything out–

Max unlocks the front door.

(Simone): Max? Is that you love?

(Max): Yeah, it is!

(Simone): Okay hon, I’m in the kitchen! Hushed, on the phone. I'll speak to you later, Dan. The call ends.

(Max): You alright? thought you’d still be at work. 

(Simone): I’m on half day, got the dentists in a bit.

(Max): Oof. Good luck.

(Simone): Amused. Thank you. Will you be in for dinner? 

(Max): Um I think so, but I’m covering a shift later, so I’m gonna go and unpack…They turn to leave.

(Simone): Wait Max, can I run something by you?

(Max): …What’s up?

(Simone): I just got off the phone with Danielle,and she mentioned the other night…

(Max): Sighing. Of course she did.

(Simone): Gentle. It sounds like you’re both carrying a lot. I think it’s time the three of us sat down and had a proper catch up.

(Max): Simone…

(Simone): I’m sorry love, but things can’t keep on as they are. I’ve been giving you space but as you’re living here for the foreseeable future, we’ve got to address the elephant in the room.

Max sighs, too tired to argue.

(Max): Fine…but I need to check my shifts for next week, and whatever we do has to be indoors…I’m not doing this in public.

(Simone): That’s fine…thank you.

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the cast of wifey so far... (minus a select few)

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WIFEY. PT 2 | EP ONE (1.3)

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16/6/26: post updated w/ new screenshots & minor script changes to reflect tweaks to story timeline.

(transcript below)

(Simone): You off now?

(Max): Yep, staying with Jordan for a few days.

(Simone): [Calling out] Alright love. Have fun!

****

(Bus Announcement): Next Stop: Iverson Road.

(Girl #1 - Kiana): [Quiet] Don’t make it bait but isn’t that that Max babe we went school with?

(Girl #2 - Meena): [Loud]Really? Where?

(Girl #1): Shh man! [Subtly nodding] over there, sitting down.

(Girl #2): Sorry…I think it is you know. They look bare different.

(Girl #1): Outfit eats though. Wait! Didn’t they used to be close with Aish Desai?

(Girl #2): Oh yeah! Everyone thought they were going out at one point.

(Girl #1):  Yeah. Must’ve fell out though, cos they weren’t at Aish’s memorial or nothing.

(Girl #2): Really? I swear their mum died recently though? I’m mutuals with Danielle on insta, I remember her posting something about her stepmum…end of last year I think?

(Girl #1): Shit. Wasn’t the stepmum in prison too? That’s fucking long man imagine your mum dies in jail and then your friend passes too.

(Girl #2): God forbid. No wonder they look so miserable.

[The bus comes to a stop, Max, having overheard parts of the conversation, shoves past Meena to exit the bus]

(Girl #1): Woah! You can’t say excuse me?

[Max kisses their teeth in response]

(Girl #2): Shit, do you think they heard us?

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WIFEY. | EPISODE NINE (9.5)

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Max had all but outgrown the single bed from their youth, but they were doing their best to be consumed by the sheets. Without their phone, their mind was left to wonder…what awaited them in the city? What space did they take up in the lives of their friends? Had they worried anyone? Secretly, Max thought a lot about what they offered to other people. It wasn’t enough to be a presence, they wanted to be indispensable. The Old Salt Bar had given them that, at least in physicality. Now it was gone and not for the first time, their heart ached with loss.

(transcript below):

[ATLA playing on TV, doorbell rings, muffled voices]

(SIMONE): [gently opening the door] Max, are you awake?

(MAX): … What’s up?

(SIMONE): There’s a copper downstairs, she’d like to have a chat with you.

(MAX): Am I in trouble?

(SIMONE): No darling! I couldn’t get much out of her but it seems like she just wants to ask some questions. 

(MAX): …Okay. I’ll follow you out then.

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WIFEY. | EPISODE EIGHT (8.5)

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Lena had done Max a solid by offering to skip the dining portion of the gala. It meant the pair could easily blend into the crowd. Still, anxiety thrummed in Max’s veins. They’d done their best to ignore it, distracting themself with the necessary primping and preening rituals, but as they fiddled with the last few hair pins of their updo, frustrations mounted. They’d tried so hard to keep realistic expectations, but the possibilities were endless. What if this was all a mistake? It was all based on a hunch after all. A wild idea, stolen from a harshly whispered conversation between lovers when the children were thought to be asleep.

Of course they could be right. But then what? Going to the authorities was out of the question. It was an open secret that almost every member of the police force in San My was in the pocket of a criminal enterprise. And even if Max swallowed enough pride to ask Lena for help again, surely this was a step too far? She’d made it clear that The Fengs were near-untouchable. Going after them directly was out of the question. Plus this time, Max had nothing to offer in return. A pit grew in their stomach. Were they delivering themself directly to the lion’s den?

(transcript below)

(CHRIS): [Whispering] I need you to be rational about this Simone. I’m doing this for us!

(SIMONE): [Whispering] I am being rational! These people are fucking dangerous! I’ve heard stories about the Fengs! You’re in over your head!

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WIFEY. | EPISODE NINE (9.2)

[danielle's voicemail]

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(transcript below):

[Draws opening, clothes rustling, muffled sounds of a phone call]

(DANIELLE): …The doctors kept them in overnight due to some smoke inhalation but they’ve had a bunch of tests done and from what mum says things seem okay. 

…I know, they’ve not even got their phone with them, ‘cause the firefighters aren’t sure if the flat’s safe to go in yet.

…I’ve had to run home to find some stuff for them to wear.…Oh mate don’t even get me started on that. You know they never replied to my voicemail?

[***]

(MAX): Can I leave now?

(DOCTOR): We’re just waiting on those discharge papers to be drawn up, then you’ll be free to go.

[Max sighs, Simone emerges]

(SIMONE): I’ve spoken to the fire brigade, they’re gonna try and send someone to collect your phone from the flat later today. They’ve also managed to get a hold of your boss and she’s flying back asap so, don’t worry your pretty little head alright? It’ll all be fine.

(MAX): Did they find out how it happened yet?

(SIMONE): I’m not sure darling. It’s privileged info so I couldn’t get anything just yet.

(DOCTOR): I’ll just go and check on those forms.

[Danielle enters]

(DANIELLE): There you two are. This place is a nightmare to get around, man.

(SIMONE): It’s been like that since you were born, love.

(DANIELLE): Mmhm. I brought you some clothes Max. I hope the fit’s okay. I could only find stuff from when you still lived at home.(MAX): …thanks.

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WIFEY. | EPISODE SIX (6.4)

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(transcript below)

[PRESENT DAY]

[TEXT] (DAISY): Here’s the info. She’s in cunch and she’s got a nokia so the phone signal might be a bit shit. I set her up on gmail though, might be easier to reach her there. My gran’s got a laptop.

[FLASHBACK #1]

(CHRIS): I know it's shit but you gotta be strong Max. I’ll be out of here before you know it.

[PRESENT DAY] [EMAIL]

Hi, I’m Max, Chris’ daughter. Your niece Daisy is a friend of mine and said it would be better to email you. I’d really love to meet and I’m glad to hear that you are too|

[FLASHBACK #2]

(MAX): Did I do something wrong?

(SIMONE): Of course not Max! Your mum is just- She loves you so much. It’s killing her not being able to be with you all the time, and every time we visit it just reminds her of um. Of what she’s lost, you know?

[PRESENT DAY][EMAIL]

Hi, I’m Maxine, but I go by Max. My pronouns are They/Them Hope that’s not too confusing for you! I’m Chris’ daughter. Your niece Daisy kindly gave me your info and said it would be better to email you. I’m glad to hear that you’re up for meeting as it’d be great to hear about my mum from you. Unfortunately, before her passing I hadn’t seen her in quite a long time|

[FLASHBACK #3]

(MAX): [Sobbing loudly]

(SIMONE): [Emotional] I’m so sorry sweetheart. Let it out.

[PRESENT DAY]

[TEXT] (AISH): u free this eve? was thinkin we cld do tht movie night. srry ab last wk - had lots goin on.

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max's graduation c. 2019