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3.19

EXT. CITY PARK CAFÉ - DAY #19#

Tree shade dapples the café terrace; distant chatter, a dog barks.

Hannah sits at the table she sat in episode 1. But this time, we're watching the original meeting she always remembered - this is the Hannah we know before her journey started. At the other table, Josh is reading a book. He looks up, returns her gaze, and smiles.

HANNAH

Flannery O'Connor.

JOSH

Excuse me?

HANNAH

Your book.

From the trees, Will watches; jaw tight. Graham steps forward. His words are soft but firm.

GRAHAM

Not what you wanted, is it?

WILL

They're just talking.

GRAHAM

For now. And in this timeline, she doesn't even know you.

Something breaks inside Will. Graham looks at him.

GRAHAM

This isn't a game, Will. These are people's lives.

WILL

(small)

I just wanted...

GRAHAM

I know.

WILL

I'll fix it.

GRAHAM

Good.

Will starts to turn, then Graham says:

GRAHAM

Will. I get it. But this is not the way.

Will nods, then walks off. As he keeps walking, he flashes once more and we end up in...