The Unfinished Line - Notes
Scene 1
Introduces Kameryn Kingsbury, an actress, who almost hits Dillon Sinclair while driving, shortly after receiving a life-changing phone call from her agent, Aaron, announcing she landed a major role in a film called Sand Seekers.
- Kameryn is driving back from her best friend Dani's wedding on Honokalani Beach.
- She reflects on the call from Aaron, her agent, who excitedly informs her that she got the part in "Sand Seekers," a project expected to be as big as Harry Potter or Star Wars.
- Aaron emphasizes the need for secrecy until the studio makes an official announcement.
- Lost in thought, Kameryn accidentally clips a cyclist, Dillon Sinclair, with her rented Jeep Wrangler.
- Dillon and her male companion, Kyle, are furious, unleashing a barrage of insults.
- Kameryn is apologetic and overwhelmed, not knowing how to handle the situation.
- Kyle reveals that Kameryn hit Dillon Sinclair, expecting her to be fearful; her name meant nothing to her.
- Dillon offers to buy her a new bike.
- Dillon Sinclair dismisses Kam as being a 'daft tourist'.
Scene 2
This scene explores the aftermath of Dillon Sinclair's accident and her mindset as a competitive triathlete.
- Dillon, a highly ranked triathlete, reflects on finishing thirteenth in a race, which she deems unacceptable. The race occurred after getting hit by a car, but she refuses to use it as an excuse.
- Despite physical injuries (road rash, bruising), Dillon remains focused on her career and winning a gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics.
- Her coach, Alistair, is back in London.
- Kyle encourages her to relax.
- Conversation with her teammate Kyle Wood; they discuss DNF (did not finish). Kyle jokes about the Los Angeles Olympics podium.
- Flashbacks to her first coach, Henrik.
- They make some bets on who'll win in LA.
- Kyle reveals he saw the girl who hit her by the pool, and scared her into believing Dillon was going to make a complaint.
- Dillon is mad at Kyle for meddling where he doesn't belong.
Scene 3
Kameryn and Dillon connect over the phone and eventually meet up for a pint after their initial encounter.
- Kameryn considers pulling her phone chord from the wall so Dillon doesn't call her to yell at her again.
- Dillon calls Kameryn to apologize for Kyle's behavior at the pool and offers to shake hands and call it a day over a pint.
- They negotiate meeting for a drink.
- They meet by the fountain, as per instruction to meet by, and Kam notes Dillon's physical appearance, including the severity of her roadside bruising and black eye.
- After asking, Kam learns that Dhillon made that black eye while swimming with another race competitor.
- Dillon drives Kam to a secluded shack where they have their meal and also discuss the bike collision.
- The cyclist is revealed to be Dillon Sinclair.
- During their conversation, Kam and Dillon determine that Dillon is gay, and determine that Kyle is an arsehole.
- She asks Kameryn to have dinner with her again.
Scene 4
Dillon and Kameryn's connection deepens as they venture on a hike, sharing laughter and candid moments.
- Dillon makes an excuse of "recovery swim" with Kyle to sneak off and go see Kam.
- Dillon and Kameryn meet again and go for a hike.
- On the hike up Ka'uiki Head, Kam face plants into a sourbush, and Dillon warns her about running into one of them again.
- They discuss the bird sanctuary, how Dillon defied the gods.
- Dillon shares a vulnerable moment.
- Dillon asks Kameryn to go swimming with her.
Scene 5
Kameryn grapples with her unexpected attraction to Dillon, battling internal conflict and societal expectations.
- The focus switches to Kameryn reflecting on the fact that Dillon had taken an interest in her.
- Kameryn considers questioning her sexuality.
- All is forgotten when Kameryn and Dillon meet and spend some more time, and end up eating Pineapple Kalua pork.
- Kameryn googles Dillon Sinclair, and is impressed by her athletic achievements.
- She asks Dillon, "what do you do?"
- The conversation shifts to finding you attractive without all the added superficial extras.
- Dillon seeks to kiss Kameryn.
- Kameryn and Dillon have their first kiss.
Scene 6
Dillon abruptly returns to London, prompting internal struggles and external prodding from her best friend, Sam.
- Dillon changes her Maui flight to London.
- Kam cancelled, because there was an emergency. On her way in Los Angeles.
- She is met at the bar. Sam reminds her this happened only two nights before, she calls Kam straight.
- Sam is still straight, and doesn't understand the appeal of Dillon.
- She called asking if Kam wanted to buy a pint.
- Sam says to text Kam and make it known they are back in London.
- Dillon is resistant to text Kam; she wants to wait it out.
Scene 7
Kameryn's Hollywood reality clashes with expectation as she faces scrutiny and objectification in her new role.
- Kam attends a meeting with LR and Waylon MacArthur.
- There is a conversation about casting Kam, they discuss Pugh being too tall.
- The assessment was based on a glance.
- Was this a jump test?
- Kam wonders about sexism in Hollywood.
- She starts to look for casting leads for old friends like marine biology.
- Sophie reads a text from Dillon.
- Sophie convinces Kam to pursue it with Dillon if there is a spark.
Scene 8
Dillon achieves victory in a race but finds her mind preoccupied with thoughts of Kameryn.
- Dillon is driven to win, even without sponsor pressure or ranking consequence.
- She is only annoyed with herself.
- Dillon meets up with Alecia Finch by the beach; they discuss her winning in the Los Angeles olympics.
- Alecia tells Dillon she is thought to be a Stuck Up Bitch.
- She decides to come to the afterparty to appease them.
- Comes down to thinking of the phone.
- Dillon sends a text to Kam and gets a text back immediately; they set up plans to meet.
Scene 9
Kameryn, fueled by a mixture of fear and infatuation, embarks on an unexpected journey to Key West in search of connection.
- Kam needs to go to Los Angeles, it turns out; it is important for her career.
- She is actually deathly afraid of flying on water. She had to go on a small 4 engine plane.
- There was one seat; she felt like Amelia Erhart.
- Sophie tells Kam that they are already being thought of as psychos.
- She runs into Dillon.
- The two end up discussing her recent history; it is very nonchalant.
- Kam reflects on how she enjoys having her and their time together away from social media.
- There is a flirtatious tone as they drive together.
- The pair agree to meet up for dinner; Kam admits that they have only texted as of recent.
- Dillon reveals an intense focus on balance - they like them a lot.
- She asks for and manages to get Kams phone calls.
Scene 10
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