CORY MANSION/EVENING

AMANDA is tightly clutching the phone, practically begging the person on the other end, who she is convinced is ALLI, to talk to her. RACHEL walks up behind her daughter and places a hand on Amanda's arm, silently giving support.

AMANDA
Honey, I know it's you. Please... Are you okay? Alli?

Just then, the phone line goes dead. Amanda slams down the phone.

AMANDA
Damn!

Tears fill her eyes and creep into her voice.

AMANDA
Why wouldn't she say anything? Does she hate me that much?

Rachel tries to placate Amanda, trying to convince her that perhaps she is mistaken. But from her tone, it is clear that Rachel doesn't believe her own words.

RACHEL
It may not have even been Alli, honey. Maybe...

Amanda interrupts.

AMANDA
It was Alli. We both know it. Oh, Mom! I want my baby to come home.

Just then, a tear trails down Amanda's cheek. As Rachel holds open her arms, Amanda lets out a sob and hugs Rachel, as we

FADE OUT