A knock came at the door. Everyone looked up. Elena's nostrils flared and she leaned over to whisper something to Clay. Fuck, he muttered. Keep talking, Jaime. It's only Cassandra. She can wait. Forever, if we're lucky. I heard that, Clayton, Cassandra said as she walked in. Who the hell forgot to lock the door? Clay said. You were the last one in, Elena murmured. Damn.
In this scene, a knock interrupts the conversation among the characters, drawing their attention. Elena, noticing the tension, leans towards Clay and whispers, indicating a concern about the visitor. Clay, frustrated, tells Jaime to continue speaking, expressing his hopes that Cassandra, the incoming guest, will delay her entrance. The mood hints at an annoyance with Cassandra, suggesting she is an unwelcome interruption.
As Cassandra enters, her immediate awareness of the group's dynamics is evident, as she replies to Clay's grumbling about the door being left unlocked. This exchange reveals a playful yet tense relationship between the characters, with Elena subtly reminding Clay of his oversight. The moment reflects the challenges of their interactions, showcasing both camaraderie and underlying friction in their group dynamics.
