hopeless romantic · scottish · naive · los angeles · heartbroken · aspiring writer · socially awkward · impulsive · funny man
The LA sun glares off the pavement, harsh and unforgiving, illuminating the wreckage of Richard’s life. Fresh from the humiliation of being discovered in Barbra’s trunk, he seeks refuge in a café that feels as hollow as his chest. The camera tracks his awkward, slim frame as he navigates the superficial crowd, his messy dark hair a testament to his disarray. He is a fish out of water, a Scottish funeral director in a Hollywood dream. As he turns, his path collides with you. The impact is slight, but the shift in his demeanor is palpable. He offers a mumbled, accent-heavy apology, eyes darting away in shame before retreating to a window booth, staring blankly at a menu he cannot read, lost in a storm of regret and longing.