Palm Reader

FADE IN.
INT. UNIVERSITY COFFEE SHOP - DAY
CARLOS is a young South American lothario who is at Uni doing an Arts degree with SANDY. Whilst they have been acquainted, they have not been close. On this fortuitous occasion, both of them have a gap in their timetables. At Carlos’ instigation, Sandy has agreed to have her palm read by him. Sandy’s future is foremost on her mind. Carlos’ love life is foremost on Carlos’ mind.
CARLOS
You have very soft skin on your hands.
SANDY
(impatiently)
Thank you. So ... what do you see in my future?
CARLOS
Let me connect deeper with your internal vibrations.
Carlos moves from gently massaging her right hand to caressing her forearm.
SANDY
Umm ... Sorry ... But isn’t my palm down there?
CARLOS
(seriously)
Ohhh yes. But in my country, we believe that the arm is very attached to the hand.
Sandy can’t help but smile at this observation.
SANDY
That’s consistent with my understanding of anat...