Scarlett Mae and her husband Billy sit on the couch together. They are talking and seem to be in the midst of a disagreement. Scarlett doesn’t look happy. Billy is trying to sooth Scarlett, reassuring her that his mom, Elexis Monroe, will only be staying with them for a few days, adding that she’s only in town to interview for a job and look for new homes at the same time.
Scarlett is uncomfortable with the idea of Elexis staying with them, insisting that Elexis hates her–she doesn’t know WHY, but she feels like she ALWAYS has. Billy responds that even though Elexis and Scarlett don’t get along and aren’t exactly best friends, Elexis doesn’t hate her. At that moment, the doorbell rings. Billy goes to answer it.
Billy opens the door and greets Elexis. They hug affectionately and exchange pleasantries as she comes into the house. Elexis and Scarlett exchange stiltedly polite greetings. Clearly, neither is comfortable with the other’s presence. Elexis mentions that her massage table is in the car. Billy offers to go get it for her and set it up for her in the spare room. He hurries out, leaving the women alone with each other…
