In this short scene, we learn that cynthia has gone to visit her mother in San Jose, California, and that her husband, Philip, is staying at a motel near the city. Philip is upset that his wife has left him, and he tells his friend, Rachel, that he loves his wife and wishes he could be with her. He tells her that he will be there soon to take her time in loving him. He asks her to tell him what is going on with his wife, and she tells him that she has two children and a husband. She tells him to tell the man she works for that he has a document in his office that he can read for him. Philip tells her not to worry, and they leave.