The city noise hums in the background. Kova is still gripping Mason's jacket. He doesn't realize he hasn't let go.
MASON
You're safe.
Footsteps approach fast.
DANIEL
Kova!
Daniel stops when he sees them. The way Kova is holding on. The way Mason isn't moving. His expression changes.
DANIEL
…Seriously?
Kova lets go immediately.
KOVA
It was just—
DANIEL
I told you.
Not loud. Not teasing. Serious.
DANIEL
No falling for the bodyguard.
Silence.
KOVA
I'm not falling for anyone. *Why does it sound like I'm convincing myself?*
Mason finally steps slightly in front of Kova again — subtle, protective.
MASON
He was attacked.
Daniel's eyes flick to Mason.
DANIEL
And you handled it.
Beat.
DANIEL
That's your job.
Another beat.
DANIEL
You don't get attached to people who are temporary.
KOVA
Temporary?
Daniel pulls Kova to the side.
DANIEL
This is exactly why I said no falling.
KOVA
I'm not falling.
DANIEL
Good. Because he's temporary.
Mason over hears but dose not react.
KOVA
Im going home.
DANIEL
No your not-
KOVA
Womp womp. Mason come on.
Mason follows Kova to a park. They sit on a bench.
KOVA
Your temporary?
He says looking straight ahead.
MASON
Yes. We swech even few moths unless proven worthy of staying.
Kova just sits there. Mason stays silent.
KOVA
How have you liked your first day.
MASON
It was good.
Kovas eyes start to water but he hold back his tears.
KOVA
Even though my manger called you temporary?
Silence.
KOVA
Even though I cling to you like baby?
More silence. Then kova looks at Mason with tears in his eyes.
KOVA
Even though you could have got hurt because of me?
Mason looks at him.
MASON
Even though.
Silence.
MASON
Nathan.
Kova close his eyes.
KOVA
I told you to call me Kova.
MASON
Nathan
He whispers. Kova opens his eyes.
KOVA
stop.
Kovas smiling.