TASHA: What can I say, I’ll make a good little wifey someday•or am I the hubby?

Syd laughs.

SYDNEY: We do need to work on new terminology in our society don’t we?

Syd and Tasha begin eating. Syd turns her attention to the stack of maps and brochures Tasha has on the table.

SYDNEY: So let’s see what you’ve planned•you’ve been talking about this trip like a giggling schoolgirl.

TASHA: I always wanted to see New York City at Christmastime•ever since I was a kid.  It’ like a dream come true. (pulling a pamphlet from her pocket) Here’s a train schedule.

SYDNEY: Well let’s see how much of this dream we can make a reality.  Show me what you’ve got mapped out.  It’s your birthday, so whatever you want.

Tasha moves the pile of info between them and they begin reviewing.

EXT.  NEW YORK CITY – LATER THAT DAY

Tasha and Syd explore Manhattan:  ice skating at Rockefeller Plaza, the store windows, the view from the Empire State building, the Christmas Carols and dancing snowflakes at Saks, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, etc. 

EXT.  NEW YORK CITY:  CENTRAL PARK – EVENING OF THE SAME DAY

Tasha and Syd are taking a horse drawn carriage ride through Central Park.  They are huddled under a blanket.  Tasha is smiling and obviously pleased with the day.

TASHA: Thank you, Syd, for a wonderful day.

SYDNEY: You’re welcome•and thank you.

TASHA: For what?

SYDNEY: For letting me experience the City through your eyes•it brings back the "new-ness."

TASHA: The only thing that would make this day more perfect is if it snowed.

Tasha looks out over the wooded path smiling.

SYDNEY: So how is everything at home?  Everything with Alice?

TASHA: It’s OK; we both seem to be adjusting to taking a break for awhile.

SYDNEY: When will you know the break is over?

Tasha turns serious.

TASHA: I think it is over•the relationship, I mean.  The break is permanent.

SYDNEY: Really?  Why?

TASHA:  I think Alice is seeing someone else.

SYDNEY: I thought you agreed not to date during the separation?

TASHA: We did.