Los Angeles, Beverly Hills.
After dinner, Thomas went upstairs to pack his luggage.
His girlfriend Victoria followed him, watching as Thomas took out a suitcase and went into the walk-in closet. She said, "We finally have a long vacation. Wouldn't it be nice to go to the Caribbean?"
She opened a cabinet and took out the itinerary she had planned: "From Nassau to Puerto Rico, it's all beautiful scenery all the way."
Thomas replied, "Didn't I tell you? We're going to Washington for our vacation."
"Washington? What's so fun or interesting about that godforsaken place?" Victoria raised her voice in displeasure, "The Washington Monument? Lincoln Memorial? Capitol Hill? I have absolutely no interest in those damn places!"
Thomas, having finally found a slice of romance, tried to communicate calmly and peacefully, "We could attend the Independence Day celebration at the White House. Ordinary people never get a chance to do that!"
Victoria asked, "Because of Martin, right?"
