"Melissa"

Plot

Melissa Danworth, a woman on her way to work in New York City, stops to give some money to a homeless man as she enters a subway station.  The homeless man turns out to be the Dream Seeker, Dace Senoit, in disguise.  He strikes up a conversation, and helps her remember a dream that changes her life.

Later, after work, Melissa decides to stop at her favorite Italian Restaurant, to celebrate what she has learned.  The Realtor, disguised as a waiter, offers her the opportunity to get to know a wealthy businessman.  After demurring several times, she finally accepts, believing that the earlier discovery was a sign for her to let go of her inhibitions.

The Realtor, after successfully arranging the meeting, gets on his cellphone and brags about his success. 

Creators' Comments

TONY SAYS:

"This was originally a synopsis for a Dream Seeker TV show Pilot idea.  Damian and I have always envisioned the Dream Seeker as an ongoing HBO-style series.

"I wanted to contrast the Realtor and the Dream Seeker -- how one is pushy and aggressive, and the other leads Melissa to a solution, leaving it up to her to decide how to react." 

Memorable Quotes

“Hmph.  Thanks, Melissa.” - Dace Senoit

"I don't know if I should thank you, or be scared." - Melissa

"Nothing bad will happen.  I guarantee it." - The Realtor

Character Appearances

Dace Senoit

Melissa Danworth

The Realtor

Unnamed gentleman at the bar

Trivia

Tony grew up in Queens, New York.  He's quite familiar with Queens Boulevard.

Tony and Damian are both Yankees fans.