A Hero's Welcome

FADE IN:
INT. AIRPORT -- NIGHT
TRAVIS
Anxious, defeated, these words were alien to Travis Dillinger. This was a man at the top of his game, the pinnacle of his life.
INT. AIRPLANE -- LATER
Travis sits alone on the airplane. Looking disheveled.
INT. AIRPORT -- LATE NIGHT
Travis gets off the airport and surveys the scene. He is surrounded by people, all ecstatic to see him
TRAVIS
Upon stepping through the gate, he received the heroes welcome, but even war heroes didn't get such a warm reception. The balloons, the fans, friends, family. They were all there. Even she was there.
MEGAN
Hey. Look, I know-
TRAVIS
Megan, I don't-
MEGAN
It'll be different this time. I'll help you. I'll be your muse, your inspiration. I love you Travis. Always have, always will.
TRAVIS
I love you too.
Travis and Megan kiss. All of a sudden Travis backs off.
TRAVIS
This isn't right.
FX - The scene is ripped. A piece of paper being ripped apart. Pieces of the shot are gone in swift, fluid motions, replaced by white.
INT. AIRPLANE -- NIGHT
Travis stares looking at a blank page in a note book. Then peers out the window.
INT. AIRPORT -- EVENING
Travis steps off the plane, shoeless.
INT. AIRPORT -- MOMENTS LATER
Travis, with a pair of brown penny loafers on his feet, walks to baggage claim. One by one the crowd disperses until it is just Travis, and his lone bag circling the carousel.