INT. JANE'S LIVING ROOM - DAY Jane (17, energetic and witty) sits with her best friend Zach (16, a bit clueless) on the couch, scrolling through their phones. Jane's girlfriend, Sam (16, Filipino and confident), enters the room. SAM (greeting Jane) Hey, honey! Musta na? JANE (smiling) I'm great! And you? How was your day? SAM (grinning) Masaya, pero medyo nakakapagod. ZACH (confused) Um... what did she just say? JANE (laughing) That's Tagalog, Zach. Sam's speaking both English and Tagalog in the same sentence. ZACH (still puzzled) Wait, what's Tagalog? SAM (interjecting) It's one of the languages spoken in the Philippines, Zach. I'm Filipino, so I speak it along with English. ZACH (trying to process) Oh, so you speak two languages at the same time? How does that even work? SAM (amused) Not exactly at the same time, Zach. It's more like code-switching. Sometimes, I'll use Tagalog words or phrases in the middle of an English sentence. It's just a way for me to express my culture and connect with other Filipinos. ZACH (slightly understanding) Ah, I see. So, it's like having your own secret language. That's pretty cool, I guess. SAM (nods) Absolutely! And if you ever want to learn some Tagalog words, just let me know. I'd be happy to teach you. ZACH (smirks) Thanks, Sam. Maybe that'll help me understand what you're saying next time. They all laugh, sharing a lighthearted moment of cultural exchange. FADE OUT.