| Scene/time | Maura | Carlos | How? |
| Beginning | Worn out, skeptical, too busy for dating, focusing on tasks only. | | Discussion with Janet? Matt? |
| First mention of Carlos | She mistrusts him. He was one of Donald’s minions. In the background, suspect. | | He’s mentioned by an angel investor |
| Conversation | First talks go well. | Carlos is hiding attraction. He’s always had it. Maura is thinking she needs to compromise for his skills, but still mistrusts him. | Matt talks to Maura and Carlos separately |
| Working together | Maura is grateful for his input. | Carlos is happy for proximity but knows to hide his attraction | Progress reports with Matt. Meetings. |
| More working together | | | |
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