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A JOURNEY THROUGH LONELINESS

Written by

Ren Ball

Second Draft: 16/01/14

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INT. LIVING ROOM, NURSING HOME - DAY

We see a C/U of a napoleon clock.

The clock CHIMES. An elderly man named GEORGE suddenly wakesfrom a DEEP SLEEP and stretches his hands out away from him.

He takes in his surroundings, his eyes and body betraying hisemotions.

George sits up and rubs his eyes, brushing his face clear ofhis dreams in preparation for the day ahead.

He gets up from the leather sofa and STRETCHES out evenfurther, his feet gently scuffing the floor with a practicedease. We see his surroundings, a SPACIOUS living room withdated decor, clearly reflecting his character.

The SOUND of a TELEPHONE RINGING cuts through and brings

SHARP attention from George...

...who, after looking around for somebody to get it, answersafter a few RINGS.

GEORGEHello?...

(beat)...ok.

(Beat)...bye.

George hangs up the phone, quickly changing tone, clearlyREACTING to some unheard request. He moves around his space,putting on his shoes.

INT. HALLWAY, NURSING HOME - DAY

George catches his appearance in the window, his eyessearching deep into his reflection. Seemingly unsure of whathes found, George turns away briefly and reaches for hiscoat, SLOWLY pulling it on.

EXT. NURSING HOME - DAY (50 YEARS AGO)

George steps from his home with a SKIP in his step, and feelsthe cold breath of the day on his skin, sending a slightripple around his body. He hugs in tight to himself, andlooks in all directions before deciding on a way to go.

He heads off with a sense of purpose reflecting his mood, theSTREET coming into sharp view and reflecting the ANTICIPATIONof his plan for the day.

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EXT. STREET - DAY (50 YEARS AGO)

The cold air BITES across the place as George shufflesonwards, his eyes taking in the surrounds with a familiarglint.

Across the road from George, a middle-aged WOMAN dressedsmartly strides forwards, SNEERING, not paying any attentionin this direction. George flicks her a SOUR look, pausingslightly, but then continues onwards.

Around him, the ROAD spreads to the horizon...

EXT. RURAL STREET - DAY (50 YEARS AGO)

George is now moving through a NARROW ROAD, his energy andposture suggesting he is unfamiliar with his surroundings...

...George, PULLING up abruptly and looking around.

A move to go one way and then the other, before finallydeciding and then heading off again, his footsteps ECHOINGaround the location.

EXT. RURAL FOOTPATH - DAY (50 YEARS AGO)

Emerging through a BLUR of action, George is unsure of thisplace, now clearly LOST, eyes darting one way then another.The emotion of the moment almost takes over.

A quick check of his WATCH, which has stopped working, andthen back onto the view...

...a flash of RED in the sight, George brightens withexcitement and heads in that direction.

EXT. RURAL ROAD - DAY (50 YEARS AGO)

George moves into SHARP view, he has clearly been travellingfor some time, as his body pulls itself slowly to a halt.

We see his BREATH breaking the cold air, slowly envelopinghim. His eyes hold tight on the telephone as he steps into aPHONE BOX and PUNCHES in a number...

...we can just hear the faint SOUND of the dialing TONE, thenhis eyes flick to attention as its answered.

GEORGEHello, its me...

(Beat)...Im here, where are you?

(beat)...oh, ok. See you.

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George puts the phone down, and turns his eyes back to thehorizon.

EXT. FIELD - DAY (50 YEARS AGO)

We see the FEET of JULIA, a beautiful young woman, as sheAMBLES forwards, her location and identity slightly obscured.

EXT. RURAL ROAD - DAY (50 YEARS AGO)

George fiddles with a thread on his COAT, and steps around,looking towards one way then another.

A muffled SHOUT alerts him and he SWINGS round sharply.

His eyes squint, trying to focus and then relax, recognition

PEELING across his face...

...A couple of steps forward, George waits to greet...

...Julia, who appears into view across the way.

George waves across to her, this is clearly someone he knows.

Julia returns the gesture and comes ever closer.

George holds steady, his eyes picking out something...

...Julia is carrying a small, brown BOX, tied up with STRING.

JULIASorry Im late.

George nods.

GEORGESok. I was early.

Julia arrives at the feet of George and they exchange adelicate peck on the lips. A huge SMILE spreads across herface as she BLUSHES.

JULIACold today, isnt it?

GEORGEYeah...

(beat)...I suppose it is.

The pair hold still for a moment, STARING into each otherseyes, then Julia holds out the small brown BOX.

JULIAI hope its right.

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George takes the BOX, eyes down to it for a moment then backinto Julias loving GAZE.

GEORGEThanks.

Julia looks around and rubs her hands together.

JULIAThey say it might snow...

(beat)...think it will?

GEORGEDont know. Maybe.

(beat)Thanks again.

Julia takes Georges HANDS before turning to walk away.

JULIAI think it will.

George watches, as Julia leaves the way she came, slowlydisappearing from sight like a raindrop on a window.

A few moments pass, George fingers the small BOX, before healso turns and leaves, the CLUNK of his BOOTS filling thestreet.

INT. LIVING ROOM, NURSING HOME - LATER (PRESENT DAY)

George is sat SLOUCHED, the trappings of his life and homesurrounding him.

His eyes flick to the floor, the string and brown wrappingsof the SMALL BOX lay in pieces...

...the POCKET WATCH sits in Georges hand, and clearlyinfluences the single TEAR that rolls down Georges cheek.

We hold for a moment, taking in the emotion of the moment....

.... before we drift and return to a C/U on the pocket watchin Georges hand and we...

...CUT TO BLACK

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