FADE IN
Act 1
EXT. FERRY PIER#6, CENTRAL - 10:10
PETER appears.
PETER (V.O.): This summer, I've been to bays at Island South. But I haven't been to any outlying islands yet.
We see the next ferry to Mui Wo departing at 10:30.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Today is hot. There're good amenities in Silvermine Bay.
Pausing.
PETER (To phone): I give every day a fair chance to become an eventful day of my life.
Act 2
INT. WAITING AREA - 10:15
At a harbour-view seat, Peter checks a WhatsApp message on his smart phone.
PETER (V.O.): Oh, my younger son has got a 2024 internship offer in Australia!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Great! He can focus on his final year studies...
Peter types on screen: Great news!
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Finishing the one-year internship, he'll become a licensed medical doctor in Australia.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): When he was in Form 3, he did brilliantly in History. I had no doubt that he'd excel in Arts.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But he chose to study Science - the only one in the Cheung family to make such a choice.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I was quite worried if he'd do well in Science.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): He did face setbacks when he wasn't admitted to medical schools in Hong Kong.
We see PASSENGERS embarking except Peter.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Now, everything has become rosy...
Turning his head, Peter sees SAILORS staring at him.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, they wonder if I'm to embark or not.
EXT. SILVERMINE BAY - 11:45
Promenade. Peter walks past three WOMEN who are chatting.
WOMEN: What a scenic bay! It'd be nice to swim there.
PETER (V.O.): Yes, just seeing it isn't fair. I'm taking action.
Later, we see Peter swimming from one end of the swimming area to another.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm privileged, as there're two lifeguards caring about my safety - the lone swimmer here.
INT. PUBLIC BATH - 12:30
Having bathed, Peter hears phone ringing: Mum.
PETER (V.O.): She must be feeling very bored...
Peter answers the call.
MUM (from phone):...your Dad has gone for over 10 years...
PETER (V.O.): Yes, I miss my caring Dad who didn't care about money.
PETER: ...I'll have lunch with you tomorrow...
MONTAGE OF PETER'S SUBSEQUENT ACTIVITIES
A. Promenade. Continuous. Sitting in a bench under a shade, Peter is still responding to her Mum's remarks over the phone.
B. Pier side restaurant. Later. While having Fried Rice Noodles with Sliced Beef and a can of 7Up, Peter checks a WhatsApp message and looks pleased.
C. Pier side McCafe. Later. While having McFlurry, a MAN sitting opposite to Peter chats with him endlessly and shows him the name card of a barrister.
D. Mui Wo Pier. 14:10. Peter is the last passenger to get on board.
END MONTAGE
Act 3
EXT. FERRY - 14:30
Tapping an AI drawing App in his smartphone, Peter inputs "a man swimming in the sea".
PETER (V.O.): While having a celebration lunch, I've also learned my elder son has become a legal practitioner in GBA, in addition to California and UK.
Soon, we see a bluish cubist image appearing on the phone screen.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The man was so proud that he had a barrister friend, who was my PCLL classmate; but we haven't met since.
After downloading the image, Peter is in thoughts.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Action may not always bring outcome, but there's no outcome without action.
EXT. FERRY PIER#6, CENTRAL - 14:50
Peter is the last passenger to disembark.
PETER (V.O.): What an eventful Monday!
FADE OUT
THE END
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