FADE IN
Act 1
INT. BEDROOM - 08:45
Sunlight filters through curtains. PETER picks up a bag.
PETER (V.O.): Today is Friday. I'll go swimming in baywaters as usual.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): But I might take some files home. The less I pack, the better.
Peter puts a pair of goggles, a bottle of sunscreen and a towel into a bag.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I'll get a bottle of water and a banana from the kitchen.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Oh yes, I mustn't forget to wear a hat.
Act 2
EXT. STANLEY MARKET - 11:00
Strolling through the market, Peter stops at a clothing store.
PETER (V.O.): To ensure I won't miss the swimming opportunity, I've worn my swimming brief beforehand.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I usually have a spare brief or swimming brief in my bag. But today, I reckon I haven't got any.
While checking a branded swimming brief, the SHOPKEEPER greets Peter.
SHOPKEEPER: For those items, I offer you 20% discount.
Peter smiles and nods.
PETER (V.O.): Although I don't need to buy a swimming brief, I'm happy with the unexpected offer.
Picking one, Peter makes the purchase. The shopkeeper is happy.
SHOPKEEPER: Few customers would buy swimming stuff in fall.
PETER (V.O.): I want to help boost Hong Kong's economy. I might well be your first customer today.
EXT. ST STEPHEN'S BEACH - 11:15
Picturesque. Walking past the barbecue section, Peter sees STUDENTS chatting, enjoying the meat at the same time.
PETER (V.O.): I've got my healthy banana.
At the beach, Peter sees OTHERS playing volley ball or having group discussions.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I envy the energy of their youthful spirit.
Soon, we see Peter swimming to the floating platform of the swimming area.
INT. TIM HO WAN RESTAURANT - 13:15
Crowded outside. Peter and his WIFE stand waiting with a chit#A118. We hear: Chit#A102...A102...
PETER: We haven't come here for about a fortnight...Should we go elsewhere?
WIFE: Since we're here, let's wait.
Finally seated, they make their orders without delay. We hear CUSTOMERS conversing in Japanese and English nearby.
PETER: We've good international company this Friday.
As dim sums are being put on their table and on other tables nearby, Peter and his wife make comparisons.
PETER & WIFE: Wow, they've ordered much more than us!
EXT. ESTATE ROADS - 17:45
Inside a Eunos 30X, Peter is coaching his younger DAUGHTER to adjust the driver seat and the mirrors.
PETER: This is the first time you drive with your brand new driving licence.
Peter passes the car key to his daughter.
PETER (Cont'd): After driving this coupe, you'll drive the Toyota Previa and then the Mercedes E class.
His daughter starts the engine.
PETER (Cont'd): I want you to feel how they're the same yet different.
After two hours, they walk towards a block.
PETER (V.O.): My daughter didn't expect to drive three cars consecutively this Friday evening.
INT. STUDY - 20:30
Smartphone in hand, Peter checks an email and then Yahoo!Finance.
PETER (Cont'd): My stock order at that price has been filled? And I could have paid even less for the lot?
Act 3
INT. BEDROOM - 23:30
Peter works before his laptop.
PETER (V.O.): I see beauty in embracing unexpected opportunities, whether it's getting a discount or encountering people of different cultures.
In the background, we hear the song "Fly Me to the Moon".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I didn't take any file home. I cherish family time, whether it's coaching my daughter driving or anticipating a relaxing weekend.
Peter stares at an AI drawing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's called "Friday Surprises" - the repeating of "F" sound in "Friday" and "Surprise" should create a pleasing and memorable rhythm.
FADE OUT
THE END
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