FADE IN
Act 1
INT. HOME - LAST NIGHT
Nestled comfortably on her rug, KAJI has her eyes fixed on the PACK LEADER and PETER as they move about.
KAJI (V.O): Their movements and sounds can signal something exciting, a treat or even a walk.
As they shift their legs, Kaji leans forward, eager for a cue.
kAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can read their expressions and understand their sounds.
Observing.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Is the Pack Leader getting my collar and lesh?
Observing.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, she's moving my carrier cart too!
PACKLEADER: Do you want to have a walk?
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Before my dinner?
Act 2
EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - LATER
Serene view of a river. From the carrier cart, the Pack Leader puts Kaji on the ground.
KAJI (V.O.): Let me shake off the last remants of confinement.
As she does a whole-body shake, her fur ripples like waves.
PACK LEADER: Enjoy your walk, but don't run.
PETER: Yes, she now walks with all the legs, but when she runs, she spares her left leg.
PACK LEADER: She still doesn't have the confidence to use her left leg.
KAJI (V.O.): I can't wait for that leg to join the others.
In quick steps, Kaji reaches a quiet corner.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's time for a break... let me find the perfect spot.
Having sniffed around and found it, Kaji relieves herself.
PETER: Once, twice, thrice...
PACK LEADER: She's now a happy girl.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, I feel a lot lighter than before.
EXT. STREETS - LATER
Kaji, the Pack Leader and Peter reach a crossing with a red light.
PETER: Stop!
Kaji waits at the edge. Later, the light turns green.
PETER: Go!
Kaji leads the Pack Leader and Peter to cross.
KAJI (V.O.): I haven't heard Peter's commands for a long time.
Pausing.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I wasn't allowed to walk on my own, until now.
INT. HOME - EVENING (Today)
Kaji watches the Pack Leader and Peter preparing to leave.
KAJI (V.O.): We often go out around this time, but...
Kaji watches their legs disappearing.
INT. HOME - NIGHT
Food on the table. Peter sees Kaji sitting in a chair.
PETER: Did you bring her up?
PACK LEADER: No, she jumped up herself.
Passing a treat to Kaji, the Pack Leader remarks.
PACK LEADER: We've to skip the walk...I'm too tired.
KAJI (V.O): But I've been staying home all day.
Discreetly, Peter then passes a few treats to Kaji.
KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've to treat them as near-substitutes.
Act 3
INT. HOME - NIGHT
Eyes half-closed, Kaji nestles comfortably on her rug again.
KAJI (V.O): Healing is a collective effort. Love propels progress, much like legs allow movement.
Pausing.
KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Every step I take on these legs of love brings me closer to healing.
Thinking.
KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): They remind me that with every movement, I'm not just recovering - I'm rediscovering joy!
FADE OUT
THE END
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