Kaji: Weathering Fear

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. BEDROOM - DAY

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7. Wind and rain are raging outside. KAJI, curling up tightly against the PACK LEADER and PETER in bed, is trembling.

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9. KAJI (V.O.): I can't control myself.

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11. Sensing it, Peter looks worried.

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13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, Peter notices I need help.

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15. Peter reaches out to Kaji and pets her gently.

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17. PETER: It's okay. I'm here.

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19. We hear the wind howling.

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21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I'm shaking all over.

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23. Peter wraps his arms around Kaji, calming her.

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25. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I like it.

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27. Act 2

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29. INT. LIVING ROOM - LATER

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31. Reaching into a cupboard, the Pack Leader selects a sizable meaty bone. Kaji looks on.

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33. KAJI (V.O.): That's magnificent!

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35. PACK LEADER: Weathering fear, you've to be distracted from the inclement weather.

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37. We see Kaji sniffing the aroma.

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39. KAJI (V.O.): Wow, it promises a very satisfying chew!

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41. Peter looks on smilingly.

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43. PETER: Good for you!

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45. PACK LEADER (to Kaji): But you must earn the big treat!

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47. The Pack Leader raises the bone slightly above Kaji's head.

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49. KAJI (V.O.): I've to beg, right?

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51. Immediately and charmingly, Kaji stands with her hind legs and extends her front paws forward. Her anticipating eyes remain fixed on the bone.

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53. PACK LEADER: That's it. Good girl!

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55. Carefully, the Pack Leader places the bone into Kaji's waiting mouth.

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57. KAJI (V.O.): Yes! It's mine!

59. The Pack Leader and Peter watch Kaji settling down in a sofa corner to enjoy her chews.

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61. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I didn't expect the windfall.

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63. PETER: It should be a delicious shield for awhile.

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65. Having finished her treat, Kaji sees Peter talking to the Pack Leader.

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67. KAJI (V.O.): Are we going out?

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69. Recalling.

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71. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yesterday afternoon, I saw Peter going out with the family turtle.

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73. Recalling.

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75. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I thought my turn would come soon, but we didn't go out.

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77. MONTAGE OF WHAT HAPPENDED YESTERDAY

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79. A. Evening. When the Pack Leader returns, she looks tired.

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81. B. Later. The Pack Leader and MAID are busy inside the kitchen.

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83. C. Night. The Pack Leader and some Gang MEMBERS talk to images on screen.

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85. END MONTAGE

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87. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I won't insisting on going out today.

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89. Pausing.

91. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I prefer to stay in my safe space.

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93. Kaji hides in a sofa corner filled with cushions, far away from the windows.

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95. PETER: Let me protect you.

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97. Joining Kaji, Peter treats part of Kaji's body as his pillow.

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99. KAJI (V.O.): He ain't heavy. But I can't run away from my fear.

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101. Act 3

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103. INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT

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105. Kaji leaps up onto the bed.

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107. KAJI (V.O.): Can I face my fear and rise?

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109. Pausing.

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111. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The Pack Leader and Peter appreciate that weathering fear isn't an overnight process.

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113. Kaji settles down at her chosen spot.

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115. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): With their support, I may drift into a state of calm rest tonight.

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117. FADE OUT

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119. THE END