FADE IN
Act 1
INT. RESTAURANT - 13:30
Seated by himself, PETER reads the menu.
PETER (V.O.): I haven't had Vegetable Deluxe with Noodles for several months.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But fried crispy noodles may cause sore throat. I've to submit in court after lunch.
Peter inquires with a STAFF, referring the dish in the menu.
PETER: Do you do flat rice noodles?
STAFF: Oh, I'll go and check.
Soon, the staff returns nodding. And later, the dish is put on the table.
PETER (V.O.): I deserve it as I've done my investigations.
Act 2
FLASHBACK
INT. STUDY - 23:00 (Yesterday)
Peter has finished watching some video clips.
PETER (V.O.): I'm pretty well prepared, except that I haven't done crime scene investigation.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It isn't a must. But it helps present a case.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Last time, I did crime scene investigation and the accused was convicted for trafficking in dangerous drugs.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The crime scene of my case in hand isn't far away from the court.
INT. MALL - 08:30
We see Peter walking around an enclosed area.
PETER (V.O.): It hasn't opened yet.
Observing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's better than not having come here at all.
INT. OFFICE - 09:00
Peter is chatting with an ASSISTANT.
PETER: I meant to decline the brief.
ASSISTANT: Why?
PETER: I'm still working having formally retired nine years ago.
ASSISTANT: But you don't have any problem in practising.
PETER: Having worked with you a couple of times, I still have to ask about your name today!
MONTAGE OF PETER'S COURT APPEARANCE
A. Peter examines a WITNESS, referring some video clips.
B. After cross-examination, Peter re-examines the witness.
C. The Court rules there's a case to answer.
RETURN TO PRESENT
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Before lunch, I've done crime scene investigation again. The place is now open, and I've a better interpretation of the circumstances.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): To prove the guilty mind of a person beyond reasonable doubt is always a challenge.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Even god doesn't know the evil of mankind. I learned this saying when I did Criminal Law in 1982.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Is a person's mind subject to external analysis?
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Condemn before investigating is a high form of ignorance though.
Act 3
INT. RESTAUARANT - CONTINUOUS
Peter is having his Vegetable Deluxe with flat rice noodles.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's by doubting that I investigate. I doubt who and what am I.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In my life, I follow a path knowing where it leads.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): By investigations, I might discern the truth. And if not, I won't waste the distinct capacity of being human.
Peter is in thoughts.
FADE OUT
THE END
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