FADE IN
Act 1
INT. BATHROOM - 22:00 (YESTERDAY)
A MAID ushers PETER inside to see TAI KOU, the family pet turtle.
PETER: Wow! That's unique and magnificent!
We see Tai Kou standing tall, firm and strong with his back claws against the wall.
PETER (V.O.): Staying quiet, he holds his head up high. I like that.
Observing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It isn't the height at which Tai Kou stands. It's how he stands at his height.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Even though he is standing alone.
Peter captures the moment with his smart phone.
Act 2
INT. STUDY - 09:30
Taking out files from a brief case, Peter studies them.
PETER (V.O.): Having a sad time over the loss of Nana, I hate to do this.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Quality time is more valuable than money. I don't want to waste my life.
Studying.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But it's a part-heard case, and so I've to do it.
INT. RESTAURANT - 11:00
Eating dumplings, Peter has his eyes on phone screen images of Nana.
PETER (V.O.): The images should make a good album for Nana's funeral service coming Saturday.
EXT. MTR CABIN - 13:30
In a 3-piece black suit, Peter is having screen time.
PETER (V.O.): For lawyering, no preparation is ever enough.
Peter sees an incoming mail.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, it's New Year Greetings from the former DG of AIPPI.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I always remember him. He was my last official guest and we talked about sound marks.
Smiling. Peter types his reply: You make my day! Then, Peter discovers something.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, I've missed the station where I need to get off.
INT. OFFICE - 14:10
Appearing. Peter sees no one at the reception. Investigating, Peter sees STAFF gathering at an open space.
PETER (V.O.): Oh they're having a Christmas party. But I come here working...
MONTAGE OF PETER'S COURT APPEARANCE
A. Standing, Peter calls WITNESSES.
B. Standing, Peter examines witnesses.
C. Standing, Peter submits before the BENCH.
END MONTAGE
INT. MTR CABIN - 17:45
Crowded. Peter is standing. We hear an announcement encouraging passengers to give their seats to the elderly...
PETER (V.O.): They even compete with me...
Standing tall.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's Okay. While grieving, there's not much difference between standing and sitting.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Accepting, absorbing and enduring are challenging.
EXT. STREET - 18:15
Nightfall. Peter is walking towards an estate.
PETER (V.O.): Nana's absence is like the dark sky, spreading over everything.
Act 3
INT. BEDROOM - 22:30
Sitting in a corner, Peter is checking turtle images on screen.
PETER (V.O.): Against all odds, Tai Kou stands up and stands tall.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I should stand out by loving deeper and smiling wider.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Standing tall just the way I'm supposed to be.
THE END
FADE OUT
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