The Fruit of Friendship

Peter K F Cheung SBS

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FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDY - 10:30
PETER puts aside his iPad Minis.
PETER (V.O.): I've done my daily quests in Portuguese, German and Korean already.
Peter grabs his goggles.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Today, I've got to swim in the morning session, as my wife and I will pay a visit to Alfred in the afternoon.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I fixed the visit yesterday. My wife had just finished her exam in Korean.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And the visit, my wife and I would dine in La Serene in Sogo.
We see Peter looking wide-eyed, his expression full of anticipation.
Act 2
EXT. MTR STATION, SAI YING PUN - 16:00
At Exit B1, Peter and his WIFE queue at a minibus stand, each carrying a bag of fruit.
PETER (V.O.): I believe Alfred's wife waited here twice a day to go home when his husband was hospitalized.
EXT. LYTTELTON ROAD, MID-LEVELS - 16:15
Peter and his wife get off from a minibus.
PETER: Where's Park View Court?
WIFE: Right here!
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.): When I was studying at HKU from 1981-1985, I drove to the University and the last part of the journey involved turning onto Lyttelton Road.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): At the end of the Road leading to HKU's West Gate, there're a few metered parking lots and I'd park my coupe there.
Peter gazes at Park View Court.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I never paid much attention to the buildings along the way.
INT. ALFRED'S HOME - LATER
Spacious. Welcomed by Alfred's WIFE, Peter and his wife step inside and find Alfred sitting in a chair.
PETER: We've brought some fruit with us.
They then take a seat on either side of Alfred.
PETER: Hi Alfred! You look great!
PETER'S WIFE: Much better than you're at the hospital.
Alfred smiles faintly, as they take turns holding his left hand.
PETER (V.O.): Since the stroke, Alfred has lost his ability to move his right hand.
aLFRED'S WIFE: After taking some medication, Alfred has become calm and communicates through gestures rather than words.
Alfred points at the bags of fruit.
Alfred's WIFE: You'd like to have some fruit now?
Alfred nods slightly.
PETER'S WIFE: How about some Mandarin oranges?
Peter's wife takes out a Mandarin orange, peels it, and offers a slice to Alfred, who opens his mouth to accept it.
ALFRED'S WIFE: You should use your own hand.
Later, after sharing slices of pear, Alfred gestures to Peter's wife and then points in the direction of the corridor.
ALFRED'S WIFE: To go to the washroom right?
As Alfred gives a slight nod, Peter's wife stands up, followed closely by Peter. When they return, Alfred's wife gently inquires about his frail husband.
ALFRED'S WIFE: Do you want to go as well?
As Alfred nods, his wife calls for two domestic HELPERS to support him on either side.
PETER (V.O.): Alfred always prioritizes the interest of me and my family above his own.
The helpers hand Alfred a walking stick, and together, they proceed at a slow pace toward the restroom.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I understand how discouraging it can be for Alfred who used to be an enthusiastic runner.
Later, they pose for photos together, before waving goodbye to each other.
Act 3
INT. STUDY - 22:30
Peter inserts an AI drawing titled: "The Fruit of Friendship..." to a draft on his laptop.
PETER (V.O): The true reflection comes from an old friend, not from any mirror.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Friendship is the fruit of the mighty tree; it flourishes with time and care.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): In the garden of friendship, love blossoms as the sweetest fruit.
FADE OUT
END

The Fruit of Friendship

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