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Time To Enjoy

Peter Kam Fai Cheung SBS

FADE IN:

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EXT. CAR - DAY

Rainy. PETER reads an advert in his phone. We see: "What's money worth if you don't have time to enjoy it..."

PETER (V.O.)

How true...

A notification sound. Peter checks it: "Just got news that Duffy had passed away before the Chinese New Year in Mauritius. He was 82." Peter looks stunned.

FLASHBACK

INT. HIGH COURT - DAY (AUG 31, 1985)

Packed. JOE DUFFY (50s), robed and wigged, addresses the robed and wigged presiding JUDGE (50s). Peter (30s) and other eight BARRISTERS, all robed and wigged, sit at the bar. All eyes focus on Peter.

END FLASHBACK

PETER (V.O.)

Yes, Joe moved me...He

was the Director of Public

Prosecutions (1984-1986).

I remember his Scottish

accent.

FLASHBACK

INT. RESTAURANT- DAY (SEPT, 1985)

Joe Duffy talks to a GROUP including Peter over a meal.

DUFFY

I bet that in five years,

all of you would have

left the Attorney

General's chambers...

END FLASHBACK

PETER (V.O.)

I thought about leaving,

but my career developed

well...

FLASHBACK

INT. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS - DAY (WINTER, 1985)

A seminar. Joe Duffy talks to a big GROUP.

END FLASHBACK

PETER (V.O.)

Yes, he was sharing how

to present the evidence

in a homicide case. Later,

he joined the bench.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd)

He was in Mauritius. He

must have enjoyed the

remainder of his time

there.

Pausing.

PETER(V.O.)(Cont'd)

He lived the average life-

span... How far am I away

from 82?

Peter does his mental calculations and engages in deep thoughts. He taps his phone to reply: "I'm sad to find that around the time we talked about him, he might be going. Is there telepathy?"

PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd)

Yes, our lunch conversations

turned to Joe. That was on

Jan 31. Life has its mysterious

ways.

INT - SWIMMING POOL - DAY

Peter rests by the pool wall.

PETER (V.O.)

I've done 40 laps. I'm

doing better and better

in all my swimming styles.

More importantly, I try

to add years to my

life.

INT. LIBRARY - DAY

Peter reads the front-page small prints.

PETER (V.O.)

I think I can still contribute

to the Greater Bay Area

development linking IP

with finance. That's how

I can add life to my years!

EXT. OCEAN PARK - DAY

Sunshine. Peter and his WIFE act like tourists, capturing photos here and there.

PETER

The last time I was here,

our children were kids...

Today, you can get in

free.

WIFE

(Passing a ticket)

Your complimentary

one is here - from your

elder daughter.

As they get in, Peter opens his wet umbrella to block the sun's ray for his wife and him.

INT. TUXEDOS RESTAURANT - DAY

Peter and his wife enjoy simple food and drinks, watching penguins swimming in a water tank just next to their table.

PETER (V.O.)

For the first time, we

put aside our chores,

and have lunch here.

Peter finds an angle and takes a few photos.

INT- MALL - NIGHT

As his wife and their two DAUGHTERS shop around, we see Peter posing some Ocean Park photos on Google Maps and Facebook.

INT- STUDY - NIGHT

Facing his smart phone, Peter records his guitar playing and singing.

PETER (V.O.)

Today is Chinese Lantern

Festival. I got a song that

I and others like. This

upbeat version represents

my mood.

He then shares the music video over What'sApp and Facebook.

INT. SITTING ROOM - NIGHT

Relaxing on a sofa with his wife and two daughters, Peter checks a notification and sees a comment against a posted photo: "Happiness". Looking at his family members, Peter smiles.

FADE OUT. The End

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