
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