
FADE IN:
INT. STUDY - DAY
PETER picks up a call.
CALLER (O.S.)
Mr Cheung, the Duty
Lawyer Service has
called to remind your
appearance in Fanling
tomorrow.
PETER
Thank you!
PETER (V.O.)
Good service! My first
assignment there can't
be bad.
Reading a report, Peter is in thoughts.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
If probation is not
recommended, the
sentencing option might
either be relatively lenient
or relatively harsh...
INT. LAW LIBRARY - DAY
Books on a desk, Peter examines the small prints.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Even tool books don't
suggest any other
possible options.
Peter shrugs his shoulders.
EXT. TRAIN - DAY
Glasses on his forehead, Peter dressed in a dark suit, reads some small prints attentively. And we hear an announcement: "The next station is Sheung Shui".
PETER (V.O.)
Oh, I was so preoccupied to solve the problem and
couldn't hear Fanling at
all!
He checks his watch.
EXT. FANLING STATION - DAY
At an Exit, Peter taps Google Maps on his phone and then follows the visual and verbal directions.
PETER (V.O.)
Yes, that's the way, I
can't leave it to chance.
INT. COURT LOBBY - DAY
As Peter checks signs, STAFF#1 uses hand signal to direct his way.
PETER (V.O.)
The staff seems to know
where I'm heading. I'm
still early although I've
to return to Fanling from
Sheung Shui.
INT. OFFICE - DAY
Peter, STAFF#2 and a MAN are inside a room, discussing.
PETER (V.O.)
In the circumstances,
there's no harm to
try to ask again.
Finishing, Peter stands up and shakes hands with the man.
INT. COURT - DAY
Wearing a smiling face, Peter exits with staff#2.
PETER (V.O.)
I got what I want on
behalf of the client!
INT. RESTAURANT - DAY
While having some rice wrapped in lotus leaves, Peter reflects on something.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Sentencing principles aim at retribution,
deterrence, rehabilitation
and reparation.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I believe I've played my
role reasonably well,
given the circumstances.
Peter enjoys his ice green tea leisurely.
INT. MALL JUNCTIONS - DAY
Peter hesitates as to which direction he should take. Then we hear a LADY calling: "Director!" Peter follows the sound sources and sees a lady in a dark green dress.
PETER
(Surprised)
Oh, its you!
LADY
(Excited)
Yes! I haven't mistaken!
I couldn't imagine
bumping into you here
in Fanling!
PETER
How did you spot me
among the crowd?
LADY
Few people wear suits
in Fanling. They're
probably lawyers. And
then my thought of
association!
PETER
It's been years since we
last met...
They chat happily as they walk in the same direction.
EXT. STATION - DAY
Peter waits at a platform, looking very pleased.
PETER (V.O.)
It's a bonus to me
meeting up with my
former intern in Fanling
unexpectedly. I love
such chance encounters.
FLASHBACK
INT. AIRPORT - NIGHT
Peter arrives at the Departure Hall. Then he hears a friendly shout from a distance. Following the sound source, Peter sees
a happy young lady limping into his sight.
PETER
Hi! What happened
to your leg? You don't
have to do this!
RETURN TO PRESENT
PETER (V.O.)
That's a scene I'd never
forget. If she didn't
make an extra effort,
I might have missed
her among the crowd.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)
She's always so energetic
and warm - like a fan of
someone. That's the type
of person people want to
engage! Playing cool or
waiting for something to
happen doesn't work.
Peter takes a selfie with the Station sign before boarding a train.
FADE OUT. The End