April Fools

1. FADE IN.

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT

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7. PETER slides to one side of the bed and then to the other.

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9. PETER (V.O.): I haven't had any coffee today. I'm just too excited that swimming pools will reopen tomorrow.

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11. Pausing.

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13. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I wonder whether I'd swim before or after driving my wife to work.

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15. INT. BEDROOM - EARLY MORNING

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17. Peter rolls over in bed.

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19. PETER (V.O.): I think it's better that I only swim after I've driven my wife to work.

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21. Peter sleeps again.

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23. EXT. ROADS - MORNING

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25. Peter is driving his wife.

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27. Act 2

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29. INT. HOME - LATE MORNING

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31. Peter is packing his swimming gears.

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33. PETER (V.O.): It's been months since I last swam. I prefer swimming to running as I began to feel joint pain.

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35. Peter puts on his swimming brief.

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37. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can't wait.

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39. EXT. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL - LATER

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41. Arriving. Pretty quiet. Gates are closed.

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43. PETER (V.O.): OMG! Still closed!

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45. Peter reads a notice nearby.

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47. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd). Opening from April 2!

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49. Peter sees SOMEONE arriving.

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51. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd). I heard from the news days ago that swimming pools are opening today.

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53. Peter sees that Someone reading another notice at another spot.

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55. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Making me a fool on April Fools day! And. I'm not alone!

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57. Pausing.

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59. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Perhaps, this indoor-swimming pool has to make some arrangement.

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61. Pausing.

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63. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): As I'm fully prepared, let me go to a public beach.

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65. EXT. GOLD COAST - NOON

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67. Peter arrives in his SMART car.

69. PETER (V.O.): Oh, there're vacant parking lots. Today isn't a holiday...

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71. Peter then sees the nearby changing room is still being sealed off.

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73. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh dear, since I'm here, I'll get off to see if I could enter the beach...

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75. Peter walks towards the beach.

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77. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): No luck. I don't want to breach the law.

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79. Peter sees other VISITORS, carrying swimming gadgets.

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81. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, we're April fools.

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83. Smiling, Peter takes a selfie.

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85. EXT. ROADS - LATER

87. Driving. Peter listens to the radio.

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89. PETER (V.O.): Oh the Court has delivered its verdict on a high-profile case today.

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91. Listening.

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93. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The Court has found that the case was proved beyond any reasonable doubt.

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95. Listening.

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97. 'PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, the defendants' defence was that they're just leading participants in the unlawful assembly out of Victoria Park to avoid overcrowding.

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99. Smiling.

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101. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The facts speak for themselves.

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103. Act 3

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105. INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT

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107. Sitting in bed, Peter is reflecting.

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109. PETER (V.O.): I know I lack the essential attributes as a politician.

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111. Pausing.

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113. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe everything and trust everyone. I've my values and I tell the truth.

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115. Pausing.

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117. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Do I have to change my practice at least on April Fool's Day?

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119. Pausing.

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121. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't want to become the King of fools even for a day.

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123. Pondering,.

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125. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Anyway, Happy April Fool's Day to me!

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127. FADE OUT.

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129. THE END