FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDY - 09:30
Tapping What's App, PETER sees an image of an adorable couple in front of a Georgian architecture with the subtitle "Hot Day in Cambridge".
PETER (V.O.): It's from my friend of 40 years.
Checking the sending time of the photo, Peter sees 3.30am
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's 8:30 pm UK time. They might be having desserts.
Peter types his reply on screen.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The last time I visited UK was summer 2019.
Inserting a photo of an estate under the grey sky, Peter types on screen "A typhoon has come and gone".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If one has experienced typhoons for 40 years, would one miss them?
Peter takes a look of the files around him.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've a professional task to do. I don't want to spoil anybody's weekend.
Act 2
MONTAGE OF PETER'S PROFESSIONAL WORK
A. Peter examines the files.
B. Peter types on his laptop.
C. Peter makes a call.
D. Peter checks his draft.
E. A wall clock indicates: 1:30pm.
END MONTAGE
PETER (V.O.) : Done! I've earned my lunch.
EXT. ESTATE PARK - 14:00
Blue sky and green trees. Jogging along a track, Peter stops to capture a photo.
PETER (V.O.): I jog here nearly everyday. And I always see something different.
INT. MALL RESTAURANT - 14:15
Enjoying a noodle set, Peter takes a look of CUSTOMERS eating near him.
PETER (V.O.): I believe the eating-in restrictions will be tightened again.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If Hong Kong isn't seeking herd immunity, public service may also be affected.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I've to renew the licences of two cars within weeks; or I'll have to re-do the car-worthiness testing again.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Car management is a lot of work and I've been doing these myself for over 20 years.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): What if I get COVID?
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My friend parted his cars just days before returning to UK for good.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): We had a casual farewell meal before that.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): It's been over a year now. Good to know my learned friend is enjoying life with his pretty wife.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I knew he was attached to Oxford. I suppose they're visiting Cambridge for a change.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): What connected us initially was HKU. In 1982, he was a young law lecturer and I was a mature student.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Then one thing leads to another.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): He remains academic. But I've no more mandate to do legal policy.
Act 3
INT. STUDY - 19:00
Looking at the 2023 car licence labels beside him, Peter looks pleased.
PETER (V.O.): Having done little tasks timely, I feel merry as if my soul is refreshed.
Tapping What's App, Peter sees his friend's photo again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Despite the distance, true friends are never apart in heart.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And a sweet friendship can't be blown away by typhoons.
THE END
FADE OUT
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