Christmas Streaks

FADE IN

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2. Act 1 

4. INT. LIVING ROOM - 09:30

6. Sitting on a sofa. PETER focuses on hand-held devices beside him. The screens show Duolingo apps.

8. PETER (V.O): Alright, time to maintain my streaks.

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10. Peter clicks through the lessons, speaking the words, phrases and sentences out loud in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Korean and Japanese.

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12. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Although not perfect, I'm progress well. I don't used up my "Hearts" anymore.

14. Later, Peter checks the time.

16. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I've to go swimming now. The pool will close at 12:00 noon. I won't neglect my health on any day.

18. Pausing.

20. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): As my wife and I would take our pet to the hairdresser at 2.00pm, I'd only visit Alfred in the evening.

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22. Act 2  

24. INT. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL - 11:30

26. Peter is swimming lap after lap.

28. PETER (V.O.): Swimming in indoor swimming pool is safe. I don't have to worry that I might be drowned or getting hypothermia.

30. SOMEONE bumps into Peter. A repeat.

32. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's what I don't like.

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34. INT. SAIZERIYA - 12:30

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36. Peter is enjoying Escargots with Herbs and Butter.

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38. PETER (V.O.): This has been my favourite appetizer.

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40. Eating.

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42. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've tried Escargots in different places at different times in France. But they can't be compared with the cooking here.

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44. Eating Mushroom Chicken Doria.

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46. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The baked stuff here are all very delicious.

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48. Checking the time.

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50. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've to finish quick...My wife and I will take our pet to her hairdresser in a few minutes.

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52. EXT. PET HAIRDRESSER - 15:00

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54. Carrying KAJI, the family pet, Peter's WIFE gets inside Peter' s car.

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56. WIFE: She's now a flagrant dog again!

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58. Peter wife sniffs Kaji's fur as Peter drives away.

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60. WIFE (Cont'd). Since she broke the ligament of her left leg, today's the first time we take her to the hairdresser.

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62. PETER: Have you told her hairdresser that she has just recovered from her surgery?

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64. WIFE: Yes, of course.

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66. INT. BEDROOM - 15:30

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68. Peter reclines in bed, eyes closed, resting.

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70. PETER (V.O.): I feel tired...Have I swum too much?...Is it just a sign of aging?

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72. INT. TUNG WAH HOSPITAL - 18:00

74. Surrounded by monitors, ALFRED sits up in bed. In the presence of Alfred's WIFE, Peter tells Alfred his stories.

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76. ALFRED: ...M...ore.

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78. Peter tells more.

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80. PETER (V.O.): He looks happy especially whenever I'm around.

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82. EXT. STREETS OF HONG KONG - 19:30

84. Peter is rushing towards the Sheung Wan MTR station.

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86. PETER (V.O.): My visit to Alfred has taken longer than I thought. I'm late for the Christmas dinner with my wife.

88. INT. SEN-RYO, APM - 20:00

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90. Peter joins his WIFE.

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92. WIFE: I've ordered an 8-course dinner...

94. As they eat, Peter checks the flight status of CX100: Sydney - HK.

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96. PETER: The plane will land ahead of schedule...our doctor son would have to wait for us at the Airport

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98. PETER (V.O.): My wife won't be happy with that...she can't wait to see him.

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100. Act 3

102. INT. LIVING ROOM - 23:15

104. Peter inserts an AI drawing titled: "Christmas Streaks...." to a draft on his laptop.

106. PETER (V.O): Streaks refer to my language learning and the energetic pace of the festive season. Our younger son is with us at home.

108. Thinking.

110. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I drove fast safely. Welcoming our younger son home is particularly joyful on Christmas night.

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112.  Reflecting.

114.  PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): By being adaptable to circumstances, I can meet and exceed life's demands.

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116. FADE OUT

118. THE END