My Investigations

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. RESTAURANT - 13:30

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7. Seated by himself, PETER reads the menu.

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9. PETER (V.O.): I haven't had Vegetable Deluxe with Noodles for several months.

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11. Pausing.

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13. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But fried crispy noodles may cause sore throat. I've to submit in court after lunch.

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15. Peter inquires with a STAFF, referring the dish in the menu.

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17. PETER: Do you do flat rice noodles?

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19. STAFF: Oh, I'll go and check.

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21. Soon, the staff returns nodding. And later, the dish is put on the table.

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23. PETER (V.O.): I deserve it as I've done my investigations.

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25. Act 2

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27. FLASHBACK

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29. INT. STUDY - 23:00 (Yesterday)

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31. Peter has finished watching some video clips.

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33. PETER (V.O.): I'm pretty well prepared, except that I haven't done crime scene investigation.

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35. Pausing.

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37. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It isn't a must. But it helps present a case.

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39. Recalling.

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41. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Last time, I did crime scene investigation and the accused was convicted for trafficking in dangerous drugs.

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43. Pausing.

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45. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The crime scene of my case in hand isn't far away from the court.

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47. INT. MALL - 08:30

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49. We see Peter walking around an enclosed area.

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51. PETER (V.O.): It hasn't opened yet.

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53. Observing.

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55. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's better than not having come here at all.

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57. INT. OFFICE - 09:00

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59. Peter is chatting with an ASSISTANT.

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61. PETER: I meant to decline the brief.

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63. ASSISTANT: Why?

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65. PETER: I'm still working having formally retired nine years ago.

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67. ASSISTANT: But you don't have any problem in practising.

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69. PETER: Having worked with you a couple of times, I still have to ask about your name today!

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71. MONTAGE OF PETER'S COURT APPEARANCE

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73. A. Peter examines a WITNESS, referring some video clips.

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75. B. After cross-examination, Peter re-examines the witness.

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77. C. The Court rules there's a case to answer.

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79. RETURN TO PRESENT

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81. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Before lunch, I've done crime scene investigation again. The place is now open, and I've a better interpretation of the circumstances.

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83. Pausing.

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85. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): To prove the guilty mind of a person beyond reasonable doubt is always a challenge.

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87. Recalling.

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89. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Even god doesn't know the evil of mankind. I learned this saying when I did Criminal Law in 1982.

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91. Pausing.

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93. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Is a person's mind subject to external analysis?

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95. Pausing.

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97. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Condemn before investigating is a high form of ignorance though.

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99. Act 3

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101. INT. RESTAUARANT - CONTINUOUS

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103. Peter is having his Vegetable Deluxe with flat rice noodles.

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105. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's by doubting that I investigate. I doubt who and what am I.

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107. Pausing.

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109. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In my life, I follow a path knowing where it leads.

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111. Pausing.

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113. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): By investigations, I might discern the truth. And if not, I won't waste the distinct capacity of being human.

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115. Peter is in thoughts.

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117. FADE OUT

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119. THE END