FADE IN.
Act 1
INT. BEDROOM - 5:30am
Peter wakes up.
PETER (V.O.): My body doesn't know that I don't have to appear in court today.
EXT. OFFICES - 9:30am
Peter's deep-blue saloon car arrives at the entrance. Peter's WIFE gets off.
PETER (V.O.) Today is Friday. But I've already finished my court work of the week.
INT. ESTATE CAR PARK#1 - 10am
Having parked his car near a silver coupe, Peter goes to start up the coupe.
PETER (V.O.): I haven't driven it for weeks now. I need to start it up to prevent electronic and mechanical issues.
Peter drives the coupe out of the parking lot and then parks it again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It needs exercises. Sitting all the time is no good.
Act 2
INT. ESTATE CAR PARK#2 - 10.30am
Peter starts up a red couple.
PETER (V.O.): I got it back from the car repairer just yesterday night.
Peter drives it out swiftly.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): After getting a roadworthy certificate, I still have the car's conditions enhanced.
EXT. PETROL-FILLING STATION - 11am
STAFF#1 is serving Peter's red coupe.
PETER (V.O.): The fuel tank is nearly empty. Having quenched its thirst, my 32-year old coupe is still full of energy.
EXT - ROADS TO NT - 11.15am to 12.15pm
Sunny. Peter's coupe is cruising the highways.
PETER (V.O.): How nice it is!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): While too much court work aren't fun, the pocket money earned enable me to maintain my old cars with ease.
EXT/INT. PETER'S NT HOUSE - 12:30pm
Having parked his car by the roadside, Peter opens the gate at the front garden.
PETER (V.O.): The green grass is so pleasant under the sun!
Peter goes inside his house.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I want to make my NT home habitable again.
Peter walks up to the bathroom on 1/F.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): One task is to fix a lamp.
Taking out the lamp shade, Peter unscrews a black light bulb.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's a simple task. I should have done this months ago.
Peter then washes the lamp shade.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Perhaps, I should dry it under the sun.
Going back to the garden, Peter places the wet lamp shade on the green glass.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I sense something.
After awhile, Peter changes a light bulb and tests the lighting before re-fixing the lamp shade.
INT. ITAMOMO RESTAURANT - 2:30pm
Lakeside and cosy. Fish and chips, and coffee are put on the table.
PETER (V.O.): I love to have lunch here now.
As Peter finds an angle to capture the scene, he spills his coffee all over the place. He seeks help from STAFF#2.
PETER: I'm very sorry.
Staff#2, having cleaned up the mess, serves Peter with another cup of coffee.
PETER (V.O.): So very pleasant.
When he leaves, Peter tips Staff#2.
Act 3
INT. PETER'S NT HOUSE - 3:30pm-7:00pm
Walking upstairs and downstairs, inside and outside of rooms, Peter cleans and clears the spaces and stuff.
PETER (V.O.): To be simple is a complicated skill.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Anyhow, I've done enough. Pretty tired too.
EXT. ROADS TO CITY - 7.00am-8.00pm
Driving a numeric-blue SMART car, Peter listens to music.
PETER (V.O.): To make it simple, I haven't changed the discs for 18 years.
INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT
Peter goes to bed.
PETER (V.O.): That's how I relax, refresh and recharge myself on a Friday,
FADE OUT.
THE END
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