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TOXIC ROMANCE

Written by
Kevin Liu

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INT. APARTMENT: KITCHEN - MORNING
(Song: Marian Anderson - By the Waters of Minnetonka)
Close-up on coffee brewing into a pot. LISA, a young woman
wearing shorts and a casual T-shirt, grabs the pot and begins
to pour coffee into a cup.
Lisa opens a cupboard and grabs a container of sugar and a
container of creamer, then places them on the kitchen
counter. She pours sugar and creamer into the cup of coffee,
mixing it with a spoon.
Lisa places the containers of sugar and creamer back into the
cupboard. She quickly looks over her shoulders, towards the
kitchen entrance, before reaching for a nearly empty vinegar
bottle on the top shelf.
Lisa carefully drips several drops from the vinegar bottle
into the coffee cup and neatly places the bottle back in the
corner of the top shelf.
Lisa carries the cup of coffee into the living room, stirring
it as she walks.
INT. APARTMENT: LIVING ROOM - MORNING
A man dressed in sweats and a casual shirt, DAVID, mid 20s,
is seen lying on the living room couch, one hand placed on
his forehead, the other resting on his stomach. Lisa
approaches David, placing the cup of coffee on a table in
front of him.
Lisa finds room on the couch and sits beside David to examine
his pale face.
Close-up on David’s face as he slowly opens his darkened
eyes, acknowledging Lisa’s presence.
LISA
How do you feel?
DAVID
Worse than yesterday.
Lisa places her hands on David’s forehead, checking his
temperature.
LISA
Are you going to call in sick
again?

2.

DAVID
I can’t. I have to talk about my
transfer with the boss today.
Lisa looks at David with a slight look of disapproval.
LISA
Is this really what you want?
DAVID
I’ve had enough time to think
things through and even though
we’ve had our disagreements, I
think we can still work this out.
LISA
You don’t even know when you’ll be
coming back. How do you expect us
to maintain a marriage if we’re
thousands of miles apart?
DAVID
I’d only have to be in London for
three years, after that I can apply
bacLISA
(interrupting)
You say that as if three years is
not a big deal.
David sits up in position and looks Lisa directly in her
eyes, becoming more focused on the conversation.
DAVID
Lisa, I know you don’t want me to
go, but this is the opportunity
that I need. That we need. I’d be a
fool to turn it down.
LISA
We don’t need anything more than
what we have now. You’re putting
your career ahead of us and risking
our relationship.
DAVID
I am not.
LISA
I don’t know how you’re so willing
to abandon everything for your own
selfish reasons.

3.

The following scenes (in black and white) will complement
Lisa’s dialogue:
Lisa and David meeting for the first time. Lisa and David
holding hands around a lake. Lisa and David stargazing. David
proposing to Lisa.
LISA (CONT’D)
Have you forgotten about everything
we’ve shared together? Everything
that we’ve built? Do none of these
moments mean anything to you
anymore? You know my mother was
against us getting married, but I
said yes to you because I felt it
in my heart that this was fate.
*Remaining scenes near end of dialogue* - Lisa and David
arguing in living room. Lisa locking herself in the bedroom.
Lisa and David sitting at the dinner table, not speaking or
making eye contact. Lisa and David sitting on the couch, arms
folded and distant from each other.
LISA (CONT’D)
And here I am wondering if I made a
mistake. If you really mean it when
you say you love me or if I’m just
somebody you throw away when
something new comes up.
DAVID
Honey, it’s too early for this. And
I am not abandoning you. We’ve
already discussed this.
LISA
You’ll be breaking your promise if
you leave.
DAVID
(puzzled)
Promise?
Lisa visibly becomes more upset, but refrains from vocally
expressing her disappointment.
LISA
I have to get ready for work.
Lisa gets up from the couch and walks into the bedroom. David
takes a sip from the cup of coffee, then makes his way to the
kitchen.

4.

INT. APARTMENT: KITCHEN - MORNING
David opens a cupboard and takes out a small pill bottle,
swallowing a pill.
Lisa emerges from the bedroom dressed in green nursing
scrubs, carrying a purse over her right shoulder. David
watches as Lisa leaves through the front door, parting
without a word.
David stares at a picture frame on the kitchen counter of
Lisa and himself smiling, when they were younger.
CUT TO:
INT. OFFICE: GRADY’S OFFICE - DAY
David, dressed in casual office attire is seen sitting in a
chair, facing his boss, GRADY, a male dressed in a dress
shirt, tie, and slacks.
GRADY
The contract lasts until the
project is complete and with the
current technological limitations
of Fletcher and the restrictions we
have on outsourcing, you’re looking
at a few years before you’ll be
able to come back to live in the
states. You will, however be
generously compensated.
DAVID
Would I be given any leaves of
absences?
GRADY
After 15 months.
David silently considers his options.
GRADY (CONT’D)
Most people dislike the thought of
being away from their loved ones,
but this would be a great
opportunity for you to move up in
this company, Dave. Not to mention
your residences would be paid for.
DAVID
I’m honored to be given this
opportunity and I gladly accept,
sir.

5.

GRADY
Good to hear.
David’s face winces in pain as he grabs hold of his stomach.
Grady squints as he observes David.
GRADY (CONT’D)
Everything alright, Dave? You don’t
look so good.
DAVID
Just feeling a little under the
weather is all.
Grady hurries the conversation.
GRADY
Well if you’re interested in the
offer, I can begin getting you
prepared for your transfer. Since
you will be working with a
different sector, you need to go
through a screening process before
you can get approved. First step is
a drug test.
DAVID
Not a problem.
Grady looks at David with concern.
GRADY
Why don’t you go get tested in the
infirmary, then take the rest of
the day off. You look like you
could use some rest.
DAVID
Sure thing. Thank you sir.
Grady stands up from his chair and David quickly follows
suit. The two shake hands before parting.
CUT TO:

6.

INT. INFIRMARY - DAY
Close-up on a tray of several clear containers on top of a
counter. David grabs one of the containers and makes his way
to the restroom.
CUT TO:
INT. RESTROOM - DAY
David enters a single-use restroom and locks the door.
Holding the container, he stands in front of the toilet. He
begins to gag, then vomits into the toilet bowl.
CUT TO:
INT. APARTMENT: KITCHEN

- EVENING

A pot of noodles boils over the stove. Lisa is seen preparing
dinner, cutting stalks of celery with a knife. David wearily
walks through the front door, disheveled. Lisa turns to look
at David.
LISA
So what did you tell your boss?
David walks towards the couch, ignoring Lisa. Lisa steps out
of the kitchen to examine David.
INT. APARTMENT: LIVING ROOM - EVENING
David sits down on the couch, head swaying from dizziness.
Lisa takes notice of David’s abnormal condition.
LISA
David? Everything okay?
Lisa walks towards David and sits beside him on the couch.
David breathes heavily as his head hangs low. She puts her
hand on his shoulder, in concern.
LISA (CONT’D)
David?
DAVID
I think I’m getting worse.
LISA
Have you taken your pills?

7.

DAVID
Not since this morning.
LISA
Here, why don’t you lie down and
relax? I’ll go get your them for
you.
Lisa helps David into a comfortable position on the couch
before making her way to the kitchen.
INT. APARTMENT: KITCHEN - EVENING
Lisa grabs a glass and begins to fill it with water, then
opens a cupboard to retrieve David’s pill bottle. She opens
another cupboard and reaches for a vinegar bottle on the top
shelf.
INT. APARTMENT: LIVING ROOM - EVENING
Lisa sits beside David on the couch, setting the glass of
water on the table. She opens the pill bottle and takes out a
pill, handing it to David.
LISA
Here.
Lisa gives David the glass of water and David swallows the
pill.
LISA (CONT’D)
I don’t get what’s wrong, honey.
David breathes forcefully, sweat developing over his
forehead.
DAVID
My stomachs hurting real bad.
Lisa grabs hold of David’s hand.
LISA
I knew you shouldn’t have went to
work today. The doctor said you
should get as much rest as
possible.
DAVID
I know. I’m sorry dear.
LISA
Did you accept the job?

8.

DAVID
Yes.
Lisa stares at David.
LISA
Well we’ll talk about that later.
You should get some sleep.
Lisa grabs a blanket and covers it over David.
FADE TO:
MONTAGE:
INT. APARTMENT - DAY/NIGHT
(Song: Marion Harris - After You’ve Gone)
Lisa begins taking care of David, nursing him to better
health. As scenes go on, the two become more attached with
Lisa’s caretaking, but David’s health further deteriorates.
Scenes consist of Lisa preparing meals and drinks for David,
giving David medication, helping David walk to the
bedroom/restroom, checking David’s temperature/applying an
ice-pack, stroking David’s hair, holding David, helping David
become comfortable before resting, David sleeping in Lisa’s
lap.
CUT TO:
INT. APARTMENT: BEDROOM - MORNING
Moderately dark room. The steam from a humidifier fills the
air as heavy, forced breaths are heard in the background.
David is seen lying on a mattress with a pained look on his
face.
The sound of Lisa’s footsteps are heard as she walks into the
room, holding a cup of tea and a bottle of pills. Sunlight
radiates David’s face as Lisa opens the window curtains,
highlighting his dry, cracked lips and under-eye bags. David
slowly opens his eyes.
LISA
Good morning sweetheart.
David takes a moment to register Lisa’s voice. He motions his
head towards her and manages a slight smile.

9.

LISA (CONT’D)
I made you some herbal tea. How are
you feeling?
Lisa kneels besides David and places the tea beside him. She
opens the pill bottle and gives David a pill. David struggles
as he sits up in a comfortable position.
DAVID
(weakly)
Terrible.
LISA
I’m sorry for waking you. Just
wanted to make sure you took your
pills before work.
David swallows the pill.
DAVID
Lisa, can we talk for a minute?
LISA
Sure, what’s up?
Lisa sits on the bed, facing David.
DAVID
I’ve done a lot of thinking these
past few days and you were right,
I’m a selfish fool to even consider
my career as being a priority over
you. I feel like I’ve been blind
this whole time and forgotten how
much you really mean to me. You are
the most important person in my
life and I don’t want to do
anything to risk our relationship.
Lisa’s face lights up.
DAVID (CONT’D)
So I decided to decline the
transfer and stay here with you.
LISA
You’re not just saying this because
today’s our anniversary are you?
DAVID
No, I truly mean it.
LISA
Have you told your boss yet?

10.

DAVID
Not yet. I’ll give him a call soon.
LISA
You have no idea how happy this
makes me! I love you.
DAVID
I love you too dear.
The two lovingly embrace. David’s phone begins to ring. He
retrieves it and glances at the phone screen.
DAVID (CONT’D)
My boss is calling me.
Lisa silently nods in acknowledgement. David answers the
phone.
DAVID (CONT’D)
Hello, Dave speaking.
Lisa gets up from the bed and begins to dress herself in
nursing scrubs.
DAVID (CONT’D)
Hey Grady, I’m not feeling so well.
How about yourself?
(beat)
That’s good. Right. Uh huh. Mhm.
Oh?
David’s tone becomes more stern as his mouth droops in
confusion. Lisa takes notice.
DAVID (CONT’D)
To be honest sir, I decided I
didn’t want the offer anymore, but
I don’t understand, there has to be
a mistake.
(beat)
Okay. Okay. Hmm okay. Well thanks
very much sir.
(beat)
Right, I’ll speak with you soon.
Take care.
David hangs up the phone. Lisa stares at David.
LISA
What happened?

11.

DAVID
I was rejected the offer.
Apparently I failed the screening
process.
LISA
How could that be?
DAVID
I don’t know. Maybe my credentials
weren’t good enough.
LISA
But you’re one of the best
employees they have.
David stares at the ground, thinking.
DAVID
I did take a drug test the other
day. That’s the only other thing
they can evaluate about me other
than my history.
Lisa and David pause in contemplation.
LISA
There’s no way you could have any
problems with that.
DAVID
I don’t know. I’m going to have to
talk with him at the office to find
out what the problem is.
LISA
When will you be going in?
DAVID
Maybe today.
LISA
Are you sure you’re well enough?
Maybe it would be best if you wait
until you’re better.
DAVID
Yeah, maybe.
(beat)
I’m sorry for putting a damper on
our anniversary babe. This is just
really bugging me.

12.

LISA
It’s okay! This just shows that you
made the right decision.
DAVID
You’re right. Gotta think positive.
Lisa looks at her watch.
LISA
Well I have to leave for work. I’ll
be home early to make dinner. Make
sure you wear something nice!
DAVID
I’ll do my best.
LISA
See you tonight hun.
The two share a light kiss. Lisa makes her way out the door
and David follows.
CUT TO:
INT. APARTMENT: LIVING ROOM - MORNING
David watches as Lisa walks through the front door and locks
it shut. He walks over to the couch and sits down, staring at
his reflection on the television screen.
CUT TO:
INT. OFFICE HALLWAY - DAY
David sloppily, but fervidly walks through the hallway,
dressed in office attire.
CUT TO:
INT. GRADY’S OFFICE - DAY
Grady is seen sitting at his desk, reviewing a report. He is
interrupted as David walks into the office. Grady looks at
David with a neutral expression.
GRADY
Dave, I didn’t expect to see you
today. You look like shit.

13.

DAVID
Hope I’m not interrupting, sir.
GRADY
I can spare some time. Why don’t
you have a seat?
David sits in a chair, facing Grady.
GRADY (CONT’D)
I’m guessing you’re here to talk
about your refusal, correct?
DAVID
Correct.
Grady reaches into his desk drawer and pulls out a folder
filled with papers.
GRAD
Well Dave, while we would’ve loved
to have you down with our team in
London, we decided that it would be
too much of a risk to invest in
you.
DAVID
I don’t understand, sir.
Grady pulls out a sheet of paper containing the results of
David’s drug test and reviews it.
GRADY
Do you know what botulinum is?
DAVID
(confused)
Not exactly?
GRADY
It’s a toxin, generally used for
medical purposes or botox
procedures. There was an abnormal
amount of it in your urine sample.
Grady hands David the test results. David looks in shock and
confusion. (Sounds of an elevator ascending is mixed with
Grady’s dialogue).
GRADY (CONT’D)
I’m not sure if you’ve been getting
some work done or what, but it
looks like you’ve ingested a lot of
this stuff.

14.

Camera slowly zooms in on David’s face as he silently reviews
the results, baffled.
GRADY (CONT’D)
You looked bad the last time I saw
you and here you are looking like
you’re six inches away from biting
the dust. I don’t know what your
life outside the office is like,
but I think it would be best to
make your health a priority, Dave.
Scenes of Lisa giving David drinks, food, and medication
plays over Grady’s dialogue.
GRADY (CONT’D)
Perhaps examine your home for any
sources of toxicity. Reconsider
your diet.
Flashback scene of Lisa waking David (from David’s POV) with
a glass of water and medication.
LISA
Good morning sweetheart!
Elevator ding.
CUT TO:
INT. APARTMENT: HALLWAY - NIGHT
David, with a loose tie and untucked shirt, steps out of an
elevator as the doors slide open. He sloppily walks towards
his apartment front door and stumbles as he reaches in his
pocket for keys.
INT. APARTMENT: LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
David slowly opens the front door as the camera pans around
the living room, stopping on the kitchen where Lisa is seen
elegantly decorated in a red dress and makeup, cooking
chicken breast on the stove. Music plays through speakers in
the living room (So Help Me - Teddy Stauffer).
David cautiously observes Lisa as she cooks the chicken in a
pan. Lisa takes notice of David.
LISA
Hey hun, perfect timing! Did you
just come back from the office?

15.

DAVID
Yeah. I did.
LISA
What did your boss say?
David remains silent for a moment, thinking of a response.
DAVID
He was busy. Said he’ll talk with
me tomorrow.
LISA
I knew you should’ve waited.
(beat)
Well dinner’s almost ready. Why
don’t you have a seat?
David walks towards the kitchen table containing two lit
candles, utensils, and two glasses of red wine on each end.
DAVID
You already opened the wine?
LISA
Yeah I wanted to try it out before
you got home, you’re going to love
it.
Lisa steps out of the kitchen holding two dinner plates, each
containing chicken, potatoes, and broccoli. She sets one down
in front of David and then walks to the other end of the
table.
Lisa shyly smiles at David as she takes a seat. David forces
a smile in reciprocation and sits down in his chair. Lisa
raises her wine glass to make a toast.
LISA (CONT’D)
To three happy years and many more
to come.
David lifts his glass of wine. Lisa takes a sip from her
glass. David hesitates and looks at his glass of wine with
concern.
LISA (CONT’D)
Everything okay, sweetie?
DAVID
Yeah, I’m just not feeling wine
right now.
Lisa becomes slightly suspicious.

16.

LISA
Oh okay. So what did you do at
work?
DAVID
(curtly)
Just the usual.
Lisa smiles to try to break the tension and begins eating her
food. She takes notice of David’s inactivity.
LISA
Are you sure everything is okay,
David? You haven’t touched your
food.
DAVID
I don’t have much of an appetite.
LISA
Would you like me to get your pills
for you?
DAVID
No, I’m fine. I’ll take it later.
Lisa takes another sip of wine. David inspects his food with
a fork. Lisa clears her throat.
LISA
So funny thing happened at work
today. This Chinese lady came in
yelling and pointing at her foot,
but she didn’t know how to speak
English so we couldn’t understand a
word she was saying. Her grandson
came in twenty minutes later and we
found out she was going crazy
because she thought she was going
to get an infection after stepping
in dog shit.
Lisa nervously chuckles. David remains unresponsive. Lisa
becomes more anxious.
LISA (CONT’D)
Are you tired babe?
DAVID
A little woozy.
LISA
Maybe you should get some rest?

17.

David stares intensely at Lisa.
DAVID
Have you ever used botulinum at
work before?
Lisa freezes up, evaluating David’s question.
LISA
No, we aren’t allowed to have that
in the hospital. Why do you ask?
DAVID
The drug test I took the other day.
They found traces of it in my
system.
Lisa’s face flashes with concern, eyes slightly twitching.
LISA
How would something like that be
possible?
DAVID
I don’t know. Since I’ve been sick,
the only times I’ve stepped outside
of this apartment were to go to the
office and oddly enough, I’ve only
been getting sicker.
Lisa is silent. David scans the apartment with his eyes,
looking for any potential sources of toxic material.
DAVID (CONT’D)
There can’t be anything wrong here,
otherwise you’d be sick as well.
LISA
Maybe it’s the pills you’ve been
taking.
DAVID
I don’t see how that’s plausible if
I’ve had these conditions before
getting them from the doctor.
LISA
What do you think might have
happened then?
DAVID
I think I’ve been deliberately
poisoned.

18.

Both parties become more tense, not breaking eye contact.
LISA
I can’t imagine anyone would do
such a thing.
David looks down at his food and pokes at it with a fork.
DAVID
You know, for the past few years
the only meals I’ve ate have been
prepared by you, with the exception
of the occasional outings we share
together.
Lisa squints at David.
LISA
What are you suggesting?
DAVID
I’m just wondering how botulinum
managed to end up in my system.
Lisa becomes defensive.
LISA
Do you think I poisoned you, David?
Me, your wife who loves and takes
care of you?
DAVID
You’re the only person I know that
would have access to that kind of
thing.
LISA
I already told you, my hospital
doesn’t allow it.
DAVID
It’s quite strange that a hospital
would refuse to carry something so
significant, don’t you think?
Lisa’s eyes begin to water.
LISA
I think you’re being incredibly
paranoid and I’m honestly hurt by
your lack of trust. We’ve been
married for 3 years now, known each
other for almost 7.
(MORE)

19.
LISA (CONT'D)
I have no reason to do something so
terrible, especially to someone I
love.

DAVID
Maybe you didn’t want me going to
London.
Lisa looks at David in disbelief.
LISA
You’ve gone insane, haven’t you?
You’re being completely paranoid
for no good reason.
David looks at his glass of wine, then back at Lisa.
DAVID
Would you like to have my wine?
The two stare at each other in silence. Lisa becomes
stupefied as her eyes widen and jaw drops.
LISA
Who am I speaking to? I don’t even
know who you are right now.
DAVID
Lisa, please.
David stands up from the table, holding his glass of wine.
Lisa, on the verge of tears, stands up in defense.
LISA
(emotional)
How can you treat me like this,
David? I am your wife, not a
murderer!
DAVID
It’s just wine.
David takes a step towards Lisa. (Song: I Love you Truly - Al
Bowlly)
LISA
I don’t know you anymore. I-I need
water.
Camera tracks Lisa as she makes her way into the kitchen,
fingers massaging her forehead in stress. David remains
stationary as he observes Lisa.

20.

DAVID
Honey?
Lisa doesn’t respond. David’s voice raises in pitch.
DAVID (CONT’D)
Babe?
(beat)
Darling?
David begins to follow Lisa into the kitchen, holding his
glass of wine.
Lisa is in the kitchen pouring a glass of water from the tap.
David puts his hand on Lisa’s shoulders and turns her to face
him.
DAVID (CONT’D)
(stern)
Lisa.
Lisa looks at David in terror.
DAVID (CONT’D)
Please. I need to know.
David extends his arm holding the wine towards Lisa. She
becomes anxious and begins to tear up.
LISA
(softly)
I can’t.
David’s lips begin to tremble as he tries to hold in his
hurt. He sets the glass of wine on the kitchen counter and
begins to scavenge various drawers, throwing utensils and
pouring the contents onto the floor.
Lisa begins to slowly step back away from David in fear.
David searches through the cupboards, throwing spices, cereal
boxes, and plates out onto the floor.
DAVID
(frantically)
Where do you put it? Huh? Where are
you hiding it?
David becomes more intense, grabbing a plate and smashing it
against a wall. Lisa shrieks in terror and reacts by pulling
out a knife from a knife rack on the counter.
David halts his rampage and focuses his attention on the
knife in Lisa’s hand. His body tenses up.

21.

DAVID (CONT’D)
Lisa...
David takes a step forward towards Lisa. Lisa firmly points
the knife at David in defense.
LISA
Don’t come any closer!
DAVID
Please Lisa. Put the knife down.
David extends his arm out in a defensive position and takes
another step forward.
Lisa takes a lunge at David with the knife. David reacts
quickly by deflecting the knife with his hands, scraping his
palms against the blade. He gasps in pain and watches as both
his hands become enveloped with blood.
Lisa looks at David in concern, taking a moment for her brain
to register her actions. David looks at Lisa in horror.
David reaches for Lisa, attempting to disarm her. Lisa takes
another lunge at David. David grabs Lisa’s hands in defense
as they struggle to win control of the knife.
DAVID (CONT’D)
(in shock)
What are you doing?
LISA
(sobbing)
I’m so sorry.
David slams both his and Lisa’s hands against the counter.
Lisa shrieks in pain and knees David in the groin.
David screams and headbutts Lisa, dropping her to the ground.
He topples on top and wraps his blood-filled hands around her
neck, applying pressure.
Tears mix with Lisa’s mascara as she struggles to breathe.
David’s becomes overwhelmed with anger and sadness as tears
drip from his eyes onto Lisa’s face.
David becomes concerned as he notices Lisa’s face turning to
a shade of bright red and loosens his grip. He slowly backs
away from Lisa, feeling guilty of his actions.
Lisa recuperates and wearily gets back on her feet. She
brings her hand to her throat and forces several coughs as
oxygen fills her lungs.

22.

Lisa unshields another knife from the knife rack and begins
to swing at David in blind despair. David steps back with
each swing, avoiding contact with the blade.
After several swings, David catches Lisa at a weak point and
grabs her arm, attempting to disarm her. They spin in a
circle, dance-like, as they struggle over the blade. David
loses balance and collides into Lisa, slamming her against a
wall. Lisa gasps in pain and stops struggling.
David looks down towards Lisa’s stomach, noticing blood
diffusing over her red dress where the knife has become
stationed in her abdomen. His eyes widen in terror as he
watches Lisa collapse onto the ground. David kneels beside
Lisa to check her pulse. Nothing.
(Song: That Certain Feeling - Cabaret Novelty Orchestra)
David anxiously paces back and forth, holding both hands
against his head, overwhelmed with stress. He heads into the
kitchen, reaching for a phone planted against the wall and
dials for help. David impatiently waits for an answer as the
phone dials.
OPERATOR (O.S.)
911. What is your emergency?
David glances at the glass of wine on the kitchen counter.
OPERATOR (O.S.) (CONT’D)
Hello?
DAVID
(calm, nonchalant)
I just stabbed my wife...
David drops the phone and walks over to the glass of wine. He
brings it back to the table and sits down.
David’s breathing intensifies as he delicately inspects the
glass of wine. He brings the glass close to his lips and
takes a deep breath before gulping it down. His body begins
to drunkenly sways from dizziness.
David loses control of his muscles, violently jerking his
head back and shattering the glass onto the ground. His
muscles twitch and mouth drools with foam as he becomes
corrupted by the poison.
DAVID (CONT’D)
It’s hard to believe isn’t it?
Everything has an expiration date.

23.

LISA (V.O)
They’re so beautiful though.
DAVID (V.O.)
Even beautiful things die at some
point.
LISA (V.O.)
Even that one?
Camera is positioned behind David and slowly zooms out as
Lisa lays dead on the floor.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. FIELD - NIGHT
A younger David and Lisa are seen sitting side by side on the
grass, staring up into the night sky. Lisa points at a star.
DAVID
Yes, even that one. But the good
thing is they’ll be replaced by
even bigger, beautiful stars.
Lisa rests her head on David’s shoulders.
LISA
Why do you think that happens?
DAVID
What, what happens?
LISA
Why things die?
DAVID
That’s just the way nature has it.
Nothing lasts forever.
LISA
I don’t agree with that.
DAVID
Oh yeah?
Lisa looks up into David’s eyes.
LISA
Yeah, true love lasts forever. Are
you saying that this’ll come to an
end one day?

24.

David smiles at Lisa.
DAVID
Not us. We’re the exception.
Lisa smiles back at David.
LISA
Promise me. That we’ll never be
apart.
DAVID
Give me your hand.
Lisa raises her hand in front of David’s face. David wraps
his pinky around Lisa’s and looks her in the eyes.
DAVID (CONT’D)
I promise, we’ll always be
together. I love you Lisa.
LISA
I love you too.
Lisa and David embrace against the backdrop of the night sky.
Two lovers, back at the start.

FADE TO BLACK.
END

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