FICTIONAL STORY “MARRIAGE COUNSELLING”
LOCATIONS:268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhzG5Wfsj5G
- PICTON: local town...
CHARACTERS:268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRs654J0wS
- SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡutNx0Ol67J
- KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTk2reAqkY
- THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxDiernr2Si
- JASON268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNzrKuvOcGv
268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXLyQxhcm5
-------------------------------------------------------------268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxB8WXZAvQv
INT. THERAPY ROOM - PICTON THERAPY CENTRE
(PICTON THERAPY - a dedicated marriage counselling service operated by marriage THERAPIST Robin. FADE IN - A marriage breaking down between SHANE and KATHRYN; undergoes marriage counselling to rekindle and heal their relationship. They are seated next to each other on the blue double-sofa; looking at THERAPIST ROBIN seated on a white office chair)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzpaLKTGM9
(to SHANE & KATHRYN) I hear your relationship is breaking down... and I assure you I will help you both rekindle the strength in your relationship. It is a partner effort though... so...
(A pause)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKvr5OM6Ct
(to SHANE & KATHRYN) Let’s start by breathing... Breathe in and out...
(SHANE & KATHRYN look at each other; and breathe; obeying THERAPIST ROBIN’s orders)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEhpEEuGWC
(smiles to SHANE & KATHRYN) Good now... now that’s good...
(A pause)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIT6OEnNEp
(smiles to SHANE & KATHRYN) Now start with saying... I want both of you to repeat after me “We are going to work this out... We are going to be the best partners we can be.”
SHANE & KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCXrB916RJ
(repeats to THERAPIST ROBIN) We are going to work this out... We are going to be best partners we can be.”
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwVLWR9eiN
(smiles to SHANE & KATHRYN) Good... good now..
(A pause)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9mNRwu1ec
(SMILES; TO SHANE & KATHRYN) GOOD NOW... NOW... (TO SHANE) LET’S START WITH YOU SHANE... WHAT ARE YOUR CONCERNS WITH YOUR WIFE KATHRYN?
SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKgWxN7PXG
(Saddened; to THERAPIST ROBIN) She seems so unresponsive when we have fights... I ask her what I did to upset her at times we fight... she refuses to speak her mind...
(KATHRYN shouts at defence)
KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PGAkTPc6q
(shouts at SHANE) OH WHATEVER SHANE... you just work all day every day... we hardly see each other... you will never understand my concerns...
SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfa05rGDDqX
(shouts to KATHRYN) Tell me YOUR CONCERNS...
(KATHRYN ignores SHANE; and looks away. THERAPIST ROBIN speaks to KATHRYN)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfOn8pxKqxc
(counsels KATHRYN) Kathryn dear... you have to speak your mind... so we can solve issues... What is your concern with your husband SHANE?
KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOMvGsS2w4
(saddened; to THERAPIST ROBIN) Like I said... I just hardly se him because he works all the time...
(THERAPIST ROBIN dots information down on her notepad)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc527InHSsN
(to KATHRYN) So you’re struggling with a long-distance relationship... I see now KATHRYN... (to SHANE) Do you understand your wife’s concern?
SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDAyGdzyaq
(to THERAPIST ROBIN) Yes I do... (holds KATHRYN’s hand) Kathryn dear... now I know what’s upsetting you... I’ll look for a more work-life balance job... so we can see each other more... I’ll make this work... I promise...
KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMJSsZBW21
(cries to SHANE) You will...
SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2acjPhYNP2
(assures KATHRYN) I will...
(THERAPIST ROBIN continues with her therapy)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfOpUFxqYR
(to KATHRYN & SHANE) Now KATHRYN You need to put more effort in... starting with explains your concerns to your husband SHANE... so we can resolve issues.... so you both can resolve issues... communication is key to a successful marriage...
(KATHRYN nods her head in agreement)
KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRPZeeMySZw
(to THERAPIST ROBIN) I understand... (looks at SHANE) I’ll explain my concerns to you more SHANE... like a good wife...
SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCpHs4aTlGQ
(smiles to KATHRYN) Thanks Kathryn... Never forget that I love you... and always will...
(Kathryn & SHANE smile in love; they both share a kiss. THERAPIST ROBIN speaks up)
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTI8WCQPTl
(to SHANE & KATHRYN) So uh... next session tomorrow at 11am... see you then both....
SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKQxmSSlRRN
(Smiles to THERAPIST ROBIN) Thank you ROBIN... I appreciate it.... Ill uh.... We’ll see you tomorrow...
KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHiGYpKwzj
(Smiles to THERAPIST ROBIN) Yes... thanks ROBIN... You sure are a help...
THERAPIST ROBIN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gVvPc1QEs
(smiles to KATHRYN & ROBIN) No worries... see you both again soon...
(KATHRYN and SHANE close the doors of the THERAPY ROOM... They exit the doors of PICTON THERAPY CENTRE soon after... SCENE ENDS...)
-------------------------------------------------------------268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8CTgHXHfK
INT. OUTSIDE - PICTON THERAPY CENTRE
(FADE IN: SHANE & KATHRYN begin to walk home; holding hands as they recall the therapy they went to; and the vows they made to each other to keep their marriage alive through counselling... SHANE speaks)
SHANE268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3gR4zqsR4
(begs KATHRYN) Please KATHRYN... I want this marriage counselling... We have to go by ROBIN’s guidance..
(KATHRYN ignores SHANE; then notices her secret boyfriend JASON 5 metres away from her. She smiles in delight; and stops holding hands with SHANE)
KATHRYN268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwXiDmt1qO
(excited; to SHANE) Oh JASON.. Jason...
(KATHRYN runs to SHANE’s arms. They hug each other in love. THE SCENE ENDS with KATHRYN kissing her secret BOYFRIEND JASON; as she walks beside JASON to a lunch-out; officially cheating on SHANE. SHANE looks in disbelief and hurt; FADE OUT - the scene ends)
268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ8h7amrwBz
END OF STORY...268Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3vTWhRBDo
