Script 1
- 1. ‘LOVE NEVER DIES’ BY STEPH WEBB
- 2. Fade in: EXT. HOUSE – DAY An old woman exhales deeply as she examines her grandchildren playing in the garden. The grandson enters the house through the back door and walks into the living room where the old woman is sitting. The old woman tilts her fragile head towards the young boy as a smile appears on her weakened face. The boy points at the framed photograph hanging on the wall. YOUNG BOY Did Granddad fight in the war? The old woman looks up towards the photograph of her husband and exhales. OLD WOMAN Indeed he did sweetheart. He used to fight all the baddies that would try to hurt innocent people in our country. He was a very brave man. I can see you’re taking after him.
- 3. A huge smile appears on the young boy’s face as he imagines the thought of himself being a hero. YOUNG BOY I wanna be just like Granddad! I want to be a crime fighting ninja! No one would ever see me coming! And then I will be able to protect the world from baddies and save the entire world! OLD WOMAN You can start by helping your sister in the garden. She may need help fighting that GIANT dragon from taking over my house. The boy gasps. He charges outside towards his sister and raises his imaginary sword at the dragon. The old woman watches the young boy as he runs outside. She then turns her attention to the photograph on the wall. She begins reminiscing.
- 4. OLD WOMAN (V.O) Isn’t it strange how one moment you have everything that you could possibly want, then all of a sudden - it’s taken away from you without warning. It’s scary to think that the very people you love, won’t be around forever. As an old and experienced lady, all I can tell you is that time doesn’t lastlong. It’s valuable and you need to spend it with those who make you happy. You need to appreciate what you have and treasure it because it won’t be around forever. The woman starts to make her way to the kitchen where she boils the kettle and continues to watch the grandchildren. YOUNG BOY It’s okay Abby! I’ll protect you! Take this you dragon! YOUNG GIRL That was close! He almost got me then!
- 5. A smile appears across the old woman’s fragile face as she laughs to herself. She walks towards the staircase and grabs hold of the banister. She slowly makes her way to the top of the stairs and enters her bedroom. She retrieves a box from beneath her bed and returns downstairs to the kitchen. She makes a cup of tea and takes the box into the living room. She opens the box up and looks at the items in it. She picks up an old letter. She begins to read it. HUSBAND (V.O) Darlin’dearest, todayI met your mother. I’ve never been so scared to meet someone in my life. But I’m glad I did because she was almost as lovely as you. I can tell natural beauty runs in the family though. I miss you deeply. Sending love to you. See you tomorrow. The old woman puts down the letter to the side of the box and smiles to herself. She then picks out another letter at random and begins to read it. HUSBAND (V.O) My dearest love, I miss you deeply. I cannot stop thinking of you when I sleep at night in my bunk. That beautiful smile
- 6. keeps me going strong throughout the day. I have a photograph of you which stays in my pocket. It goes everywhere with me. I always look at it before I got out on patrol. It reminds me that I’m not alone and that you’re with me when I need you the most. I look forward to seeing you when I return from being deployed. Life can get back to normal and we can start being a family again. I’ll be able to see my girls and they can tell me about their latest love dilemmas. The thought of seeing all 3 of my girls smile, sends shivers down my spine. I cannot wait to be together and being around each other. Every time I see you, It’s like the first time. I never did understand how such a beautiful and strong woman was single (and the fact she spoke to me too?! Now that was a bonus). I’m grateful to be able to say that, that girl is my girl. She’s my world. I love her dearly. I’ll write to you the same time tomorrow. Send my love to the Tilly and Anna. I love you girls dearly, You’re man.
- 7. The old woman holds the letter tight as her eyes begin to fill up with water. She wipes her eyes and a smile appears across her face. She places the letter back into the box and exhales deeply.