Paul's Text/Mad Road Clip (SCREENPLAY)

Paul's Text

by Michelle Stiles

EXT. PAUL'S HOUSE - BACK PORCH - TWLIGHT

PAUL (70s), full white hair yet still has his vigor, sits on the rocking chair with a hand-knit blanket over his lap and COFFEE MUG in his hand. He wears bifocal GLASSES.

The sound of CRICKET CHIRPS and BULLFROG RIBBITS are heard in the distance. Trees silhouette the gorgeous sunset of purple, orange, and light gray hues.

Paul sips from his COFFEE MUG. His CELL PHONE vibrates. BUZZ! Paul opens a text message.

RAYMOND (TEXT)

INTERVIEW WENT WELL. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT GRANDPA. LOVE YOU. GOOD NIGHT.

Paul smiles to himself. He takes a final sip and puts the COFFEE MUG down beside the rocking chair.

PAUL

Such a good boy.

Paul removes his GLASSES and closes his eyes. He dozes off.

                                                      FADE TO BLACK.