A JOURNEY THROUGH SORROW

Written by UCA Television Production

Draft Date: December 2nd, 2013

UCA MAIDSTONE STUDIOS Vinters Park Maidstone Kent ME14 5NZ 01622-620151

INT.HOME - DAY We see a C/U on a time piece (clock, watch etc) Our JAMES wakes from a DEEP SLEEP and stretches his hands to the stars. They take in his surroundings, his eyes and body betraying his emotions. James sits up and rubs his eyes, brushing his face clear of nighttime in preparation for the day ahead. He gets up from his bed and STRETCH out even further, his feet gently scuffing the floor with a practiced ease. We see his surrounds, his room that clearly reflects his character. The SOUND of a TELEPHONE RINGING cuts through and brings SHARP attention from James... ...who answers after a few RINGS. Hello?... (beat) ...ok. (Beat) ...bye. JAMES

James hangs up the phone, quickly changing tone, clearly REACTING to some unheard request. He moves around his space, getting dressed. INT. HOME - DAY James is checking his appearance in a mirror, his eyes searching deep into their reflection. Seemingly unsure of what hes found, James turns away briefly and then completes the process of getting washed. EXT. HOME - DAY James steps from his home and feels the cold breath of the day on his skin, sending a slight ripple around his body. James hugs in tight to himself, and looks in all directions before deciding on a way to go. He heads off with a sense of purpose reflecting his mood, the environment coming into sharp view and also reflects the MOOD OF THE DAY. EXT. RURAL AREA - DAY The cold air BITES across the place as James travels onwards, their eyes taking in the surrounds with a familiar glint.

2. Across the way from James another PERSON strides forwards, not paying any attention in this direction. James flicks them a look, pausing slightly, but then continues onwards. Around them, the location spreads in all directions... EXT. RIVER WALK - DAY James is now moving through a TIGHTER LOCATION, he energy and posture suggesting he is unfamiliar with his surroundings... ...James, PULLING up abruptly and looking around. A move to go one way and then the other, before finally deciding and then heading off again, his actions ECHOING around the location. EXT. ALLY WAY - DAY Emerging through a BLUR of action, James is unsure of their place, now clearly LOST, eyes darting one way then another. His emotion of the moment almost takes over. A quick check of their TIME-PIECE and then back onto the view... ...something CLICKS in the sight, James brightening with excitement and heads in that direction. EXT. FIELD - DAY James moves into SHARP view, he has clearly been travelling for some time, as his body pulls itself slowly to a halt. We see his BREATH breaking the cold air, slowly enveloping him. His eyes hold tight on the distance as he take out a MOBILE PHONE from their pocket and PUNCH in a number... ...we can just hear the faint SOUND of the dialing TONE, then his eyes flick to attention as its answered. JAMES Hello, its me... (Beat) ...Im here, where are you? (beat) ...oh, ok. See you. James puts the phone away, and turns his eyes back to the horizon.

3. EXT. PARK - DAY We see the FEET of NEW CHARACTER (Age? Gender?) as they travel forwards, their location and identity slightly obscured. EXT. PARK - DAY James fiddles with a thread on his COAT, and steps around, looking towards one way then another. A undefined SOUND alerts him and they SWING round sharply. His eyes squint, trying to focus and he relaxs, recognition PEELING across his face... ...A couple of steps forward, James waiting to greet... ...TAZ, who appears into view across the way. James makes a little gesture across to her, this is clearly someone they know. Taz returns the gesture and comes ever closer. James holds steady, the eyes picking out something... ...Taz is carrying an newspaper. TAZ Sorry Im late. James nods. JAMES Sok. I was early. Taz arrives at the feet of James and they exchange a greeting. TAZ Cold today, isnt it? JAMES Yeah... (beat) ...I suppose it is. The two Characters hold still for a moment, then Taz holds out the paper bag. TAZ I hope its right. James takes the paper bag, eyes down to it for a moment then back to Taz.

4. JAMES

Thanks.

Taz looks around and rubs hands together. TAZ They say it might snow... (beat) ...think it will? JAMES Dont know. Maybe. (beat) Thanks again. Taz acknowledges and turns to walk away. TAZ I think it will. James watches, as Taz leaves the way she came, slowly disappearing from sight like an raindrop on a window. A few moments pass, James fingering the paper bag, before he also turns and leaves, the sound of his DEPARTING filling the location. INT. HOME - LATER James is sat, the trappings of their life and home surrounding him. His eyes flick to the floor, the wrappings of the paper bag lay in pieces... ...the CONTENT of the package is their to be seen and clearly influences the MOOD and ATMOSPHERE of the Character. We hold for a moment, taking in the sight.... .... before we drift and returns to a C/U on a time piece (clock, watch etc) and we... ...CUT TO BLACK