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‘A Fate Better Than Death’
Written by Glenn Williams
 
A Fate Better Than DeathFADE IN:EXT. HOUSE – NIGHTEstablishing shot. We hear the distant sound of HEAVYGUITAR-PLAYING.INT. GIRL’S BEDROOM – CONTINUOUSWe can now hear the instrument in all its glory as we get agood look round the bedroom. There are elements of atypical girl’s bedroom, such as the painted pink walls andpurple bedding and furniture, but with a rebellious twist.The walls are mostly covered in posters of rock bands,while the bed is unmade and covered in discarded clothes,school books and general junk. A hand-drawn sign on thewardrobe, in a scratchy font and complete with randomdoodles, reads ‘PROPERTY OF JADE MONTGOMERY’.Sitting at the end of bed is JADE MONTOMGERY. Seventeenyears of age, but with none of the typical teenageattitude. The unusual combination that is her decor and hertaste in music doesn’t fit into any particular category,just as she doesn’t fit into any particular social group.She is just herself.She has a look of concentration on her face as she strums,full of determination, enthusiasm and enjoyment, yet aclear lack of pressure.KAREN MONTGOMERY, Jade’s mum, appears in the doorway behindher. Mid 40s, petite, long brunette hair that contributesto her looking younger than she is. She leans against thedoorframe and smiles, admiring her daughter’s talent. Sheallows Jade to finish playing before speaking.KARENYou’re getting better all the time.JADEMum... I didn’t realise you werethere. How long --(CONTINUED)2
 
A Fate Better Than DeathCONTINUED:KARENDon’t worry, only a few seconds. Iknow you don’t like people listeningto you play.JADEI don’t mind if it’s you.Jade smiles at her mum, who smiles back. A moment betweenthe two. There is a close, loving bond there.KARENYour Dad would be extremely proud ofyou, you know that?JADEDo you think so?KARENI know so. When he became ill hegave that guitar to you just assomething to remember him by,because you used to love listeningto him play. He never expected you’dlearn to play it yourself.JADE(smiling)Thanks Mum.KARENI wish you’d put your name down toplay in the open day music showcase.JADEMum...KARENI know, I know. It’s just that youhave such a talent, it’s a shame noone hears you play.(CONTINUED)3
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