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Scene 1:
1a. Ext. Suburban roadside
Long shot that shows the scene as a whole. The camera slowly follows the couple as they walk down the street. Dave and Linda walked down a rustic street, together. Their hands are intertwined with the letter addressed to Don Crane sitting in Dave's left hand. Linda is dressed in an ankle length black skirt and a light blue blouse with five delicate hand sewn pleats. Dave is wearing simple gray dress pants and a dark blue button-up shirt.
The road is dimly lit as the town hasn’t delegated the funds for new street lights. On the left side of the footpath, there is a road which we can only see half of. On the right side of the path, three houses lined the road. Each house is nearly identical in look, each with a white picket fence lining almost an as a barrier between the couple and the homes. The first house is white followed by a blue one and gray one.

Scene 2:
2a. Ext. Outside of Don
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Dave: Oh, well I wouldn’t want to disturb you all, I was at the post office and Ms.Stangeworth dropped a letter. It was addressed to you so A and I decided to bring it to you.
Don: You’re no bother if anything you’ve done me a favor. Now tell me, how’s your father doing?
As Dave replies in a muted voice Don open’s the letters and mouths the words to himself. His expression turns from casual to one of concern.
Don: Now Dave, who did you say sent the letter?
Dave: Oh, it was Ms.Strangeworth
Don: I see, can you please help me with one more thing Dave, go call your father and tell Linda to get her father as well. Have them here as soon as possible.
Dave’s face turns into confusion. but he makes no protests.
Dave: Will do Mr. Crane
Dave then starts to jog down the stairs
3b. The shot then moves to a medium shot, as Dave is jogging away from the scene. The shot is short. The area has darkened slightly, it’s about 9:00 pm in the late fall.

Scene 3:
3a. Int. Living

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