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2INT. TOWN HOUSE SITTING ROOM - MORNING

A MAN around 45 years old, DAVID, sits on a sofa. His WIFE, around 40 years old, stands and leans against a bookcase. David is shortsighted and wears glasses. His wife also wears glasses. Next to David lies a DOG, an Alsatian. David is crying. The woman is not.

DAVID’S WIFE

I’m really sorry.

(Pause)

DAVID

Does he wear glasses or contact

lenses?

DAVID’S WIFE

Glasses.

(Pause)

David doesn’t look at her. He stares at the floor. He swivels a glass of grapefruit juice on the table with his hand. David’s wife seems sad. She looks at her watch a couple of times. She hesitates, but finally talks.

DAVID’S WIFE (CONT’D)

You’ll have to hurry up. They'll be

here quite soon.

David leaves the room. As he goes up the stairs to the bedroom, his wife keeps talking to him.

DAVID’S WIFE (CONT’D)

Don't worry. I'm sure you'll find

the right woman really soon. A

woman of average shortsightedness,

just like you.