FICTIONAL STORY “MARRIAGE COUNSELLING”
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- PICTON: local town...
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- SHANE189Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyyce9wJQo
- KATHRYN189Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMtiSX5Jwd
- THERAPIST ROBIN189Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzyasPCRLy
- JASON189Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lGPqS3VFf
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INT. THERAPY ROOM - PICTON THERAPY CENTRE
(PICTON THERAPY - a dedicated marriage counselling service operated by marriage THERAPIST Robin. FADE IN - A marriage breaking down between SHANE and KATHRYN; undergoes marriage counselling to rekindle and heal their relationship. They are seated next to each other on the blue double-sofa; looking at THERAPIST ROBIN seated on a white office chair)
THERAPIST ROBIN189Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWca3WxLp8b
(to SHANE & KATHRYN) I hear your relationship is breaking down... and I assure you I will help you both rekindle the strength in your relationship. It is a partner effort though... so...
(A pause)
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(to SHANE & KATHRYN) Let’s start by breathing... Breathe in and out...
(SHANE & KATHRYN look at each other; and breathe; obeying THERAPIST ROBIN’s orders)
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(smiles to SHANE & KATHRYN) Good now... now that’s good...
(A pause)
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(smiles to SHANE & KATHRYN) Now start with saying... I want both of you to repeat after me “We are going to work this out... We are going to be the best partners we can be.”
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(repeats to THERAPIST ROBIN) We are going to work this out... We are going to be best partners we can be.”
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(smiles to SHANE & KATHRYN) Good... good now..
(A pause)
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(SMILES; TO SHANE & KATHRYN) GOOD NOW... NOW... (TO SHANE) LET’S START WITH YOU SHANE... WHAT ARE YOUR CONCERNS WITH YOUR WIFE KATHRYN?
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(Saddened; to THERAPIST ROBIN) She seems so unresponsive when we have fights... I ask her what I did to upset her at times we fight... she refuses to speak her mind...
(KATHRYN shouts at defence)
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(shouts at SHANE) OH WHATEVER SHANE... you just work all day every day... we hardly see each other... you will never understand my concerns...
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(shouts to KATHRYN) Tell me YOUR CONCERNS...
(KATHRYN ignores SHANE; and looks away. THERAPIST ROBIN speaks to KATHRYN)
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(counsels KATHRYN) Kathryn dear... you have to speak your mind... so we can solve issues... What is your concern with your husband SHANE?
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(saddened; to THERAPIST ROBIN) Like I said... I just hardly se him because he works all the time...
(THERAPIST ROBIN dots information down on her notepad)
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(to KATHRYN) So you’re struggling with a long-distance relationship... I see now KATHRYN... (to SHANE) Do you understand your wife’s concern?
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(to THERAPIST ROBIN) Yes I do... (holds KATHRYN’s hand) Kathryn dear... now I know what’s upsetting you... I’ll look for a more work-life balance job... so we can see each other more... I’ll make this work... I promise...
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(cries to SHANE) You will...
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(assures KATHRYN) I will...
(THERAPIST ROBIN continues with her therapy)
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(to KATHRYN & SHANE) Now KATHRYN You need to put more effort in... starting with explains your concerns to your husband SHANE... so we can resolve issues.... so you both can resolve issues... communication is key to a successful marriage...
(KATHRYN nods her head in agreement)
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(to THERAPIST ROBIN) I understand... (looks at SHANE) I’ll explain my concerns to you more SHANE... like a good wife...
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(smiles to KATHRYN) Thanks Kathryn... Never forget that I love you... and always will...
(Kathryn & SHANE smile in love; they both share a kiss. THERAPIST ROBIN speaks up)
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(to SHANE & KATHRYN) So uh... next session tomorrow at 11am... see you then both....
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(Smiles to THERAPIST ROBIN) Thank you ROBIN... I appreciate it.... Ill uh.... We’ll see you tomorrow...
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(Smiles to THERAPIST ROBIN) Yes... thanks ROBIN... You sure are a help...
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(smiles to KATHRYN & ROBIN) No worries... see you both again soon...
(KATHRYN and SHANE close the doors of the THERAPY ROOM... They exit the doors of PICTON THERAPY CENTRE soon after... SCENE ENDS...)
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INT. OUTSIDE - PICTON THERAPY CENTRE
(FADE IN: SHANE & KATHRYN begin to walk home; holding hands as they recall the therapy they went to; and the vows they made to each other to keep their marriage alive through counselling... SHANE speaks)
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(begs KATHRYN) Please KATHRYN... I want this marriage counselling... We have to go by ROBIN’s guidance..
(KATHRYN ignores SHANE; then notices her secret boyfriend JASON 5 metres away from her. She smiles in delight; and stops holding hands with SHANE)
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(excited; to SHANE) Oh JASON.. Jason...
(KATHRYN runs to SHANE’s arms. They hug each other in love. THE SCENE ENDS with KATHRYN kissing her secret BOYFRIEND JASON; as she walks beside JASON to a lunch-out; officially cheating on SHANE. SHANE looks in disbelief and hurt; FADE OUT - the scene ends)
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