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INT. THE REECE HOUSE -- KITCHEN -- NIGHT The mundanity of suburban life reminds Reece he’s home. He dries a dish, puts it away. He sees Lucy’s CRAYON DRAWING stuck on the fridge. We see it for the first time. A child’s perspective on her family. The details remarkably good. Reece’s beard. Lauren’s smile. There’s love in this picture. INT. LUCY’S BEDROOM -- NIGHT Reece enters the room of a girl who dreams of becoming an American Ninja Warrior. The lights are low. A NIGHT LIGHT LANTERN spins, casting colorful images on dimly lit walls. REECE Night, superstar. LUCY What about a song? Lucy points to Reece’s battered ACOUSTIC GUITAR now in her corner. It watches over Lucy when Reece is on tour. REECE It’s late, Luce. Mommy and I need to talk. LUCY Please. Just one. You always sing when you come home. Reece stares at the guitar. But he can’t bring himself to pick it up. Lauren steps in, helping Reece off the hook. LAUREN We waited too long, Lucy. Daddy can play something tomorrow. REECE Yeah. Tomorrow. He kisses Lucy once more on the forehead and exits the room. INT. THE REECE HOUSE -- MASTER BEDROOM -- NIGHT Reece finishes unpacking his gear. He stares at his DRESS BLUES hanging in his closet. His funeral attire. A painful reminder of what awaits him now that he’s back. Lauren enters, ready for bed. She walks up behind Reece and puts her arms around him. He flinches involuntarily.
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