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Anna looks back at her house. It’s so far away. Now the raindrops come down faster and faster. Anna sways, dizzy. She spots Buell working on her mailbox. She tries to call out to him, but can barely make a sound. ANNA (CONT'D) (almost whispered) Buell-- Buell keeps working, oblivious. As the rain comes down harder, the world starts closing in on Anna. She drops the casserole, the dish shattering on the ground. From his house, Neil notices Anna collapse in the middle of the street. He rushes out and helps Anna up and back into her house.
INT. ANNA’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER Neil helps a breathless Anna to the couch. ANNA (weak) I’m okay, thank you. I’m so sorry. NEIL Do you want me to call someone? ANNA No, please, I’ll be fine. I’m just so embarrassed. It’s my stupid ombrophobia. (off his confused look) Fear of the rain. (then) I was trying to bring you a casserole. NEIL
Aw, you didn’t need to do that. Although, I bet Emma would have loved it. I don’t think she likes my cooking anywhere near as much as her mom’s. ANNA You’re divorced? NEIL Widowed. ANNA I’m sorry.
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