24.
Beat.
ANNA Well, I can’t thank you enough... NEIL Are you sure you’re all right? ANNA Yes, I’m fine. (then) And I still owe you a casserole.
Neil smiles.
NEIL Well, if you need anything, we’re right across the street. Neil smiles. Anna smiles back. Right before he steps out the door... NEIL (CONT'D)
Totally unsolicited advice, but... I think you should paint again. You’re too good. Neil leaves. Anna watches him go, thinking...
INT. ANNA’S HOUSE - UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER Anna reaches up and pulls down the attic door in the ceiling then pulls down the ladder and climbs up into the attic. INT. ANNA'S HOUSE - ATTIC - CONTINUOUS It’s crowded and dark. Anna pulls the chain on an exposed lightbulb. It flickers on for a bit but there must be a loose wire because it goes out. Anna surveys the attic. A strip of sunlight illuminates dusty art supplies: stacks of blank canvases, paints, brushes, etc. She stares at them. Could I possibly paint again? She tentatively picks up a cobwebbed palette knife when she hears something over her shoulder. She turns, peering into the darkest part of the attic. Another sound. Anna, terrified, holds out the palette knife defensively, straining to see into the darkness... Suddenly an explosion of movement! Anna screams and drops the palette knife as a pigeon flies at her, eventually finding its way out of the open attic window. Breathless, Anna shuts the window and hurries out of the attic, empty-handed.
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