Script

Script:

INT. MARY’S HOUSE – BEDROOM – EVENING

Mary is in her bedroom talking to her friend, Maya, via webcam gossiping about the day’s events.

MAYA:

“Did you hear about what happened in Maths today?”

MARY:

(Confused)

“No…what happened?

MAYA:

(Overjoyed. Exaggerated hand flap. Talking really fast without a stop for breath)

Oh my god! So basically Daniella found out that Monica’s been trying it with Max telling him to break up with Jess( gasps for breath) so she can have him all to herself so Jess confronts Monica all like (imitating Daniella in a silly voice)” Shut up and stay away from my boyfriend.”

MARY:

(Gasps, slightly giggling)

NO WAY, SHUT U… 

Accidently throwing the cup of coffee in her hand resulting it to spill on the floor

(Eyes closed. Mumbles under her breath)

Shi…

MAYA:

Oi, what happened?

MARY:

Mary squints her eyes in annoyance.

(Speaking slowly through her teeth)

“The stupid coffee spilt everywhere.

As she attempts to wipe the coffee off her of top, Mary’s phone buzzes, she receives a text message.

MAYA:

Oh, but anyway then Je…

(Maya’s voice fades into the background, music gets louder)

MARY:

(Looks at the phone confused. Frowning, whispers to herself)

“Unknown?”

Mary positions herself right on the bed. Unlocks her phone and reads the text message which reads “Aren’t you going to clean that up?” Eyes open wide, frowns, slowly turns her head around, scanning the room

MAYA:

…Don’t you think?

MARY:

(Speaking quickly, still frowning)

Erm—yeah…

MAYA:

(Giving a disapproving look)

Were you even listening to anything I said?

MARY:

(Marry speaks slowly and nods her head)

Yes.

(Looks down, frowning)

Maya’s phone buzzes again, closing her eyes she slowly picks up her phone, she receives another message from the unknown number which reads “I’m not there, look harder”

(Drops her phone onto the bed, frowning harder, exhales loudly through nose)

MAYA:

You’re not even listening to me innit? (Looks up at Mary, curiously) are you okay…?

MARY:

(Speaking quickly, shrugging shoulders)

“Uh—yeah—I’m fin…

(Stops talking, looks at Maya curiously)

Maya squints, face closer to the screen

MARY:

(Squints her eyes, speaks slowly in annoyance)

Maya, what are you doing.
MAYA:

(Smirking, raising right eyebrow)

Swear you’re home alone? You got a boy over innit?

MARY:

(Tilts head to the side, speaking slowly, looks confused)

I am…

MAYA:

Oh, I could have sworn I saw someone walk behind you… (Puts hand on head, thinks hard) but don’t worry I’m probably just seeing things (slightly laughing, shrugs, shakes her head) Anyway what was I saying again?

Mary turns her head really fast. Turns back to the face screen.

(Mary leans in closer to the screen, getting off the bed) “Hold that thought whilst I wash my hands”

(Mary slowly walks half way out of the room)

Maya: (Shouting) Ugh fine then (rolls her eyes) but hurry up, (voice starts to fade) I need to get off in a bit…

INT. MARY’S HOUE – BATHROOM – EVENING

The bathroom is dark and cold,the only visible light which can be seen is the dim light coming from the landing. Walking slowly into the empty bathroom, Mary turns to the sink in order to wash her hands. Mary stands in front of the mirror, looking at the reflection of herself in front of her for a few seconds.

 

MARY:

 

(Humming tunefully under her breath, turning on the tap and starts to wash hands with head hung low)

Mary, finished washing her hands, looks up into the mirror when she sees a silhouette of a man behind her.

(Mary eyes and mouth are wide open. She frowns, placing her hand over her mouth. Mary turns around frantically, leaning her body onto the sink)

 

ELLA:

 

(Standing in silence, holding doll in right hand, starring directly at Mary)

 

MARY:

 

(Gasps. Almost shouting) How--wha--I thought I saw-- (takes a deep breath. Bends down on one knee, still shaking) Ella? What are you doing here?

 

ELLA:

 

(Remains standing in silence, holding doll in right hand, starring directly at Mary)

 

MARY:

 

Ella... (shrugs shoulders. Slowly closes eyes and exhales deeply)

Ah, don’t worry, come on let’s get you to bed.

(picks Ella up aggressively, dropping doll onto the bathroom tiles. Starts to walk out of the bathroom, on the way to the bedroom.

Voice starts to fade and music starts to get louder)

do mum and dad know you’re…

The Doll is left on the bathroom tiles, starring deeply into midair.