script #2 bad dream

Scene: Airport Departure Terminal

The bustling sounds of the airport fill the air. Travelers hurry past, announcements echo overhead. Sarah and John stand near the check-in counter, tension palpable.

 

Sarah: (voice trembling) I can't believe this is happening. I was so sure I packed everything.

John: (sighs, checking his watch) We don't have time for this. How could you forget your passport?

Sarah: I... I don't know. I was overwhelmed with all the preparations.

John: (frustrated) Did you at least apply for the ESTA?

Sarah: (eyes widening) I thought you were handling that.

John: (raises eyebrows) Me? You never asked me to.

Sarah: I assumed you'd take care of it, like you did last time.

John: That was five years ago, Sarah. You should've reminded me.

Sarah: (tears welling up) I can't believe our trip is ruined because of this.

John: (softens slightly) Let's see if there's anything we can do. Maybe we can reschedule.

Sarah: (sniffles) I was so looking forward to this.

John: I know. Let's talk to the airline and see what our options are.

They approach the airline counter. The agent informs them that without a passport and an approved ESTA, Sarah cannot board the flight. The next available flight is in two days.

Sarah: Two days? That's half our vacation gone.

John: It's better than nothing. Let's get you home so you can apply for the ESTA immediately.

Sarah: (nods, defeated) Okay.

 

They leave the airport, the excitement of the trip replaced by frustration and disappointment.

 

Scene: Bedroom – Early Morning

Sarah jolts awake, tears streaming down her face. She looks around, realizing she's in her bedroom. John sleeps peacefully beside her.

 

Sarah: (whispers to herself) It was just a dream...

 

She wipes her tears but feels a lingering sadness. The dream felt all too real, mirroring her daily struggles. Later that morning, as John prepares for work, Sarah sits at the kitchen table, lost in thought.

 

John: You okay? You look like you didn't sleep well.

Sarah: Just a bad dream.

John: Want to talk about it?

Sarah: Not really.

John: Alright. Don't forget to pay the bills today.

Sarah: (nods) I won't.

 

John leaves, and Sarah sighs, feeling the weight of her responsibilities. The dream was a stark reminder of her reality.

 

Fade out.

 

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