Theresa

FADE IN: INT. EASTERN SHORE MARYLAND – DAY
A SERIES OF SHOTS
– The sun beginning to rise.
– Fishing boats heading out.
– The great Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
– Farm fields being irrigated.
– Small suburban houses.
– Strip malls and big-box stores.
– Morning traffic on narrow streets.

EXT. THERESA’S HOUSE – DAY
THERESA’S HUSBAND (50s) is backing his work-truck out of the driveway of their modest 1970s era rancher.

INT. MASTER BEDROOM – DAY
The bedroom is dark. The drapes are pulled tight.
THERESA (early 50s) is sleeping.

INT. KITCHEN / DINNING ROOM – DAY
The old decor clashes with the new appliances. The time on the coffee-maker transitions to 7:30 and automatically begins brewing. A bouquet of roses with a card sits on a large table…

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