Script: Rob and Kaz Talk About the Book he Gave Them

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Open on Kaz, looking down at the last pages of a paticular binder-bound book. There's a handwritten note at the end.

Robert note narrated

"I hope you got plent out of this Kaz, I was glad to hear you picked it out from Karamans"

(only partially transcribed)

Cut to Kaz, sitting inside Robert's apartment.

K  "Hey, um. Thanks. I know that that must have been a lot of work, and I'm... really grateful that you did it. It was... helpful. Made me think about things."

R   "We all need to make choices Kaz. Every day of our lives we make choices. you deserve to know what it takes to make the right ones."

K   "Yeah, I... there were some things that I didn't really get. Could I um. Could I ask you some questions?"

R "..."

K  "The book talked a lot about... freedom, and personal responsibility. But don't some people need to be controlled? People don't always know what's good for them. And sometimes they act outside of their best interest, even when they do."

R {Sharp exhale} " Okay... Is it ok if I ask you some difficult questions too?"

K "Yeah."

R "What kind of person do you think needs to be controlled?"

K "Well... The choices I make on my own never seem to go well. I get myself hurt, or I just make things worse for everyone else, seems like."

R"I didn't mean who, I meant what about them means they need to be controled."

K "Someone who... makes bad choices? Can't take care of themself?"

R" We dont need to do any of those things alone. We find mentors and guides where we can. Find people help from people who love us"

{Rob Thrusts his elbow out first as he points to the framed Agave.}

{Kaz's eyes follow Robert's arm, resting on the photo. They stare at it for a few moments before speaking.}

K "...Yeah. Yeah, that makes sense."

Cut away to Kaz, letting Agave into their apartment. They're carrying a small assortment of picture frames, ready for the new stack of photos that Robert helped them print. The little window is letting the sun in, creating a patch of light where a calico cat is basking. There's already a few new additions to their tidied apartment: A cat tree stands beside the window, food and water bowls sit on a pawprint-shaped mat, and there's even a plush throw draped over the couch. Fade out on Kaz and Agave idly chatting as Agave pets a purring Mango.