Shine

INT.TRANSIT LOUNGE.AIRPORT - NIGHT David HELFGOTT wakes with a start in an indistinct place somewhere in the world.Late thirties, eyelids at half-mast, he stares into the wet night, mesmerized by a flashing red light. David (mumbling) Kissed them all, I kissed them all, always kissed cats, puss-cats, kissed them, always did;if a cat�d let me kiss it, I�d kiss it - Cat on a fence I�ll kiss it - always, always, I will - didn�t I?I did because I was different wasn�t I, I was - gotta be different again, haven�t I darl - He realizes the seat beside him is empty and panics. David Where-oh-where, Gillian?Where did she go, where-oh - His weird begaviour draws attention. Gillian (returning) It�s alright David, I�m right here. David Here - here Gillian, right here.The thing is I thought you were gone. She emanates calmness, warmth and is an endless source of energy.The effect is instantaneous.David settles � Gillian Where is there to go? David I don�t know darling, I don�t know, I�m hopeless without my glasses. Gillian You�ve got your contacts in, silly. David I�m a silly, it�s true, it�s true. A braying laugh. Whooahh! Gillian Shhhh. David Oooh, shhh - shhh, sorry darling, sorry - Gillian It�s alright.Stretch your legs. David Do you think so?Perhaps I should, perhaps I should stretch my legs, should I stretch my legs? He stands. Gillian Good idea.