Original Script (Monachopsis [Working title])
Retrospection Multimedia for Trey Brickley
The amnesiac of the story. Early 20's. He wakes up from a coma with car crash injuries and spends time with his brother, with whom he is close, trying to jog his memory. Is in a state of constant confusion but tries to go with the flow. Has no memory of their little sister or pet.
Southern London accent.
(through pained breaths) Jesus Christ, what is that, broken ribs?! Ow... Ah, bloody hell!
TREY - Hey, Dave.
(SFX: DAVID takes the seat JUNE was sitting in, Trey's breathing and heartrate returns to normal)
DAVID - Wow, you haven't called me that in a long time. Uh, yeah, um... Do I look how you remember me...?
TREY - (as he examines DAVID) You're, uh... bigger than I remember, like outwards... (DAVID snorts with laughter) Don't remember you having such a great beard.
DAVID - Dude, it took me years to grow this...!
TREY - I like the glasses.
DAVID - Yeah, well, had to get them a few years ago, not sure if you remember. (after no response) I.T. job strained me. Work from home now.
TREY - Oh, you work-OK, that makes sense.
DAVID - What do you remember me doing?
TREY - University, I think. (in confusion) I think....??
DAVID - Yeah, I did. Nearly dropped out, remember?
TREY - Oh yeah, I thought you did drop out?
DAVID - I almost stayed home after Christmas, but no, went straight back and finished that last part of the year. (with concern) Is that the closest date you remember? 'Cause that was about a decade ago. You might have dreamt it?
TREY - Maybe...
DAVID - I should tell you what's different about you while you think. Despite all the cuts and such, you actually look healthier than when I last saw you before last weekend.
TREY - Really?
DAVID - Yeah.
(TREY makes a short, confused 'hmm' noise)((SPOILER TERRITORY WARNING))
CHRISTINA - (incredulous) You're willing to risk a planetful of people just because you don't want to die?
TREY - (Getting more scared by the minute) Yes! This isn't home-home but I like it here, I'm still alive!
CHRISTINA - Only for another week at most, before they sort some giant catastrophe to wipe out this timeline.
TREY - I want to enjoy life while I still have it, if I was meant to lose it!
CHRISTINA - Seriously, you're that selfish??
TREY - What'll happen to our world if we don't go back?
CHRISTINA - That's being affected too, I've been told.
TREY - Fine, I'm not going back.
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DEATH - Your choice?
TREY - I can't.
(SFX: CHRISTINA lets out a scared, frustrated sigh and storms off)
TREY - Where are you going??
CHRISTINA - Home! Why did I agree to marry you??
TREY - Christie?? Won't she be dead by the time I get there?
DEATH - No. It will wait, once you begin passing through.
TREY - I don't see why I should.
DEATH - I understood you humans made 'home' wherever your heart lies. Is she not where it lies?
TREY - (trying to hold back emotions) So?
DEATH - So are you really that selfish to leave her to die alone and afraid?
(TREY's breathing quickens in panic)
