FADE IN.
INT. TRAILER - DAY
A YOUNG BOY sits at a table, still in his PJs.
He's got a twinkle in his eye, a big toothy smile.
A plate of steaming pancakes are set down in front of him.
A kind looking WOMAN stands over him, dressed in a plaid T-shirt and jeans. Her blonde hair in a messy ponytail.
WOMAN
Chocolate chip. Your favorite.
The boy begins eating them quickly and excitedly.
The woman smiles, brushing the boy's hair.
The boy takes a small break and looks up at the woman.
BOY
Daddy used to make these all the time. When's he gonna come home?
The woman's smile disappears.
WOMAN
Hopefully soon. You'll see him this weekend, I promise.
The boy nods his head before devouring his breakfast.
EXT. APARTMENT COMPLEX - LATER
The WOMAN knocks on a door, the young BOY at her side.
The door opens and a distinguished MAN answers.
WOMAN
Say hello to daddy, sweetheart.
The boy shyly waves at him.
The man smiles.
MAN
Come on in, both of you.
She gives him the cold shoulder.
WOMAN
I have things to do today. Go on, hon.
The boy enters the apartment, passing by the man.
MAN
You sure you don't want to stay for a little while?
WOMAN
I have things to do.
The boy watches from inside the apartment.
MAN
Please.
WOMAN
I said no!
She slams the door on him.
The boy watches as the man puts his head against the door.
A thump is head from the other side.
He opens it, revealing a bag on the doorstep.
He watches as the car drives off.
The boy simply watches.
INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT
The YOUNG BOY is tucked into a small bed in a dingy plain room.
The MAN sits on the side of the bed, running his fingers through the boy's hair.
He's disheveled. Drunk.
BOY
Daddy?
MAN
Yeah?
BOY
Why does mommy hate you?
The man gulps down tears
MAN
I don't know, bud.
BOY
Well... I don't hate you.
MAN
I know buddy. Thank you.
BOY
I love you, daddy.
MAN
I love you too, Aiden.
He kisses the boy's forehead before standing up.
MAN
Time to go to sleep and dream, okay?
The boy nods his head.
YOU ARE READING
Aiden's World
General FictionAiden Blair survives on his own in a seemingly abandoned world. All he knows is he needs to reach the sea. ((At some points in the story, you will see "IM" next to Aiden's speaking parts. This is "Inner Monologue" a tool to see what Aiden's thinking...
