BETWEEN FOUR JUNCTIONS

telling off the brats who pantsed down Mr Woods, but it was something about his mother. He seems to make her happy. CUT TO:

INT. JOHNNY’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS

A WOMAN steps into the light with a warm expression. She opens her arms and runs to JOHNNY, although he is expressionless in the hug. Stroking his head, she asks him a question, although what she asks is inaudible.

SAM (V.O.) (unconvinced)

Mmm. But that’s her job. Plus, I‘m not so sure that I would agree ....

MARY (V.O.)

And why would you say –

JOHNNY shrugs and the WOMAN’S expression immediately changes. She is frowning and appears angry.

SAM (V.O.)

Because it seems to me that there is something seriously wrong with his mother as well.

JOHNNY shakes his head forcefully as the WOMAN angrily asks him another question.

MARY (V.O.)

Ugh, here we go again!

SAM (V.O.)

What?

The WOMAN grabs JOHNNY by his shirt and raises her fist. CUT

INT. PRIMARY SCHOOL OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

MARY squints in disapproval and goes back to typing on her keyboard.

MARY

Samuel Oliver Stevenson, you’re always looking for an excuse to be a nuisance, come rain or shine. Need I remind you of last week? The school had to write several apologies to the Johnsons’ after what you pulled. We’re lucky we didn‘t end up getting sued! So just ... leave it.

SAM stands up.

SAM

But I know that I’m right. And I would rather be wrong and check than be wrong and not. Johnny could be in some real trouble right now and you’re being dismissive, as if it’s nothing!

MARY (authoritative tone)

I don’t think you understand me; I am telling you to stop. Look at yourself! You are obsessed with a problem that doesn’t exist!