CHAPTER 7
FADE IN:
INT. TWILIGHT CITY, DAVID ARTAUD'S APARTMENT - DAY
David sits in his computer chair hunched over with his right arm across his knees supporting his face and in his left hand is his telephone.
ARTAUD
(In phone)
Hey, it's David. I've been-
(beat)
David Artaud and I've been trying to reach your office all day but I guess you're closed by now. I wanted to get you in person, but I guess I can leave a message. I slept through our appointment and I'd like to reschedule. I understand that i wasted your time and am more than willing to pay for both appointments. Please return my call I'll be here. Waiting. Thank you.
David hangs up his phone and places it on the desk, he sits back and spots Dr. Keller's pen. He picks it up and examines it with a puzzled look.
CUT TO:
EXT. TWILIGHT CITY, PSYCHIATRIST'S OFFICE - DAY
David pokes around the outside of the office trying to peak into the windows, the blinds cover them all. He walks to the front door, turns the knob, it's unlocked. David closes his eyes and takes a deep breath before walking inside.
ARTAUD
Dr. Keller? Dr. Keller?
David opens the door to Dr. Keller's office, it's empty. He turns and walks toward the doorway. On the back of the front door there is a sticky note. It reads "OFFICE CLOSET, DAVID." He crumbles it up and puts it in his pocket. David's eyes have begun to get red and tear up as he walks toward the closet. Before opening it he turns around and leaves.
CUT TO:
INT. BLAKE CITY INSANE ASYLUM - DAY
David walks in looking extremely desperate. He finds a trashcan and drops the piece of paper into it. He looks around until he spots an orderly. He nervously wipes the sweat from his forehead and tears from his eyes and approaches him.
ORDERLY
Can I help you?
ARTAUD
Yes. What do i have to do-
(beat)
I'd like to check myself in.
FADE OUT.