Scene 16

EXT. THE BRIXTON ROAD. EVENING.

Ryder knocks frantically at a door. It opens.

MRS. OAKSHOTT: Why Jem! Hello.

RYDER: Hello Maggie.

MRS. OAKSHOTT: Whatever’s the matter with you, Jem? Are you sick?

RYDER: There’s been some trouble at work, Maggie.

MRS. OAKSHOTT: What have you been and done?

RYDER: Nothing! It’s just upset me, that’s all.

MRS. OAKSHOTT: Well you better come in. Come on.

RYDER: Right. Yes.

The street fades under:

RYDER: ( Over) I told Maggie I wanted to get a bit of air, and I went through to the backyard and tried to think what it would best to do.

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