INT. FLASHBACK — DAY — PARK — TWO YEARS AGO
Ellie licks her palm. Olivia laughs, a sound that starts fragile and gains strength. Marco exhales, relieved and smiling. aniphobia script
OLIVIA No.
They unpack in silence. Marco takes out fresh basil; Olivia’s hands twitch when he reaches for a pepper. A CRASH from the kitchen—Marco looks, then laughs nervously. aniphobia script
He goes to scoop the animal, but it slips through his arms like smoke and vanishes into the shadows of the corner. The corner is empty again except for a faint coldness that seems to cling to the air. aniphobia script
MARCO You don’t have to fix anything tonight. Just breathe with me.