A CHRISTMAS SCENE: THE
YOUNG’S 2012
INT. HOME – LIVING ROOM – EVENING
Kim and Bo cuddle on the couch as they watch the
snow fall outside the living room window.
KIM
Bo, aren’t you excited for
the boys to come home? The whole family will be together and we can start
getting into the Christmas spirit!
Bo woofs his agreement and goes back to licking
himself.
MONTAGE – VARIOUS
A)INT. OFFICE – Doug stacks some papers, the top one
marked, “2012: Another Profitable Year”, and files them away in his briefcase.
He moves towards the door and with a contented look back at his desk, turns off
the light and closes the door.
B)INT. CAR – Cam, dressed in workout gear, turns the
steering wheel with his hand control and guides the van into the neighborhood. The
song ‘Live Like A Warrior’ by Matisyahu comes on the radio and he reaches to
turn the volume louder, bobbing his head.
C)EXT. PARKING LOT – Mackenzie leaves the offices of
his job at Autocam Automotive, where he started in September as a Production
Coordinator, and walks towards his car. His phone rings, he reaches into his
pocket, and answers to find Liz, his fiancée, on the other end. He smiles as
they discuss plans for their August 9th, 2013 nuptials.
D)INT. BUS – Jon, slightly dusty from his work in
the warehouse at Behler-Young, relaxes into the bus seat and pulls out his
iTouch. ‘Dinner at Mom and Dad’s’ pops up as a reminder, with the subheading
‘DRESS UP!!!’. He smacks his forehead and leans against the bus window, his
breath fogging up the glass.
END OF MONTAGE
INT. DINING ROOM – 45 MINUTES LATER
Doug stands up to pass the beef tenderloin across
the table to Mackenzie, who scoops some onto his and Cam’s plates. Jon scurries
into the room, straightening his sweater as he goes, and shoots a nervous
glance at Kim, who adjusts her arm cast, the result of a late November trip and
fall on the backyard sidewalk, and appears not to notice. She asks Doug to
offer a blessing.
DOUG
Dear Lord, bless this food to
nourish our bodies and do Your will. As we prepare for the Christmas season and
a New Year you have blessed us with, we are thankful for the bounty of goodness
You bestowed upon in 2012, and the memories we will treasure forever*. We live
in a tumultuous world, Lord, but with Your guidance, we know 2013 will be
another memorable year for the Young family. Amen.
All 5 unclasp hands, exchange smiles, and begin to
eat.
FADE OUT
*Said memories include: family trip to Dallas to
witness mauling of Michigan at the hands of some southern professional team, a
beach-side engagement proposal, an expanded role at work for Jon, a 2 week sail
through the Caribbean for Kim & Doug, 6 fun tailgates in Ann Arbor, a work
trip to Minnesota for Cam with Mackenzie accompanying, summer trips up north
and great times spent with family and friends.
