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The nation is in the middle of a pandemic and Nina has been left in
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VAL (O.S. on phone)
Nina! Hiii, are you—why is it so dark there?
NINA
The power just went out at work.
VAL (O.S.)
No! That’s awful! Did you call your boss?
NINA
I’ll get around to it. I really just don’t want to talk to her right now. I was like, “I want to talk to Val and Dad.” So, hi.
VAL (O.S.)
No problem, let me go find him. Dad! D—oh, there you are. Here he is, Neen!
DAD (O.S.)
Hey, kiddo, just making some lunch. How ya doing?
NINA
Awful. Literally, just awful, but it’s fine. I’ll get through it. How are you guys?
Val begins to answer, but Nina is distracted by sounds out on the street. Shouts and voices. She leans forward in her chair, peering out.
VAL (O.S.)
We’re pretty good! Mom is doing some yardwork out back, and Butter couldn’t be happier that we’re all home. Well, most
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