Lynette Visits Bethany in the Hospital
Hospital Corridor
The hospital corridor is quiet. Nurses move from room to room as Lynette walks toward Bethany’s room, holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Lynette has just learned that Bethany underwent surgery in an attempt to lose weight. She walks with a curious expression, pretending to be concerned.
Lynette looks down at the flowers in her hands.
She reaches Bethany’s room and slowly opens the door.
Bethany’s Hospital Room
Bethany is resting in bed, looking tired after the surgery. Her eyes are closed. The room is peaceful.
Lynette steps inside and looks at Bethany from across the room. For a moment, she acts concerned.
Bethany slowly opens her eyes.
Lynette walks closer and holds up the flowers.
Bethany looks at the flowers.
Lynette places the flowers beside the bed. Bethany gives her a small smile.
Lynette nods. But there is something strange about her expression. She keeps looking at Bethany.
The Awkward Moment
Lynette pulls a chair closer to the bed and sits down. Bethany adjusts herself against the pillows.
Lynette nods.
Bethany looks confused.
Lynette smiles.
Bethany looks down at herself.
Bethany’s smile disappears.
Lynette leans back in the chair.
The room becomes quiet.
Lynette Starts Mocking Bethany
Lynette looks Bethany up and down. Her expression changes from fake concern to amusement. Bethany notices.
Lynette laughs softly.
Lynette gestures toward Bethany.
She pauses.
Bethany’s face immediately changes.
Lynette laughs again.
Bethany sits up slightly.
But Lynette continues.
She shakes her head.
Bethany stares at her in disbelief.
Bethany Gets Angry
Bethany’s hands tighten around the blanket.
Lynette shrugs.
Lynette smiles.
Bethany looks toward the flowers sitting beside her.
Lynette becomes quiet for a moment. Then she looks back at Bethany.
Bethany shakes her head.
The tension in the room grows.
The Argument
Lynette stands from the chair.
Lynette crosses her arms.
Bethany’s voice becomes emotional.
Lynette looks away.
Lynette remains silent. Bethany wipes away a tear.
Lynette Pushes Further
Lynette picks up her purse.
Bethany looks at her.
Lynette turns toward the door. Then she stops.
Bethany looks shocked.
Lynette turns around.
Lynette stares at Bethany.
She points toward the door.
Lynette takes a deep breath.
The Final Confrontation
Lynette slowly walks toward the door. Before leaving, she looks back at Bethany.
Bethany’s voice trembles.
She looks at the flowers.
Lynette has nothing to say. Bethany turns away.
Lynette opens the door. For a second, she looks back. Then she walks out. The door closes behind her.
Bethany Alone
Bethany lies back against the pillows. She looks at the flowers Lynette brought. A tear rolls down her cheek.
Bethany takes a deep breath. She reaches for the flowers and moves them farther away.
She closes her eyes. The room becomes quiet again.
Hospital Corridor
Lynette walks down the hallway. Her expression is no longer playful. She stops near the elevator and thinks about Bethany’s reaction.
For the first time, she realizes just how deeply her words affected Bethany.
The elevator doors open. Lynette steps inside. The doors slowly close.
Bethany’s Room
Bethany looks toward the window. She takes a deep breath and tries to calm herself.
Despite everything Lynette said, Bethany reminds herself why she made her decision.
She wipes her tears.
Bethany looks at the flowers one more time. This time, she doesn’t cry. She simply turns away and rests.
The camera slowly pulls back from the hospital room.