💙 LENTTAY RUSHES TO CHECK ON BETHANY — BUT SHE TELLS HIM TO LEAVE
🎬 SCENE 1 – INT. LIVING ROOM – AFTERNOON
The house is quiet.
Lenttay sits on the couch, scrolling through his phone when a message suddenly appears.
He reads it carefully.
His expression changes.
Bethany is having trouble again.
LENTTAY
What happened to Bethany?
He reads the message one more time.
He remembers that Bethany had been dealing with pain recently.
LENTTAY
I need to check on her.
He grabs his keys and heads toward the door. 🔑
🎬 SCENE 2 – EXT. STREET – AFTERNOON
Lenttay walks quickly down the street.
His mind is filled with questions.
Is Bethany okay? Is she still in pain? Why didn’t she tell him?
He pulls out his phone and calls her.
The phone rings.
No answer.
He tries again.
Still nothing.
LENTTAY
Bethany, please answer.
He lowers the phone. His steps become faster.
He knows he needs to see her for himself.
🎬 SCENE 3 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – LIVING ROOM – AFTERNOON
Bethany sits quietly on the couch. She looks uncomfortable and tries to settle down.
She takes a slow breath.
BETHANY
Not again…
She closes her eyes for a moment.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
Bethany opens her eyes and looks toward the front door.
LENTTAY
Bethany? It’s me.
Bethany immediately recognizes his voice. Her expression changes.
Instead of looking relieved, she becomes irritated.
She slowly gets up and walks toward the door.
🎬 SCENE 4 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – CONTINUOUS
Bethany opens the door.
Lenttay stands outside with a worried expression.
LENTTAY
Bethany, are you okay?
Bethany stares at him.
BETHANY
Why are you here?
LENTTAY
I heard you weren’t feeling well. I came to check on you.
BETHANY
I didn’t ask you to come.
Lenttay pauses. He can see that she is angry.
LENTTAY
I know, but I was worried.
BETHANY
You don’t need to worry about me.
LENTTAY
I just wanted to make sure you’re okay.
BETHANY
You should have stayed home.
🎬 SCENE 5 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – CONTINUOUS
Lenttay takes a small step inside.
BETHANY
Lenttay, I said I don’t need you here.
Lenttay stops.
LENTTAY
Bethany, I’m not trying to upset you.
BETHANY
Then why did you come?
LENTTAY
Because I care about you.
Bethany looks away. For a moment, neither of them speaks.
BETHANY
I don’t want your concern right now.
LENTTAY
Okay.
🎬 SCENE 6 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – LIVING ROOM – MOMENTS LATER
Bethany returns to the couch. Lenttay remains near the doorway.
LENTTAY
At least tell me you’re okay.
BETHANY
I’m dealing with it.
LENTTAY
But you’re still hurting.
BETHANY
I know.
LENTTAY
You shouldn’t ignore how you’re feeling.
BETHANY
I know what I need to do.
LENTTAY
Alright.
He tries to respect her wishes.
🎬 SCENE 7 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – LATER
The tension remains.
Lenttay stands near the door. Bethany sits quietly.
LENTTAY
I didn’t come here to argue with you.
Bethany doesn’t respond.
LENTTAY
I just heard you were having trouble again, and I couldn’t ignore it.
BETHANY
You always think you have to fix everything.
LENTTAY
I’m not trying to fix everything.
LENTTAY
I just wanted to know you’re okay.
Bethany looks down.
🎬 SCENE 8 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – EVENING
The sunlight begins to fade through the windows. 🌅
Bethany sits quietly. Lenttay notices that she has become calmer.
LENTTAY
How are you feeling now?
BETHANY
A little better.
LENTTAY
That’s good.
BETHANY
You really were worried?
LENTTAY
Yes.
BETHANY
Even after everything?
LENTTAY
Yes.
Bethany becomes quiet.
🎬 SCENE 9 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – EVENING
LENTTAY
I don’t expect you to be happy that I came.
LENTTAY
But I needed to know you were okay.
Bethany’s expression softens slightly.
BETHANY
I was angry because I didn’t want anyone around me.
LENTTAY
I understand.
BETHANY
I just wanted to be alone.
LENTTAY
Then I’ll respect that.
A quiet moment passes. Bethany looks surprised by his response.
🎬 SCENE 10 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – NIGHT
Lenttay reaches for the door.
LENTTAY
I’m going to go now.
BETHANY
Okay.
LENTTAY
But please take care of yourself.
BETHANY
I will.
LENTTAY
And if you need help, don’t hesitate to ask someone you trust.
BETHANY
I know.
Lenttay opens the door.
🎬 SCENE 11 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – CONTINUOUS
LENTTAY
Bethany?
BETHANY
What?
LENTTAY
I’m sorry if I made things harder for you.
Bethany’s expression softens.
BETHANY
Okay.
Lenttay nods and leaves. Bethany closes the door.
🎬 SCENE 12 – EXT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – NIGHT
Lenttay walks down the quiet street.
He looks disappointed, but he knows he did what he felt was right.
LENTTAY
She asked for space.
He puts his phone away and continues walking.
🎬 SCENE 13 – INT. BETHANY’S HOUSE – NIGHT
Bethany returns to the couch.
Her anger has slowly faded.
BETHANY
He really was just worried about me.
She reaches for her phone and looks at Lenttay’s name on the screen.
She doesn’t call, but a small smile appears.
🎬 SCENE 14 – EXT. STREET – NIGHT
Lenttay continues walking.
His phone vibrates. He looks down.
A message from Bethany appears.
BETHANY
Thank you for checking on me.
Lenttay smiles and types a response.
LENTTAY
You’re welcome. Take care of yourself.
He puts his phone away. The tension of the evening finally begins to disappear. 🌙
💙 THE END
Sometimes caring for someone means staying close.
And sometimes, it means knowing when to give them space. 💙
