Mom:
"So, tell me… when you were all here last night, what exactly was going on?"
Mark:
(Uneasy)
"Uhm… I don't think it's appropriate to explain. There were three couples here…"
Mom:
(Crossing her arms)
"So what?! You were all together—it's not like I don't know you're grown-ups.
What's so 'inappropriate' about telling the truth?"
Abhi:
(Quickly jumping in)
"Mom, he just meant everyone was enjoying the party… relaxing, chatting. Nothing else."
Mom:
(Sighs, clearly not buying it)
"Alright, everyone go freshen up and clean yourselves. Come downstairs for breakfast after that."
Abhi:
"Okay, Mom!"
Getting Ready –
Ishana:
"Oh no! Today's the start of my internship!
Shit! I'm late on my first day!"
Abhi:
"Damn, I've got work too!
I'll see you all in the evening!"
(Abhi runs to his room, throws off his shirt, and rushes into the bathroom. Ishana hurries to get ready, brushing her hair while picking her outfit in panic.)
(Ishana steps out, dressed in a formal yet simple hospital outfit, and sees Abhi standing outside her door, fixing his watch.)
Ishana:
(Surprised)
"You? What are you doing here?
Aren't you getting late too?"
Abhi:
(Grinning)
"Yeah, but so are you.
Let's go. We'll talk about… last night later, okay?"
Ishana:
(Hesitant)
"Hmm… okay."
(They head out together, grabbing their bags.)
[Scene: Hospital Entrance – First Day Jitters]
Ishana (Narration):
My first day at my dream job. I'm so nervous… but also excited. I've waited for this day forever!
Abhi:
(Smiling and teasing)
"Good luck, wifey! Work hard!"
Ishana:
(Glaring slightly)
"Hey! Don't call me that!
What if someone hears?"
Abhi:
(Saluting playfully)
"Yes, ma'am. As you say."
(Just then, a nurse rushes over.)
Nurse:
"Sir! You're late. Your patients are already waiting!"
Abhi:
"Ah—sorry! I didn't realize the time when I woke up."
Nurse:
"Let's go, sir. Quickly."
Abhi:
(Walking off, whispering)
"Bye, wif—"
Ishana:
(Interrupting with a smirk)
"Bye!"
(They split ways at the corridor)
Reality Hits Hard
(Ishana walks into the supervisor's office, nervous.)
Ishana:
"Good morning, sir!"
Supervisor:
(Raising an eyebrow)
"Good morning? You're an intern and you're late—on your first day."
Ishana:
(Embarrassed)
"I'm really sorry, sir. I overslept."
Supervisor:
"And that's my fault?
Get it together.
Anyway, you're assigned to the ER today."
Ishana:
(Internally panicking)
"ER?! Why?! That's the busiest ward!
My legs are going to fall off by the end of the shift…"
Nurse:
(Stepping in quickly)
"Sir, the ER is already packed. Lots of patient flow this morning."
Supervisor:
"Ishana, what are you waiting for? Run!"
Ishana:
"Yes, sir!"
Emergency Room –
(Ishana arrives at the ER—doctors moving fast, patients everywhere. She quickly ties up her hair and grabs gloves.)
Nurse:
"Patient with a leg injury in Bed 3!"
Ishana:
"On it!
I'll clean the wound and dress it up."
(She works through patient after patient. Time flies as she stitches, cleans, and comforts.)
[Lunchtime – Relief… Almost]
(Ishana finally gets a short break and steps outside, tired but proud. She takes off her gloves, rubs her neck, and sighs.)
Ishana (Narration):
Woo… my legs feel like jelly. But at least I'm doing it.
Now—where am I going to eat?
(She thinks for a second, then smiles.)
Ishana:
"Of course—lunch with my brothers!
Let's go surprise them."