Ext. Backyard Morning. Gene is trying to string a yard trimmer when Gene’s Mom engages him in conversation.

Gene’s Mom

I’m glad I haven’t seen the movie “Mystic River” ‘cause I got the book at the library sale.

Gene

Yeah?

Gene’s Mom

Have you seen it? You know with Sean Penn and Tim Robbins about some boys who meet later in life…

Gene

No, I haven’t.

Gene’s Mom

I think books are better than movies, they’re more detailed.

Gene

That’s like saying a symphony is more detailed than a painting. They’re completely different forms, each with their own strengths.

Gene’s Mom

Well, they’re certainly better for watching them walk around and stuff.

FIN