1. Outer Highway Day
Beat #1
Travis was trotting across the grass. Walter pulled over in front of him before he crossed the road. But Travis ignored it, bypassed the car, and kept walking.
[Action: Forced to stop Travis.
[Reaction: Ignore it.
Beat #2
Walter: Travis! Hey! (Travis stops) Don't you recognize me? I am Walter! (steps up) Your brother Walter.
Travis nodded slightly. The two fell silent.
[Action: Self-reported home, trying to shorten the distance between the two.
[Reaction: Noncommittal.
Beat #3
Walter: (smiling bitterly) What the hell happened? You look terrible!
Travis was silent and looked into the distance on the other side——
A view of endless grass.
[Action: Care about him and further close the distance.
[Reaction: Unwilling to accept, trying to leave.
Beat #4
Walter put his hand on Travis' shoulder: Come with me, Travis?
Travis kept looking away, but Walter's plea seemed hard to refuse.
[Action: Trying to make Travis submit.
[Reaction: Hesitant.
Beat #5
Walter opens the passenger door for Travis. Travis thought for a moment and sat himself in the back seat. Walter was puzzled, but he had no choice but to rely on Travis. He starts the car and drives away,
[Action: To please Travis.
[Reaction: I don't appreciate it, I will count it.
2. Outer Highway Day
Beat #1
The car was galloping. Walter brought him the bag with his personal belongings: Travis, yours. I got it at that clinic. You can really pick a place to stay, no wonder you have to get out of there.
Travis was silent.
[Action: Relieve embarrassment.
[Reaction: Ignore it.
Beat #2
Walter: Listen, Travis, we're on a long journey, and you're not going to stay silent like this, are you? I feel a little lonely. Travis? Can you tell me where you have been all these four years? Have you seen Jane? By phone? Ann and I...we didn't hold out much hope Actually, (laughs) we thought you were dead.
Walter turned to look at Travis. But he remained silent.
[Action: I care about him and want to know the truth of the matter.
[Reaction: Continue to ignore it.
3. Inner Motel Day
Beat #1
The two entered the room one after the other.
Walter looks around: It looks… good.
Walter sat down on the edge of his bed and Travis sat down on his bed too.
Walter: Oh, Travis, maybe you need to… take a shower or something? I'm going to town to buy you a set of clothes. You still need new clothes, right? What size are your shoes? (sits next to Travis) Bibi look.
The two have their feet together.
Walter: About a size bigger. (noting Travis' face) Where did you get the beard? Pretty trendy. (laughs) I'm going to town
Turn around and come right back.
[Action: Continue to care and pull in the distance.
[Reaction: Noncommittal.
Beat #2
Walter got up and walked to the door, turned around: You'll be all right, Travis?
Travis smiled.
Walter: I'll be right back. (Leave)
Travis looked out the door carefully, thoughtfully.
[Action: A little worried that something went wrong with him.
[Reaction: Pretend to cooperate and prepare to implement your own plan.
4. Foreign Railway Day
Beat #1
Travis trotted along the railroad.
Walter stopped the car not far away, and after getting out of the car, he leaned helplessly against the door and looked at him.
Travis was about to walk past Walter.
Walter hurried to the rails to stop him. Travis saw this and stopped consciously.
[Action: Stop Travis.
[Reaction: Had to give in.
Beat #2
Walter: Can you tell me where the hell are you going, Travis? (Travis looks straight ahead, silent) What's over there? (Also follows Travis's gaze)
A view of endless grass.
Walter: Nothing. Can't you trust me? I just wanted to help you, Travis, nothing else. (pats him on the shoulder) Come on, it's alright, get in the car with me.
Travis followed Walt off the tracks.
[Action: Don't understand him, and complain that he doesn't believe in himself, causing trouble to himself.
[Reaction: Listen to Walter.
5. Inner restaurant night
Beat #1
By the window, the two sat facing each other. Dinner was almost over by now.
Walter: Travis, do you remember your son Hunter? He lives with us now, and has been with me since you disappeared. (lights a cigarette) We didn't know what to do, so we had to keep him. He showed up outside the door one day and the only thing he can tell us is that someone drove him here and he doesn't know what happened to you and Jane. We tried everything we could to find you or Jane, and she disappeared too. We don't know what to do.
Travis showed a hint of sadness, but remained silent.
[Action: Introduce the situation in the past few years and let Travis know his responsibilities.
[Reaction: Resisted not expressing his feelings.
Beat #2
Walter: Travis, I don't know what's wrong with you, I don't know what happened, but go to him, I'm your brother, you can tell me, I can't stand it alone speech.
[Action: Feeling more and more unbearable for his lack of words and distrust.
[Reaction: (Learn later) Continue to insist not to communicate with Walter.
6. Outer Gas Station Day
Beat #1
Walter parked in the gas station.
Walter: (to staff) Please fill up with lead-free.
Walter turns suddenly to the back seat: You know, I'm sick of your silent trick. Of course you can talk!
Travis looked uneasy, thoughtful.
[Action: Dissatisfaction with him erupts.
[Reaction: Begin to hesitate whether to speak.
Beat #2
Walter: You know, I can stay silent too, if we both stay silent in the future...
Travis: Paris.
[Action: Vent your emotions.
[Reaction: Decided to speak and communicate with Walter.
Beat #3
Walter: (startled) What?
Travis: Paris. (looking up at Walter) Paris.
Walter: Paris?
Travis: Have you been to Paris?
Walter: No.
Travis: Can we go now?
Walter: That's too far.
Travis smiled.
[Action: I don't know why, but I'm happy that he finally spoke.
[Reaction: It's funny.
7. Days outside the airport
Beat #1
Walter opens the door for Travis: Let's go, Travis.
Travis looked out, sitting still in his seat.
[Action: I want to take him out of here as soon as possible.
[Reaction: Fear.
Beat #2
Walter: What's wrong?
Travis: Where are we going?
[Action: Feeling puzzled.
[Reaction: I want to inquire clearly and eliminate fear.
Beat #3
Walter: We flew to Los Angeles. Are you afraid of flying?
Travis: Are we going to get off the ground?
[Action: I am even more puzzled by him.
[Reaction: Feeling more frightened.
Beat #4
Walter: Yeah.
Travis: Why?
Walter: Because the drive is so far, it takes two more days. I don't have that much time, Travis.
Travis: Why?
Travis: It's much easier to fly, Travis, much faster. hurry up.
[Action: Just want to complete the task as soon as possible, choose to ignore his fear.
[Reaction: There is no right to choose, so I have to bite the bullet.
8. Outside Airport - Car Rental Venue Day
Beat #1
The staff and Walter walked side by side in the parking lot.
Staff: I don't understand why you have to have the same car? Pretty much the same, our cars are all Thunderbirds, Oldsmobiles, Chevys or whatever. I don't know if I can find the same car...
Walter: I know, I know, my brother left something in the car, and when the car is found, it's back.
[Action: I think Walter's request is unreasonable.
[Reaction: Stick to your request.
Beat #2
Staff: In that case, I can get in touch with the lost and found department.
Walter: No, no, we want that car.
[Action: Go further to make Walter give up.
[Reaction: Unyielding, firm attitude.
Beat #3
Staff: Then I can't help, I can't find the car
Walter: Why? You have the license plate number on your watch.
Staff: Yes.
Walter: Then tell us the license plate number and we'll figure it out ourselves.
[Action: Reject his request.
[Reaction: I found a reason that is beneficial to myself, and I am ruthless.
Beat #4
Staff: But I can't keep you stranded in the parking lot, sir.
Walter stopped: Why not? We are already here!
[Action: If you can't win the truth, you can only use your own authority to win this game.
[Reaction: Not convinced.
Beat #5
Staff: I can only ask you to come back to the office with me.
Walter was speechless. For a moment, he called not far away: Travis!
Travis is standing between the cars: what's wrong?
Walter: I don't think we can find that car!
[Action: Continue to exert pressure.
[Reaction: I'm about to give up my request.
Beat #6
Travis came over immediately after hearing this.
Staff: But I can rent an identical car from you.
Travis: We need that car, Walter, how about another car!
[Action: If you feel that you have won, you can make some concessions.
[Reaction: Travis's attitude remains firm.
Beat #7
Walter: (helplessly, to the staff) Give us the license plate number, please. Beauty, please!
The staff picked up the watch in his hand: Well, the license plate number is 667-DJP.
Walter: Remember? (Speaking together with Travis) 667-DJP.
Staff: Yes.
Travis: There's a big bag on the hood.
Staff: Exactly.
[Action: I found that I couldn't convince the two after all, so I just let them get out of trouble as soon as possible.
[Reaction: Happy to win.
9. The day before the outer railway track
Beat #1
A train told to drive over the tracks. The duo's car stopped in front of the tracks, waiting for the train to pass.
Walter: Travis, I need to talk to you about Hunter.
Travis: How old is he?
[Action: Let Travis know more about Hunter and be mentally prepared.
[Reaction: I missed too much, I can't even remember the age of my son.
Beat #2
Walter: Turns eight years old in January.
Travis: That's seven now.
[Action: Indicate how long he has been away.
[Action: Determine the age of the son.
Beat #3
Walter: Yes. What I'm trying to say is that we are like family and Ann and I are like his parents.
Travis: Ann is your wife?
Walter: Yes, do you remember her?
[Action: Explain to him the current situation, Hunter and their husband and wife have a good relationship.
[Reaction: I can't remember who An is.
Beat #4
Travis: Don't remember. Does he see you as a father?
Walter: Well, Ann told him you were coming.
[Action: Ask Walter's identity.
[Reaction: Euphemistically avoided.
Beat #5
Travis: So who does he think of me?
Walter: I told him you were his real dad. However, (smiles bitterly) You've gone too long, Travis.
[Action: Doubt about your identity.
[Reaction: Affirm Travis's identity, and at the same time seek rationality for his current identity.
Beat #6
Travis: How long have I been gone, you know?
Walter: Four years.
[Action: Ask yourself the time to leave.
[Reaction: Tell him the truth.
Beat #7
Travis: Is four years a long time?
Walter: For small children, of course. It's been half his life with him.
Travis: A child's half-life is long.
[Action: I don't think I've been away for a long time.
[Reaction: Euphemistically blame Travis.
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