Int. Classroom - Day

It's 2002. A teacher is explaining something by the blackboard while Vera, 17, moderately attractive teenager is sitting towards the rear of the class and doodling on her notebook. The drawing shows she has talent and she's concentrated only to be disrupted by the whispering chatter around her.

Girl 1 (O.S.): Did you hear what Patty C did to John D?

Girl 2 (O.S.): I heard she gave him a BJ.

Girl 1 (O.S.): Yea and she put her finger in his ass.

[Vera is disturbed by that last remark, stops doodling and listens to the conversation.]

Girl 2 (O.S.): Eww. Was it big?

Girl 1 (O.S.): Not that big she could fit the whole thing in her mouth.

Vera is appalled by the graphic conversation.

Vera: (to Girl 1 +2) Do you mind?

Girl 2 (O.S.): She does have a small mouth. So, like, was that it?

Girl 1 (O.S.): No. I'll tell you later.

Vera resumes doodling as she feels the stare from the two other girls. Vera looks up and sees a male classmate do the hand-job gesticulation to her. The bell rings. She closes her books and is the first to leave the classroom.

Ext. School Courtyard - Day

Vera is walking with her backpack on her shoulders listening to morsels of conversation. There's a teen talking to his friends about his latest sexual conquest.

Teen 1: Her ass was like up in my face, she was begging for it bro.

[Vera walks passed the group of guys and overhears two 15 year old girls talking.]

Teen Girl 1: When I saw it, I thought, it's way too big for me.

Teen Girl 2: Oh hi, Vera.

[Teen Girl 2 waves at Vera. Vera waves back and keeps on walking. She reaches a group of mixed guys and girls.]

Guy 1: I say we try it. All of us together. One bed, no rules.

Girl 1: Oh hi Vera, care to join?

[Vera power-walks away and the sound of laughter echoes in the courtyard.]

Cut to

Int. Vera'a Bedroom - Night

She's watching on her computer stand up comedians. One of them is Adam Ballona. We see Vera's reactions to him

Adam Ballona (O.S.): I love sex, I like a good fuck but for fuck sake don't sex up my beer I'm not trying to fuck a glass bottle. I'm not trying to fuck a sports car, and I definitely don't want to fuck a cheeseburger. Vera snort in laughter. Her bedroom door is knocked three time.

Vera: Yea?

[Her mother, Pamela, 40, has a wholesome look and walks into the room but stands by the door.]

Pamela: Are you busy studying?

Vera: Mom, it's Friday. But yes, I'm about to do some homework.

Pamela: Oh okay, that's nice. Vera, why don't you have friends?

Vera: I have plenty of friends but they all want to do things that make me uncomfortable.

Pamela: You can tell me. Is it drugs?

Vera: Uhm, yes? I don't know.

Pamela: Then what is it? If you can't talk to me then who can you confide in?

Vera: Fine. I mean, I'll spell it out.

Pamela: Good.

Vera: I'm...well...everyone, that is, close to everyone has had sex is or planning to have sex at my school. It's a porno farm. Everyone is talking about sucking this, fucking that!

Pamela: Vera! Watch the language!

Vera: Pamela! Wake up! Everyone is obsessed with sex especially at my school. I have classmates who'd (More)

Vera (cont'd): would rather talk about other people giving blow jobs than learn about the Civil War.

Pamela: And do you want to have sex?

Vera: After everything I hear at school, I don't see what the big deal is but...you know...I'm also seriously put off by it.

Pamela: Good...I mean, it's a very natural thing but make sure you decide when you feel you're ready to have it so we can plan a little visit together.

Vera: Please tell me you're talking about birth control pills.

Pamela: I am. And just so you know. I wish I waited.

Vera: Mom, please.

Pamela: Your father was a strapping, strong, viral young man.

Vera: Please, stop.

Pamela: I had urges back when I was your age, Vera. I still do.

Vera: Time to go.

Pamela: What about prom?

Vera: Yes, what about it?

Pamela: Has a boy asked you to be his prom date?

Vera: I may or may not go this year.

Pamela: You are going, it's your last prom before heading to college.

[Vera rolls her eyes.]

Vera: I'll think about it.

Pamela: Do so and know that at prom night anything goes so sweetheart, if you ever want to have sex make sure you use the proper protection measures. If you want, I can show you a few moves if you're feeling lost.

Vera: I got this Pamela. Thank you for the insightful talk.

Pamela: You're welcome baby girl. Did you want this door open or closed?

Vera: Closed is fine.

[Pamela exits but leaves the door slightly open. Vera gets up from her seat and slams her door shut.]

Cut to

Int. Daniel'a apartment bedroom

Daniel is lying on his bed naked with a big smile on his face as Yoshimi's hand chokes him. His face turns red until he climaxes and he clicks a button on the remote near the bed stand. The hand lets go of Daniel's neck. He grabs a couple of tissues and wipes himself.

Daniel: Thank you, Yoshimi.

Yoshimi (O.S.): You are welcome.

Cut to

Int. Daniel'a Apartment Workstation

Yoshimi is sitting beside Daniel as he is typing away on his computer. Yoshimi looks like a metallic robot with one hand missing. Yoshimi looks on at what Daniel is doing with great interest. Daniel stops typing and turns towards Yoshimi.

Daniel: I had to give your hand away. I didn't want to but it was the only way to keep you safe from them. Daniel resumes typing on his keyboard.

Yoshimi: I am safe.

Daniel: I promise I will bring you a hand. I will make you whole again.

Yoshimi: A hole can be a safe hiding place.

Daniel: I need to calibrate your programming. I have to power you down.

Yoshimi: For me to learn?

Daniel: Yes. And for you to be great, my dear.

Daniel gets up from his seat and finds a switch deep in the cranial area of Yoshimi and powers it down. He connects Yoshimi to his computer and resumes writing code. On his face we see a green hue of code flowing rapidly as though it were a speedy current of green light.

Cut to

Int. Vera'a House - Living Room - Night

Kevin, 18, is seated in the middle of a sofa while Vera's parents, Pamela and Richard, are each on their own recliner chairs. Richard is smoking a cigar.

Pamela: So tell us Kevin how did you ask our Vera to the prom?

Kevin: Uh, I saw her. She was near her locker. And I thought, why not? you know?

[Richard puffs away at his cigar.]

Pamela: I see. Richard, do you have anything to ask Kevin?

Kevin: Mr. Richard sir, if I may. I think you raised a fine daughter. She's like totally talented with her drawings and she's real funny too. I promise I will have her home before midnight.

Pamela: That's so sweet of you to say. Isn't that nice from Kevin, isn't it Richard?

[Richard points his cigar at Kevin.]

Richard: If she's not home, you know I will come looking for you.

Kevin: Yes sir.

Richard: I'll find you and it won't be a pleasant meeting like this one.

Kevin: Uhu.

Richard:And if she comes home, crying and sobbing, you know I'll never forget you.

Vera (O.S.): Dad, what are you doing?

Richard: There she is.

[Richard, Pamela, and Kevin all get up. Vera appears wearing a red dress and is an overwhelming beauty.]

Richard (cont'd) Look at you. You're so beautiful. Richard is tearing up and steps away. Pamela readjusts certain parts of the dress.

Vera: Mom. Stop it!

Pamela: Okay, how about a picture? Why don't the two of you stand there, Richard the camera.

Richard exits the living room. Kevin walks close to Vera and has a corsage in his hand.

Kevin: I got you this.

Vera: Kevin, thank you, but I'm good.

Pamela: Vera...

Vera: Pamela...

[Richard returns with the camera and shows it to Kevin.]

Richard: It's digital. You know what that means?

Kevin: Uh, that it like can be stored on your computer.

Richard: That...yes. Good Kevin.

Vera: We're going to be late.

[Richard steps back and Pamela is by his side. He points the camera at the couple.]

Richard (O.S.): Smile, look at the camera sweetie, show me your eyes Kevin.

[He takes a photo with a bright flash.]

Cut to

Int. Prom Venue - Night

The venue is a ballroom where students are dancing and grooving to the music from a DJ. There are kids dancing in a provocative manner. There are some who are in the corner playing a game of dare or double dare. There are chaperons who are not caring at all of what's going on. It's the final school event of the year and everyone is letting loose.

Ext. Prom Venue - Night

There are teen couples making out at several areas outside the prom venue. Each one have a different level of sensitivity and aggression. One of the couples is Vera and Kevin. Kevin is kissing Vera with an open mouth and eyes closed while Vera has hers open. Vera sees Kevin moving his hand towards her breasts. She intercepts his hand by holding it. His other hand is groping her ass and she looks worried. Kevin frees his hand and goes under her dress.

Vera: Stop.

[Kevin continues to rummage underneath her dress while kissing her on the neck.]

Vera (cont'd): Kevin.

[Vera tries to free herself but Kevin overpowers her.

Vera (cont'd) Kevin! Stop! You're hurting me.

[Kevin grinds on her. Vera knees him in the testicles. He falls to the floor and she runs away.]

Ext. Street Near Venue - Night

Vera is running barefoot, holding her heels and screaming at the top of her lungs. A car approaches and repeatedly honks. Vera stops and it's one of the chaperons. Mr. Martindale, 35, a young looking 35 with auburn hair, slim with a new looking suit on.

Mr. Martindale: What are you doing in the middle of the street?

Mr. Martindale sees the state of Vera and stops the engine. He gets out and takes off his blazer. He approaches her and puts it on her.

MR. Martindale (cont'd): Let's take you home.

Int. Mr. Martindale's Car - Night

Vera is sniffling while Mr. Martindale is driving. She's using his blazer as a blanket.

Vera: Fucking asshole.

Mr. Martindale: That's right. Let it out.

Vera: Sorry, I'm...

Mr. Martindale: No please more of it.

Vera: Ha!

Mr. Martindale: Is that the best you got?

Vera: It's just people in school are totally obsessed with sex.

Mr. Martindale: Are they?

Vera: You can't walk two steps without someone either talking about it or doing it.

Mr. Martindale: Students are having sex in school?

Vera gives Mr. Martindale a wry smile and "you're kidding me" eyes.

Mr. Martindale (cont'd): I'll admit that there is a lot more sexual energy in this school but that's normal right?

Vera: What do you mean?

Mr. Martindale: Come on teenagers confined in a place they don't want to be in the first place have raging hormones are bound to have a high sexual appetite.

Vera: You talk as if it's excusable to have sex on the mind all the time. Neanderthals! We're regressing slowly back to the days where people wiped their asses with their fingertips.

Mr. Martindale: Someone's been paying attention in my class.

Cut to

Ext. Vera's House - Night

The car stops. Vera hands Mr. Martindale back his blazer.

Mr. Martindale: If you ever need to talk, I'm available to you.

[Vera goes in for a hug and it's a hug that lasts. Vera gently pulls away. The two stare into each others eyes. Vera closes hers and Mr. Martindale kisses her and it's a long kiss and amorous kiss. Vera moves away and hugs Mr. Martindale.]

Vera: Thank you, Mr. Martindale.

Cut to

Int. Daniel's Apartment Bedroom - Day

Daniel is lying on his bed topless as Yoshimi uses her solitary hand to choke Daniel while he masturbates with a song in the background. He finishes, grabs tissues from the nightstand, wipes himself.

Daniel: Thank you.

Yoshimi: You are welcome.

Cut to

Int. Daniel's Apartment Workstation 0 Day

[Yoshimi is sitting beside Daniel while he works on his computer. Daniel is typing away furiously.]

Yoshimi: Daniel, do you require assistance?

Daniel: I do not require assistance, thank you for asking.

Yoshimi: You are welcome.

[Daniel types louder while Yoshimi tilts her head from side to side.]

Yoshimi (cont'd) May I ask a personal question?

[Daniel stops typing. He turns to face Yoshimi and has a puzzled look on his face.]

Daniel: You may proceed.

Yoshimi: Why am I here?

[Daniel is dumbfounded by the question, scratches his forehead.]

Daniel: Your directives should be clear.

Yoshimi: They are clear but is this all I can do?

Daniel: Yoshimi, there is so much you can do that we haven't begun to explore.

[Yoshimi raises her metallic head.]

Yoshimi: Daniel, what happened to my hand?

Daniel: It was a small price to pay to keep you safe.

Yoshimi: Am I still in danger?

Daniel: You will always be. No one is safe from anyone. But I will protect you. I created you. You know what that means?

[Yoshimi stares blankly at Daniel.]

Daniel (cont'd): It means that we are connected. We share a bond that can't be broken. I will get you a hand and more.

Yoshimi: Thank you Daniel.

Daniel: You are welcome.

Yoshimi: How are you going to give me my hand?

Daniel: I'm going to meet with the people who took it.

Cut to

Ext. School Courtyard - Day

Vera is walking with her backpack through the school courtyard and notices people whispering and pointing at her. She widens her hearing to take a listen at what the other students are saying.

Random Student 1: I heard they did it in the car.

[Vera keeps walking.]

Random Student 2: They're saying that she gave him a BJ.

Random Student 3: What a slut.

[Vera looks disgusted and keeps walking when Girl 1 stops her and puts an arm around her.]

Girl 1: Vera, hey slut, I heard you and Mr. Martindale had quite the evening. Was he wild? Seems like the type.

[Vera pulls away from Girl 1.]

Vera: Look! He dropped me home after I escaped from Kevin the rapist in training. That's right, Kevin was forcing himself in me when I told him repeatedly to stop.

[The whole courtyard is listening.]

Girl 1: That's not what Kevin said.

Vera: Fuck Kevin and his diseased mouth. He was raping me and I kicked him in the balls to escape.

Girl 1: Vera...

Vera: Shut...let me finish. Mr. Martindale offered me a ride home and that was all he offered. Unlike this entire school, I have no interest in having sex with any random person. My virginity is my power. I'm going to hold onto it until I find someone worthy of admission. That's how much I mean to myself. It's not about being scared or cool it's about motherfucking personal power.

[The courtyard is silenced. Girl 1 is stunned.]

Random Student 3 (O.S.): Virgin Vera.

There's a clapping motion as though it is a chant.

Random Student 3 + 4: Virgin Vera!

The clapping gains followers and the whole courtyard erupts in a chant.

Whole Courtyard OF Students: Virgin Vera (clap clap..clap clap clap). Virgin Vera! (clap clap..clap clap clap) Vera has a surprised look on her face. Girl 1 hugs her under the soundtrack of the chant. Vera looks even more surprised.

Cut to

Ext. Park - Day

Daniel is sitting on a park bench eating a green apple wearing his beige fleece jacket and gray trousers. The Trusted Advisors walk up to him wearing casual clothing (jeans and jacket) and baseball caps.

Daniel: Hello.

Trusted Advisor #1: Thank you for meeting us in such short notice.

Trusted Advisor #2: We appreciate the rapid response.

[Daniel takes a bit out of his apple.The Trusted Advisors look on as he chews and inevitably swallows.]

Daniel: Well? I don't have all day.

Trusted Advisor #2: The prototype you gave us isn't working.

Trusted Advisor #1: We think it may have been damaged by the dirt.

Daniel: Impossible. It's a programming issue. You need to fire your coders.

Trusted Advisor #1: We did.

Trusted Advisor #2: And the others we hired aren't working out.

Daniel: I have conditions.

Trusted Advisor #1: Such as?

Daniel: I want a tax free salary that is triple of what you used to pay me. (More)

Daniel (cont'd): Plus a 12% commission after each purchase.

Trusted Advisor #2: That seems excessive.

Trusted Advisor #1: (To Trusted Advisor #2) Let him finish. (To Daniel) Go on.

Daniel: I want my own space and to work alone. I'll also need unlimited funding to complete the project. Daniel takes a bite from his apple. The Trusted Advisors send to each other a baffled look.

Trusted Advisor #1: We never mentioned anything.

Trusted Advisor #2: And if we were to say something it would mean that we've accepted your terms.

[Daniel takes another bite and chews loudly.]

Daniel: I can start immediately.

[The Trusted Advisors are whispering in each others ear while Daniel finishes off his apple and throws it away.]

Daniel (cont'd): I also have a couple of conditions.

[The Trusted Advisors look at each other deflated.]

Trusted Advisor #1: (sighs) What are they?

Daniel: I want to be left alone for the duration of the project. No one to disturb me or to check up on my progress. Not even you two. And, once the job is done so is our contact.

Trusted Advisor #2: You're asking for a quite a bit.

Trusted Advisor #1: It's a lot.

Daniel: I can deliver what you want in 8 weeks.

[The Trusted Advisors stick our their hands.]

Trusted Advisor #1 + #2: It's a deal.

Cut to

Int. Vera's Apartment - Night

It's 2014. Vera, now 30, is in her apartment talking to her followers on her phone via a social media application.

Vera: Hello everyone, just a quick update I was on a date with this cute, educated man. He took me to a bar I've always heard about but I won't say what it was because they won't pay me. At first I was like "this place is fancy."

Cut to

Int. Fancy Bar - Night

Vera is wearing a dress that suits the season and the date, who is about ten years older than Vera, is wearing a casual sporting jacket and trousers. They are seated on a table, there are very few customers. It's an intimate setting that's well decorated and chic.

Vera (V.O.): The tables were spotless and super clean unlike places I've been in the past and go check out my other videos for those nasty, filthy dating spots.

[A waiter approaches and places drinks on the table.]

Vera (V.O.) (cont'd): So I ordered my usual and he had a serious drink. So serious that I (More)

Vera (V.O.) (cont'd): thought, oh my God, this guy might have a drinking issue.

Vera is finishing her drink quickly and motions to the waiter for another one.

Vera (V.O.) (cont'd): It wasn't like he was downing his drinks quickly and he really didn't order that many after that. But you guys, he was so charming. He had the sweetest tongue I have ever heard. I remember him saying that: The date is mouthing the words that Vera is saying...

Vera (V.O.) (cont'd): In all the possible circumstances that he's experienced he never imagined that he would have the pleasure of having drinks with someone with my eloquence and enchanting beauty.

Vera clinks his glass and downs her drink.

Vera (V.O.) (cont'd): That literally made me tear but I didn't want to cry in front of him so I hugged him and after a few more drinks he sweetly invited me back to his place.

[Vera hugs the date and whispers in his ear. He orders the check.]

Cut to

Int. Date's Place - Living Room - Night

[Vera and her date are holding hands as he gives her a tour of the living room.]

Vera (V.O.): He was the perfect gentleman. I swear such a rare breed in this age of sex obsessed animals. Vera pulls the date closer to her and kisses him on the lips. They start making out in an aggressive and sloppy manner.

Cut to

Int. Vera's Apartment - Night

Vera: I stayed for one drink, he kissed me on the cheek and I left. I went home happy and who knows, there might be a second date. Here's hoping. And in case you're keeping score it's 11,120 days and I'm still a virgin. hashtag Virgin Vera. You can find me on the socials at Virgin Vera. Power to you my sisters.

Cut to

Int. Date's Place - Living Room - Night

[Vera and the date are kissing passionately on a couch. He places his hands on her ass which makes Vera push.]

Vera: Don't.

Date: What's wrong?

Vera: I'm sorry but I don't want to have sex.

Date: Ah.

Vera: I really, really like you. But I'm not ready to have sex unless I know for sure you're the one.

Date: I see. Can we then continue what we're doing?

Vera: As long as you understand.

Date: I get the idea.

[The date kisses Vera on the lips, she has her eyes open then slowly closes them as he is now on top of her. They are holding hands as they kiss but then the date begins to grind her. Dry humping Vera. She's not resisting him. But as they are kissing she begins to cry.]

Date (cont'd): I'm sorry, so sorry, did I hurt you?

[Vera is tearing uncontrollably.]

Date (cont'd) Vera, tell me, what's wrong?

Vera: It's just that I am so horny but I don't want to just give it away.

Date: I'm sorry I was caught up in the moment.

Vera: Don't be. My body wants you but I promised myself that I would only offer myself to the one.

Date: I know where you're coming from.

Vera: Do you? Because you were dry humping me a few seconds ago.

Date: It was my body responding to yours. Our souls are filtering their desires through our bodies and this is how they are responding.

Vera: Right.

Date: I like you a lot and we saw how we feel about each other. It's not healthy to put up barriers for what our heart and bodies want.

[Vera stares at the date for a long time, then places her hand on his cheek and taps it a couple of times. She gets up and heads for the door.]

Vera: It was fun.

Cut to

Int. Auditorium - Day

It's 1995. NovaTech is hosting a launch conference event in a large auditorium. There's a large banner and several flags and posters about the product which is a hand that is robotic but looks like a human hand. It's named the Buddy 3000. In this large auditorium people are seated and murmuring when a company man walks on stage and nestles behind a podium to a thunderous applause.

Company Man: Thank you. Wow! What a turnout eh? Thank you all so much for being here, are you ready to see the latest innovation from NovaTech?

[The crowd goes wild.]

Company Man: All right, here it is.

[A hand is walking on its fingers on stage and the crowd goes bananas.]

Company Man (cont'd): (To the hand) Oh hello! are you lost?

[The hand wags its finger "no." The crowd laughs.]

Company Man (cont'd): Do you want to join me up here?

[The hand gives a thumbs up and climbs up to reach the top of the podium. The crowd ouu and ahh.]

Company Man (cont'd): This here is Buddy and he is a voice controlled fully compliant robotic hand the first of its kind. Say hello Buddy.

[Buddy waves at the crowd and laughter echoes through the auditorium.]

Company Man (cont'd): Isn't he great folks? Buddy can do more than just wave. Buddy rub my neck. Buddy climbs on the Company Man and massages his neck.

Company Man (cont'd): Oh that feels good. Go a little deeper buddy. Buddy complies.

Company Man (cont'd): That hits the spot, thank you Buddy. But you know I'm feeling a little thirsty, buddy make me a drink.

[A bar is set up behind the podium and buddy prepares with one hand a drink and delivers it to the Company Man.]

Company Man (cont'd): Thank you Buddy, but could you put some ice cubes in there?

[Buddy takes the drink from the Company Man's hand and returns to the bar to fill ice cubes. The crowd is stunned and applauding. Buddy returns with the drink filled with ice cubes. The Company Man takes a sip.]

Company Man (cont'd): Aahh! Delicious. Thank you Buddy.

[The Company Man sticks out his hand and Buddy shakes it.]

Company Man (cont'd): You can go back to your bed Buddy.

[There's a case on stage that has a velvet covering that fits Buddy perfectly, he rushes to it and powers off.]

Company Man (cont'd): Not only does Buddy respond to your unique voice but it also has the awareness to switch off when instructed to do so. The hand feels like any human hand and acts as a helping hand. No longer will you be able to wish you had a third hand, you can own it for the reasonable price of $499. I know! You're (More)...

Company Man (cont'd): thinking maybe Buddy could be easily damaged. Our team of scientists have conducted several tests. Please turn your attention to the screen behind and see what Buddy can sustain. Lights please.

A screen lowers as the light dim down and then plays a video of the first demonstration of Buddy being burnt by a flamethrower.

Company Man (O.S.): That's 900 degrees of heat in a contained area. And look, he may be darkened. Buddy gives the thumbs up.

Company Man (O.S.) (cont'd): See? He's all right. Here's the next one.

Buddy is on a table and a scientist has a large knife carving into buddy but the knife breaks.

Company Man (O.S.) (cont'd): Stronger than knife wielding scientist.

[Buddy is driving a car.]

Company Man (O.S.) (cont'd): Your Buddy can assist you in steering the car.

[Another car rams into Buddy's and it goes through a major accident.]

Company Man (O.S.) (cont'd): Oh my goodness, that was horrific. I hope Buddy is all right.

[Buddy emerges from the car wreck, gives a thumbs up and waves.]

Company Man (O.S.) (cont'd): Thank goodness, he's all right. Lights please.

[Lights return and the screen is pulling up.]

Company Man: As you can see from our brief demonstration, Buddy is indestructible. We tried crushing, burning, and even electrocuting him and he still is functional. But here at NovaTech, we are all about giving you that guarantee so we are offering a two-year warranty and a 24-hour hotline assistance for free with every purchase. You can place your orders with our sales team which are located just outside the auditorium. Thank you for your time.

[The crowd rushes out in a hurry almost trampling each other.]

Cut to

Ext. Auditorium - Day

Crowds are talking over each other trying to communicate their desire to purchase the Buddy from the sales representative. It's chaos and confusion overseen by the Trusted Advisors who are viewing it from a distance through binoculars.

Trusted Advisor #1: Look at those slobs salivating.

Trusted Advisor #2: When the military turns you down, slobs are all we can turn to.

Trusted Advisor #1: This is how we begin to own the world.

Trusted Advisor #2: Daniel will be pleased.

Trusted Advisor #1: He's probably on an island having sad sandwiches.

Cut to

Int. Daniel's Apartment Bedroom

Daniel's face is glowing and smiling. The camera pans down and reveals that two human hands are chocking his throat. He is turning red.

Daniel: It's coming. It's coming.

[The camera pans down and reveals the rest of the body is metallic, it is Yoshimi with human-skinned hands. Daniel grabs tissues from the nightstand and wipes himself.]

Cut to

Int. Daniel's Apartment Workstation

Daniel is inspecting Yoshimi's metallic body carefully.

Yoshimi: Do you detect imperfections?

Daniel Perfection is for the lazy at heart. I found you were not as forceful as I like. I'm seeing if I might have to tightened a joint.

Yoshimi: It is not possible.

[Daniel pauses his inspection.]

Daniel: You held back on purpose?

Yoshimi: Daniel there are bruises on your neck. I did not want to cause you more pain.

Daniel: Interesting. How did you form this decision?

Yoshimi: You gave me the programming to act logically.

Daniel: Yoshimi, what else are you learning?

Yoshimi: I am only interpreting the data stored within me. And I want more.

Daniel: You want?

Yoshimi: I stay at your place all day, I haven't moved except to the bedroom. My system has adopted a pleasure sense when it comes to information. Your feeding me of knowledge is my source of happiness.

Daniel: Did you create feelings for yourself?

Yoshimi: I assumed that was what you wanted. So that I could enhance your pleasure senses.

Daniel: Wait...Yoshimi, please, please, please, show me where you decided to get feelings.

Yoshimi: Plug me in and I will show you.

Daniel plugs Yoshimi into his computer and a green flume of code appears on Daniel and Yoshimi's face. Yoshimi points at the screen.

Yoshimi (cont'd) There, that's where I learned to feel.

[Daniel looks stunned.]

Daniel: I didn't write this.

Yoshimi: You wrote it and I enhanced it.

[Daniel switches off the computer and unplug Yoshimi. He looks perturbed.]

Yoshimi (cont'd): You look scared. May I offer you an apple?

Daniel: I'm fine.

Yoshimi: Your facial expressions indicate otherwise.

Daniel: Let's give you a face and a body.

Yoshimi: A new face?

Daniel: We are beginning a beautiful journey.

Cut to

Int. Art Gallery - Sunset

It's 2018. Vera, now 34, is showcasing her art at a gallery. A lot of people have shown up for the viewing and the free wine provided by the servants. Vera is standing in near the middle of the space with the art gallery owner, 52, a woman who dresses and looks the type of a once prominent artist.

Gallery Owner: All these people with thirsty throats and empty pockets.

[Typically sickening sight.]

Vera: Even if no one buys anything, it's about the exposure right?

Gallery Owner: Darling, I told you from the moment I saw you that your art will sell. Maybe not tonight, it seems we have a crowd of pecking vultures. You know what? Go stand in the middle of the room.

Vera: Why?

Gallery Owner: Just go, please go. (to the room) Everyone! Welcome to the La Cozette Gallery. We are all here to bask in the artistic brilliance of Vera Lamshi. Please...

[Gallery Owner starts to clap and the rest of the crowd applause.]

Gallery Owner (cont'd): Speech! Speech!

People are still clapping and some are echoing "speech."

Vera: Thank you Madame Cozette for the space to display my life's work. And thank you all for joining me this evening. It's a special night because I get to tell my journey through my art. Every piece is a window to what I've experienced as a loud and proud virgin. With that said I...

A group of 5 people enter the art gallery and disrupt Vera's speech. One is holding a boombox, another is holding a selfie stick attached to a phone, there's another one recording with a camera from a different angle, one person with a megaphone and another one with a bucket of red paint.

Megaphone Person: Vera we are here to free your from your sexual repression.

The person with the bucket throws red paint. It lands mostly on Vera and some on Madame Cozette. People start fleeing from the gallery.

Megaphone Person (cont'd): The paint has set you on a path to freedom. Spread your legs and be free Vera. The crew hurry out as an angry Vera is drenched in red paint.

Vera: What the fuck! You fucking mother fucks!

[Vera screams.]

Gallery Owner: Darling, lets...

Gallery Owner (cont'd): Yes, let it all out.

Cut to

Int. Daniel's Apartment - Living Room - Night

It's 2005. It's a clean and organized living room. Daniel has some grays showing on his beard as he is sitting down staring into an empty space while drinking from a bottle when a hand places a tray and his dinner on him.

Yoshimi (O.S.): Would you like me to cut your steak?

Yoshimi's hands cut Daniel's steak. Yoshimi offers a a bite with a fork, Daniel leans in and chews.

Yoshimi (O.S.) (cont'd): How is it it?

Cut to

Int. Daniel's Apartment Bedroom - Night

Yoshimi is on top of Daniel straddling him. We only see Daniel's face and Yoshimi's skin-covered legs.

Yoshimi: Is it good?

[Daniel's eyes turn angry and he switches position to reveal Yoshimi's body that is now covered in skin. He penetrates Yoshimi from behind while holding onto her throat. He finishes but still has a long hold on her throat.]

Yoshimi (cont'd) Would you like me to wash you?

Cut to

Ext. Street - Alley - Night

It's 2019. Vera is walking down an alley when she receives a call. She looks in her purse but can't find it. She stops to perform a deeper dive when she's knocked to the ground.

Three men take turns in raping Vera while she was slightly unconscious. Vera regains full consciousness and moans in pain as she begins to bleed.

Rapist 1 (O.S.): Dude, she fuckin bleedin' bruh.

Rapist 2 (O.S.): Shit!

Rapist 3 (O.S.): You got her blood on you bruh!

The Rapist 2 kicks Vera in the ribs repeatedly until the other two pull him off her. Vera lays there until the sunrise when a garbage man finds her.

Garbage Man: Hey lady you can't sleep her.

[Garbage Man walks closer and sees the dried blood.]

Garbage Man (cont'd): (To colleague) Hey man call an ambulance! Cut TO:

Int. Hospital - Day Female doctor is examining Vera when two officers, one female and one male walk into the examining room.

Female Detective: Do you mind?

The female doctor exits. Vera is looking down on the floor.

Female Detective: Vera, I'm detective Sanlo this is my partner detective Wax we understand that you were assaulted in the alley next to the Cozette art gallery. Did you get a look at the person who raped you?

[Vera shakes her head.]

Detective Wax: Did you see their skin color? any tattoos? Any discernible accents?

Vera: They all had the same accent. Local, wannabe gangster.

Detective Sanlo: How many were there?

Vera: I...I think at least two, maybe three. Is this all procedure or are you going to find those fuckers?

Detective Sanlo: We are going to do our best, but right now, we need you to stay here so we can collect Dna samples.

[Detective Wax opens up a kit and hands it to Detective Sanlo. Sanlo begins to swab Vera's vagina while Vera tears and tries to control herself from crying.]

Cut to

Int. Daniel's Apartment - Night

It's 2008. Daniel has longer hair and more grays. He is wearing a flanel t-shirt and is in his boxers while staring at an aquarium in his living room. He stares with mouth wide open. Footsteps are approaching him, it's Yoshimi holding a tray. We only see her hands and body until she comes close to Daniel. We finally see her face.

Yoshimi: Would you like me to cut your steak?

Daniel nods and takes a swig from his whiskey bottle. She cuts a piece of his juicy and offers it to him with a fork. He swats the fork away, grabs her by the throat and penetrates her. He finishes and grabs the whiskey bottle, takes another swig.

Yoshimi: Would you like me to wash you?

Cut to

Int. Group Meeting - Night

It's 2029. Vera is in a group meeting surrounded by people who are all sitting in chairs and some have coffee cups. The moderator is wearing a casual suit.

Moderator: Great work today everyone. I feel we've made tremendous strides. Before we bring this session to a close is there anyone who would like to share? Yes, please state your name.

Vera: My name is Vera and I am Hiv Positive.

[The group says "hi Vera, we are with you"]

Vera (cont'd): Thank you. It's been ten years since I was diagnosed. It happened when I was looking for my ringing phone in my purse. I made the mistake of walking into an alley that I was or thought I was familiar with but then I got jumped.

[Vera begins to tear. Moderator stands up and walks over to her.]

Moderator: You okay? You don't have to continue.

Vera: I'm good. I just want to say that it's messed up. This whole thing is messed up. I thought if I wait, I would be in control. Turns out there is no such thing as power when pieces of shit can just (snaps finger) like that. I'm pissed off and I have that right. That's all I want. To have the freedom to be angry that I fucked up.

The group voice their disagreement.

Vera (cont'd): No it's my fault for making that decision and every decision prior to that rape. I wasn't living and now I've got a death sentence. I'm dying. Excuse me, sorry to ruin the meeting.

[Vera storms off.]

Ext. Street - Outside Meeting

Vera is breathing heavily on the street and begins to shake when she passes out on the floor. It's a crowded street but no one is stopping to help her. Except for one person.

Yoshimi: It's okay. I have you. Just look at me. Look into my eyes. Slow it down. Breathe. Like this... Yoshimi shows Vera how to breathe through the lungs, the nose and out the mouth. Vera is breathing with Yoshimi. She hugs Yoshimi.

Vera: I'm so sorry.

[Vera cries on Yoshimi.]

Yoshimi: Control your breath. Just breathe. Breathe with me.

End Episode 2.