The Key

Flash back ext. treaty news: story begins - Front of the house - day

(Shaun is 5)

Shaun is learning to ride a bike.

Shaun is riding down the driveway as Mr. Paschar cheers him on.

Mr. Paschar has on a pair of shades lifted to the top of his head.

Mrs. Paschar is watching from the door with her arms crossed while also talking to the neighbor (female).

The neighbor

I'll see you later OK?

MRS. PASCHAR

Alright! You take care now!

The neighbor waves bye.

MR. PASCHAR

Come on son! Keep it steady.. almost there!

Shaun makes it to the end of the driveway.

MR. PASCHAR

Yeah-ha! (claps his hands once)

Shaun's father raises both fists and shakes them in the air as he runs down to Shaun.

MRS. PASCHAR

Way to go Shaun!

Mrs. Paschar shouts from the door.

Mr. Paschar is kneeling with his son and asking him if he was scared.

Shaun is shaking his head no with a smile.

Mr. Paschar raises his hand for a high five. Shaun gives him a high five.

The mailman gives a smile to Shaun.

The Mailman

Hey-eh, Jim! You still puttin' out those fires?

MR. PASCHAR

You know it! No such thing as retiring for a guy like me (laughs)

He hands Mrs. Paschar an envelope and bids her good day.

Mr. Paschar has his arm around Shaun and pulls down his shades before watching the mailman leave.

Mr. Paschar then stands to watch Mrs. Paschar.

Mrs. Paschar places her hand over her mouth and looks over at Mr. Paschar.

Mr. Paschar pulls off his shades.

Mrs. Paschar lets her fingers drop to her chin as she lets out a sobbing nod.

SHAUN

Daddy I want to ride again!

Mr. Paschar stares at his wife for a few more moments before turning to his son.

MR. PASCHAR

Alright! Lets gooooo!

Mr. Paschar goes behind the bike and races his son up the driveway making car noises.

Shaun is laughing.