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The Bear
by Joanna Calo
Sugar hides in the restaurant bathroom while attempting to coordinate plumbing repairs over the phone. She reflects on the grief of losing her brother Mikey and her complicated, newfound desire to help her other brother run the family business despite the chaos.
Carmy and Sydney test a new dish in Carmy's cramped apartment kitchen, only to realize the flavor profile is a disaster. After a moment of levity, Carmy introduces Sydney to a sign language gesture for 'I'm sorry' used to maintain professional focus during high-stress kitchen service.
Engagement Games
by S.J. Chiro
While participating in a high-stakes scavenger hunt, Amanda and Nick are swarmed by children at a summer camp. The chaotic environment triggers a heated argument about their conflicting timelines for starting a family and their differing visions for their upcoming wedding.
Buried
by Chris Sparling
Paul Conroy, an American truck driver in Iraq, wakes up buried alive in a wooden coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone. In a state of extreme panic and physical distress, he manages to reach a 911 operator in Ohio, only to realize the bureaucratic and geographical impossibility of receiving immediate help from them.
The Big Sick
by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
In a high-stress hospital hallway, Terry and Beth argue over whether to transfer their daughter to a better-ranked hospital as her condition worsens. Kumail is caught in the middle of their marital friction and escalating panic as the medical mystery remains unsolved.
Bruce Almighty
by Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe, Steve Oedekerk
Bruce attempts to manage the overwhelming influx of prayers using his newfound divine powers while simultaneously using them to 'improve' his girlfriend Grace's physical appearance. As Grace becomes increasingly distressed by her sudden bodily changes, Bruce uses his abilities to distract her and cover up his secret activities.
Fatal Attraction
by James Dearden
Following a self-harm incident, Alex breaks down in front of Dan, revealing the profound and suffocating loneliness she experiences when she is alone. Dan attempts to comfort her while grappling with the intensity of her emotional instability and the physical evidence of her distress.
The Boor
by Anton Chekhov
Luka, an aging servant, laments the state of the household following the death of his master. He expresses deep concern for his grieving mistress, Elena Ivanovna, and worries about the arrival of a boisterous creditor who threatens their fragile peace.
Fargo
by Noah Hawley
Ethelrida sits on her porch late at night, overwhelmed by the uncertainty of her future and her family's mysterious visitors. Her father, Thurman, attempts to shield her from their dire financial reality with gentle reassurance and the comfort of a childhood routine.
Titanic
by James Cameron
Cal presents Rose with a priceless blue diamond necklace in an attempt to secure her loyalty and affection following her emotional distress. While he speaks of devotion and generosity, his behavior reveals a deeply possessive nature that views Rose as a trophy to be bought and displayed.
Noises Off
by Michael Frayn
A exasperated, busy, slightly confused Dotty's monologue from "Noises Off" by Michael Frayn.
Blue Skies, Golden Sunshine
by Unknown
Norman becomes increasingly paranoid and distressed because his day is going suspiciously well. When he discovers he has also won the lottery, his anxiety reaches a breaking point as he fears the statistical impossibility of his good fortune.
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