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He smiles.

PO (CONT’D)

Alright, it's time for you to go to

bed.

DAVID:

(sadly)

I know. Mom already made me brush

my teeth.

PO:

Well then, I guess it's time for

you to sleep, then.

He smiles.

DAVID:

Will you read me a story first?

Please?

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CONTINUED:
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Po smiles.

PO:

Sure. Go get one.

David goes and gets a big cardboard book, from the corner of

his room. There are only two books; the one David picks has a

dinosaur on it.

David sits down next to Po, and hands him the book. Po looks

at the cover.

PO (CONT’D)

(reading)

The furry dinosaur.

Po raises his eyebrows. He turns the page.

PO (CONT’D)

(reading)

Venny is a dinosaur.

He turns the page.

PO (CONT’D)

(reading)

Venny is furry.

He turns the page.

PO (CONT’D)

(reading)

Venny is a furry dinosaur.

He turns the page.

PO (CONT’D)

(reading)

Venny doesn't fit in.

He turns the page.

PO (CONT’D)

(reading)

The other dinosaurs don't have fur.

He turns the page.

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CONTINUED:
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PO (CONT’D)

(reading)

It is what it is.

He closes the book. He rolls his eyes.

PO (CONT’D)

That was inspiring.

DAVID:

Yeah.

Po looks to him, smiling.

David smiles back, and lays down.

Po gets up, closes his bedroom door, and locks it.

INT. PO'S LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Po walks into his living room, ready for school. He picks his

bag up off the ground. There is a note on it.

Po - I took David to school early. I'll see you later. - Mom

Po crumples up the note and puts it in his pocket. He walks

to the kitchen.

INT. PO'S KITCHEN - MORNING - CONTINUOUS

Po fills himself a cup of water, and while drinking it, walks

back to the living room.

INT. PO'S LIVING ROOM - MORNING - CONTINUOUS

Po stares at his Dad; passed out on the couch. He walks over

to him. He dumps the rest of his water on top of him. His dad

wakes up in an instant, screaming in rage. He launches at Po,

who is already at the door, opening it.

PO:

Goodbye, Dad.

PO'S DAD

Ahhhhh!

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EXT. PO'S HOUSE - DAY - CONTINUOUS

Po runs out of the house with his bag at top speed. His

father comes out the door, but doesn't chase after him.

INT. PO'S SCHOOL CORRIDOR - DAY - MOMENTS LATER

Po walks into the school through a big door. Some other kids

are nearby, talking. Po comes to his locker.

INT. PO'S LOCKER (SCHOOL) - DAY - CONTINUOUS

Po opens his locker (which doesn't have a lock on it). He

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