Script
Script
Cast:
Liza is busy cleaning and arranging goods in the store. She is wiping the
shelves with a tired expression. Maya, her daughter, is sitting by the counter,
pale and weak, barely able to sit upright. Liza looks over at her with concern,
wiping the sweat off her forehead.
Liza:
Maya:
(weakly smiles)
Liza:
Ate Lea:
Liza:
Ay, Ate Lea, nag-aaral na kami ng mga bagong gamot. Pero wala pa rin
kaming sapat na pera.
Ate Lea:
Tandaan mo, Liza, hindi ka nag-iisa. Lahat kami nandito para tulungan ka.
Mang Arturo, Liza’s boss, enters the store with a bag of supplies in his hands.
He notices Liza’s tired expression.
Mang Arturo:
Liza, mukhang pagod na pagod ka. Hindi ba’t ikaw ang nagsasakripisyo para
kay Maya?
Liza:
(sighs)
Oo, Mang Arturo. Mahal ko ang anak ko. Ang daming gastusin para sa mga
gamot niya…
Mang Arturo:
(nodding sympathetically)
Alam ko. Pero may paraan tayo. (pauses, looks at Liza with understanding) I
want to help.
Liza:
(looking surprised)
Mang Arturo:
(interrupting gently)
Liza:
Mang Arturo:
(smiling kindly)
Dr. Solis:
Liza, may mga bagong gamot na maaari naming subukan. Ngunit importante
na magpatuloy kayo sa pagpapalakas ng katawan ni Maya. Ang iyong
pagmamahal at sakripisyo ay isang malaking bahagi ng paggaling niya.
Liza:
Dr. Solis:
The family and friends gather at Liza’s house. Tita Marisa and Tito Ben are
there, as well as Yaya Concha. Ate Lea is praying quietly, and Kuya Andres is
setting up a small altar for prayers.
Tita Marisa:
(hugging Liza)
Hindi ka nag-iisa, Liza. Ang buong pamilya natin ay nandito upang magdasal
para kay Maya.
Tito Ben:
Tandaan mo, Maya, ang bawat laban ay may tagumpay. Huwag kayong
mawalan ng pag-asa.
Yaya Concha:
Ate Lea:
Kuya Andres:
Magdasal tayo ngayon, nang may buong puso. Para kay Maya at sa lahat ng
may mga pinagdadaanan.
Weeks pass. Maya’s health starts to improve. Liza, with the help of her boss,
Mang Arturo, and her supportive family and friends, is able to afford the right
treatments. Maya is sitting up in bed, smiling brighter.
Maya:
(smiling weakly)
Mang Arturo:
Tita Marisa:
Liza, magtiwala ka lang. Ang Diyos ay may plano para sa atin, at ngayon,
nandito tayo.
Tito Ben:
(smiling at Maya)
The family and friends gather for a small celebration. Liza and Maya are
surrounded by their loved ones, smiling and thankful for the miracle that has
happened. They share a moment of joy and laughter.
Liza:
(raising a glass)
(smiling)
Sa mga pagsubok, natutunan nating hindi tayo nag-iisa. Ang bawat pagsubok
ay may pag-asa.
Maya:
The camera pulls back, showing the family and friends laughing together,
their hearts filled with hope, faith, and gratitude.
THE END